Emu XL-7 & MP-7 User's Group

On 2/14/03 7:54 AM, "erik_magrini@..." <erik_magrini@...>
wrote:

> Cubase SX or SL.
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> rEalm
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> "studio_6512 <studio6512@...>" <studio6512
> 02/12/2003 10:27 PM
> Please respond to xl7
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>       To:     xl7@yahoogroups.com
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>       Subject:        [xl7] soft sequence
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> any recommendations on which pc sequencer Intel type, to use.  I
> know the MP7 has a good one, but I want to compare the visual to the
> plain lcd...
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> thanks..
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> DJ_vgrep



Well I am sure SonarXL users would differ.  As would users of any number of
other sequencer-types :-)

Asking for a sequencer recommendation is not unlike asking which girl or guy
to marry.  The real answer depends much on the person asking for advice and
what they are looking for.

Since you didn't outline your requirements probably the most useful advice
would be suggest that you do some digging on some of the websites of
publications like Sound-on-Sound, Computer Music, Future Music, and whatnot.
Not because these are the final words on the subject but because you can
quickly get an overview of what each of the available options is and what
they are all about.

One thing though that needs saying is that the appropriateness of the
sequencer is not necessarily related to how much it costs.  Expensive
products like Cubase SX/SL, Logic (may it RIP on the PC), and even to some
degree Sonar are expensive because they offer a comprehensive set of
features that are necessary in some, but not all situations.  You may well
find that the $70 "cheap" sequencer is more than what you need.  So I
suggest that you look at least at some of the "junior" versions of the
popular "big boys" and some inexpensive knock-outs like the Magix product
line (which is actually based on the Logic code base from back when).  There
are also a few "shareware" products that are actually pretty darn good!

Fortunately with but a few exceptions you can try-before-you-buy by
downloading demos, but I don't suggest this until you have done some basic
research and oriented yourself.  Think about what you are trying to
accomplish with the PC sequencer before looking for the answer!

Sequencers can become very personal, almost a "religious" issue with people.
In my experience the fact that one person likes/adores/"can't live without"
one sequencer product does not translate directly to the next person, even
if the two are making the same style of music using the same methods.  So
you will in the end have to choose based on trying these things out.  and
honestly many people either end up sticking with the first one (kind of like
marrying the first candidate that shows interest) or end up going through a
handful before settling with one.

One final point.  Trying something for 30 minutes is not conducive to making
a decision.  Once you get serious about a few candidates it good to live
with them a while, so to speak.  try doing real work and not just playing
with the features.


drk

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