a simple to use step MIDI-Recorder/-Player/-Sequencer - available
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 2117 posts since 24 Feb, 2004 from Germany
edit: more news at the end of this thread
I am currently experimenting with a simple step-by-step MIDI recorder VST (like in old snths/drum machines): click REC button, hit the notes one by one on your keyboard (click PAUSE button for an empty step), switch REC off, and then pressing a key on the keyboard will play back this sequence (transposed) with the selected speed (host synced).
Sequence is stored as a VST preset, so 128 sequences would be available via program change (sequence length would be limited - maybe 64 steps).
Is this interesting for someone?
I am currently experimenting with a simple step-by-step MIDI recorder VST (like in old snths/drum machines): click REC button, hit the notes one by one on your keyboard (click PAUSE button for an empty step), switch REC off, and then pressing a key on the keyboard will play back this sequence (transposed) with the selected speed (host synced).
Sequence is stored as a VST preset, so 128 sequences would be available via program change (sequence length would be limited - maybe 64 steps).
Is this interesting for someone?
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- addled muppet weed
- 106510 posts since 26 Jan, 2003 from through the looking glass
- KVRAF
- 12522 posts since 21 Mar, 2008 from Hannover, Germany
The only softsynths with that feature which i know are Xils Lab Synthix and PolyKB II. Would be cool to have this as a FX plugin for use with any synth so a big YES from me.WOK wrote:I am currently experimenting with a simple step-by-step MIDI recorder VST (like in old snths/drum machines): click REC button, hit the notes one by one on your keyboard (click PAUSE button for an empty step), switch REC off, and then pressing a key on the keyboard will play back this sequence (transposed) with the selected speed (host synced).
Sequence is stored as a VST preset, so 128 sequences would be available via program change (sequence length would be limited - maybe 64 steps).
Is this interesting for someone?
Ingo
Ingo Weidner
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- KVRAF
- 12522 posts since 21 Mar, 2008 from Hannover, Germany
In the sequencer of e.g. Synthix you have to click on the "next" button in the GUI to skip a step.fmr wrote:Will it have a panel where we could mute/unmute on the fly any step, or do we have to change sequences to do that?
Here are screenshots of the Synthix and PolyKB II sequencers:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/53230726/Synth ... er%201.png
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/53230726/PolyK ... er%201.png
Ingo
Ingo Weidner
Win 10 Home 64-bit / mobile i7-7700HQ 2.8 GHz / 16GB RAM //
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 2117 posts since 24 Feb, 2004 from Germany
Muting steps AFTER recording would be possible, but then there would have to be 64 buttons on the GUI (or a lower limit for the max. length).fmr wrote:Will it have a panel where we could mute/unmute on the fly any step, or do we have to change sequences to do that?
While recording there would be a "NULL" button for empty steps.
- KVRAF
- 12522 posts since 21 Mar, 2008 from Hannover, Germany
It would be cool if there would be a MIDI Learn for that button so you could enter empty steps from your MIDI controller.WOK wrote:Muting steps AFTER recording would be possible, but then there would have to be 64 buttons on the GUI (or a lower limit for the max. length).fmr wrote:Will it have a panel where we could mute/unmute on the fly any step, or do we have to change sequences to do that?
While recording there would be a "NULL" button for empty steps.
Ingo
Ingo Weidner
Win 10 Home 64-bit / mobile i7-7700HQ 2.8 GHz / 16GB RAM //
Live 10 Suite / Cubase Pro 9.5 / Pro Tools Ultimate 2021 // NI Komplete Kontrol S61 Mk1
Win 10 Home 64-bit / mobile i7-7700HQ 2.8 GHz / 16GB RAM //
Live 10 Suite / Cubase Pro 9.5 / Pro Tools Ultimate 2021 // NI Komplete Kontrol S61 Mk1
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 2117 posts since 24 Feb, 2004 from Germany
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- KVRian
- 996 posts since 14 Jun, 2012 from Toronto, Canada
I was waiting for Numerology for PC, but I love step sequencers, so take my money. Don't know how much... I would like 64 step sequencer that can do (basics of) what hardware is supposed to do, because I am unhappy with options out there. As you said, press record, press keys, play it back...
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 2117 posts since 24 Feb, 2004 from Germany
I was thinking about something simple as this:schnapsglas wrote:I was waiting for Numerology for PC, but I love step sequencers, so take my money. Don't know how much... I would like 64 step sequencer that can do (basics of) what hardware is supposed to do, because I am unhappy with options out there. As you said, press record, press keys, play it back...
http://youtu.be/RQVUSEtAEsk?t=28s
Step record, host synced playback at adjustable speed with transpose function. Maybe 4 selectable sequences per VST preset, swing, all functions controllable with MIDI CC. No fancy note graphics etc.
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- KVRian
- 996 posts since 14 Jun, 2012 from Toronto, Canada
If it shows 64 notes all at once, I'm in. I don't want to use Geist for such things... that's why. Any step sequencer is welcome for me, as long as it has some visual feedback and is a STEP sequencer, not a sequencer.WOK wrote:I was thinking about something simple as this:schnapsglas wrote:I was waiting for Numerology for PC, but I love step sequencers, so take my money. Don't know how much... I would like 64 step sequencer that can do (basics of) what hardware is supposed to do, because I am unhappy with options out there. As you said, press record, press keys, play it back...
http://youtu.be/RQVUSEtAEsk?t=28s
Step record, host synced playback at adjustable speed with transpose function. Maybe 4 selectable sequences per VST preset, swing, all functions controllable with MIDI CC. No fancy note graphics etc.