Procession for Kontakt 5

Procession is a dedicated MIDI Sequencer built for Kontakt 5. It allows using the MIDI Output of Kontakt to Sequence any software or hardware synth you can direct it to. The idea was to create a Sequencer which allowed using different tempo and step length Sequences which are run through a Scale Remapper to easily create and explore complex Sequences. It also has a simple mode which locks all Sequencers to a single Frequency and Step Amount which is useful if you want to create chord style sequences.

It uses 4 identical Sequencers, as well as independent Frequency and Step length for both the Trigger and Pitch Sequences, each sequencer also has Tuning, Length Percentage and Velocity controls which all support host automation. Additionally each of the Trigger sequencers can also be used to sequence an external CC plus a base value knob and it can run alongside a trigger sequence or just be used to sequence the CC.

The Scale Remapper has a list of 80 preset scales to choose from, however you can create your own over a 24 key range. All MIDI output is sent through the remapper and each note is converted to either the next up or next down value depending on the selected mode.

Procession has some interesting Modulations, Aftertouch will scroll through an alternative increasing tempo, the Mod Wheel is used to transpose upwards through the Scale, Pitch bend Up reduces the Step time and Pitch Bend Down Reduces the Velocity. These can be enabled per sequencer.

There is a large selection of both local and global Randomizers which are tuned to provide interesting results. There are 3 Global Randomizers which have varying flavors ranging from Chaos to Order which mainly addresses the Frequencies and Step times used for each. Additionally there are 8 other options to customize the Randomization in various ways.

Procession comes with a few presets to get you started using it's own internal preset system, however because everyone will use a different destination instrument presets have limited usage and the fun is building up your own, or you can use the tuned randomizers to easily generate unique sequences.

there is a completely free cousin instrument available too called Chordian which has similar capabilities but is designed more for working with Chord type sequences.

This Video shows a goes through some of the main features:

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