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A webzine dedicated to electronic music, especially synth and sequences, featuring reviews, interviews and artist pages. Explore the latest releases from Däcker, Thaneco & DASK, Starterra, Zanov, Kontroll-Raum and Subdream.
May 19, 2022 · News. The producer's guide to arps, riffs and sequences. By James Russell, Future Music. ( Computer Music, emusician ) published 19 May 2022. Inspire your next track with some of today’s top tools and techniques for programming music. James Russell shows us how….
- How Do I Connect A Sequencer to My Synth?
- Are All Sequencers Compatible with Other Hardware?
- How Can I Synchronise My Sequencer with Other Hardware?
- Hardware Sequencers vs Software Sequencers
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There are usually a number of ways to connect sequencers to synth. If it’s a software sequencer, there’s not too much to worry about; if it’s hardware, these are your most common options: 1. MIDI– you’ll often see the 5-pin MIDI DIN connection on synths and sequencers. A simple male to male DIN cable will do the trick, carrying everything from pitc...
For the most part, yes. If they weren’t, they’d be a real pain to use and probably wouldn’t sell very well. As mentioned above, the vast majority of sequencers use pretty universal connections. This makes life a little bit easier, even when you’re using multiple brands. You might like the sound of one brand’s synth, but prefer to use a sequencer ma...
This is where clock signals come into the equation. A clock is a consistent rhythmic pulse that can be sent to any/all synths or components in your setup. This pulse communicates a simple, repeating rhythm, ensuring that all synths in your setup remain synchronised in tempo. If you’re connecting via USB to a DAW, the DAW itself will communicate tem...
As mentioned earlier, sequencers can come in either hardware or software form. Software sequencers will often be more flexible, purely because they’re built-in to your DAW or a dedicated plugin. This usually means you’ll have more parameters to play with, more steps for longer sequences, and a more holistic view of your patterns in real-time. (abov...
Learn how sequencers work, how to connect them to synths, and how to program patterns, melodies and loops. Explore the differences between hardware and software sequencers, and between sequencers and arpeggiators.
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Dec 16, 2021 · Most synths now offer at least the ability to tap out some notes and play them back. Then again you might want something more generative, eschewing more traditional timing. For that, modular is the way to go, with many modules using chance and/or quantisation to self-sequence in musical ways.
Sep 18, 2021 · Synth manufacturers are offering a panoply of different hardware sequencers for you to choose from, for all sizes and budgets. How to pick the one that’s right for you? We’re here to guide you through the gear, with our curated list of the best hardware sequencers on the market. ADVERTISEMENT. Hardware Sequencers: The Basics.
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