Step sequencing software?

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Step sequencing software?

Post by narrowcaster » Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:52 am

Hi Everyone,

I'm interested in getting into some old-school step sequencing with my LP. But I'd rather not invest in hardware, because of space and because I'll probably only do it occasionally. And I don't want to use the sequencer that's built into my Korg, or Cubase, because what attracts me is the simplicity of step sequencers.

So, does anyone make software emulations of step sequencers? Something that would be free-standing (not a plug-in if possible), and has an interface that invites real-time tweaking, and I guess outputs MIDI note values and CC numbers to drive pitch and other parameters. Does it exist? Thanks...

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Post by r05c03 » Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:57 am

Numerology
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Post by Bryan T » Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:14 am

Download the Numerology demo. www.five12.com

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Post by narrowcaster » Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:52 am

That looks perfect :D

But I should have also said that I run Windows XP :(

Is there something for that OS, or am I pooched?

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Post by Bryan T » Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:15 pm

narrowcaster wrote:That looks perfect :D

But I should have also said that I run Windows XP :(

Is there something for that OS, or am I pooched?
I'm not familiar with one, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't exist.



Numerology is a great piece of software. I used it a lot for a film I worked on recently. Controlling the Little Phatty, generating audio to be processed with my Moogerfoogers, or generating sequenced CVs by sending audio into the Envelope Follower on my Low Pass Filter.

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Post by dlearyus » Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:31 pm

i use SonicBytes ERA Sequencer
or Numerikart Stepazoid
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Post by gtivr6fan » Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:13 pm

You should also try Bankstep v2.1, it's like the old school modulars. Somewhat tricky to operate if you arent into that sort of stuff, but there is an extensive pdf. manuaul you can download. It's been really stable on my laptop as of yet! I think I got it from http://www.vstplanet.com
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Post by MichaelPeterTrowbridge » Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:34 am

gtivr6fan wrote:You should also try Bankstep v2.1, it's like the old school modulars. Somewhat tricky to operate if you arent into that sort of stuff, but there is an extensive pdf. manuaul you can download. It's been really stable on my laptop as of yet! I think I got it from http://www.vstplanet.com
Speaking of VST, what kind of freeware host would you suggest a newbie to use? The "Step Machine v.0.901" looks interesting too!

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Post by patobrujo » Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:59 am

If anyone here could explain to a total newbie on VST's and midi sequencers the way of making this softwares work on a PC i would be really grateful... thanks in advance.

Rigth now i use my LP only played by myself but i really want to learn to sequence it and expand my sonic possibilities.. :)
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Post by ///OSS » Wed Aug 05, 2009 5:02 pm

This one is gonna blow it all away for PC, i cant wait

http://www.sugar-bytes.com/content/prod ... hp?lang=en
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Post by gtivr6fan » Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:40 pm

patobrujo wrote:If anyone here could explain to a total newbie on VST's and midi sequencers the way of making this softwares work on a PC i would be really grateful... thanks in advance.

Rigth now i use my LP only played by myself but i really want to learn to sequence it and expand my sonic possibilities.. :)
Which "softwares" are you referring?
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Post by gtivr6fan » Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:44 pm

MichaelPeterTrowbridge wrote:Speaking of VST, what kind of freeware host would you suggest a newbie to use? The "Step Machine v.0.901" looks interesting too!
There is a standalone called the "Chainer", it is a standalone vst host. Great for live applications, and layering if your PC has enough juice.
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Post by Subtronik » Wed Aug 05, 2009 7:56 pm

///OSS wrote:This one is gonna blow it all away for PC, i cant wait

http://www.sugar-bytes.com/content/prod ... hp?lang=en
Wow, thanks for the heads up on that one.
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Post by patobrujo » Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:15 am

gtivr6fan wrote:
patobrujo wrote:If anyone here could explain to a total newbie on VST's and midi sequencers the way of making this softwares work on a PC i would be really grateful... thanks in advance.

Rigth now i use my LP only played by myself but i really want to learn to sequence it and expand my sonic possibilities.. :)
Which "softwares" are you referring?
I'm referring to the sequncers suggested in this tread... i already download them but don't know what the next step is. If you like you can PM me so we don't hijack the tread, but i feel the explanations may be useful for someone else here... thanx
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Post by MichaelPeterTrowbridge » Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:59 am

patobrujo wrote:... but i feel the explanations may be useful for someone else here...
Yes! Especially I would like to know whether I will be able to send the sequence to my (hopefully arriving on saturday) MP-201 via USB and then from there via MIDI or CV to the LPTE?

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