MOTM

John Speth (03:18 PM 9/9/1999) wrote:

>On Thursday, September 09, 1999 2:56 PM, Mark Pulver
>[SMTP:mpulver@...] wrote:
>> Variable stage timing. This is the ability to have a stage set it's own
>> length. This allows for a sequence to be arhythmic. The MAQ 16/3 is like
>> this, as well as the arpeggiator and sequencer in the Q. It's a lot more
>> fun than you may think. :)
>
>Isn't "Variable stage timing" just the classic application of a 2 row x N
>step sequencer? Row 2 CV output drives the VCO that clocks the sequencer
>and Row 1 provides the CV for use downstream. Now *this* is the perfect
>reason for a M310 uVCO - to provide voltage controlled clocking of
>sequencers.

It's one of many classic applications for a 2 row x N sequencer...
Multi-Row sequencers can also be used for setting up moving chord patterns.

>I don't think the sequencer should be bogged down with every feature under
>the sun lest we get MOAS again. I *do* think it should be carefully
>crafted to interface well with other modules and that perfection can be
>found in simplicity.

I agree... But some of the stuff that I've seen go by is getting "out
there" and I would guess that DoMOAS and MOAS are gonna become "one" out of
pure frustration of trying to find a line to draw. :)


Mark