Analogue-sequencer

I have to disagree on that one Hans.
   
  I love the direction the P3 is going. It's plethora of ever evolving functions is both user led via requests on this forum and regularly updated at no extra cost to fulfil these requests in the interests of most (if not all) of us, by it's creator Colin. For once, due to a physical upgrade/expansion there is a small cost to pay but as allways it's up to the user whether or not they want or need it. The major V4 update i have found to be a revelation and more of a joy to work fluently with than the playlist edit of the many previous OS.
   
  What's more Dave has written a great software update in the form of P3Tools 2 (again cost zero to users), to further accommodate both the major V4 update and the memory expansion that will help any user looking to archive/backup their ever expanding P3 pattern base, though it can do more than just those basics...
   
  However, it's great that users can also opt to play or gig the P3 now with this massively increased internal storage, for performing say an albums worth of complex V4 tunes/banks without even the need for a laptop, which i recall Paul Nagle already likes to do and i can see why, as i'm sure do others. You can upload any previously stored banks or complete configurations from the Tools utility into the P3, ready for your gig and there's nearly 10 TIMES the amount of storage avalible before you run out of space to edit or have to opt for sysex!
   
  So as far as i can see we are getting the best of both worlds here in two ways: 
  hardware and software with expansion and updates respectively, together with vintage analogue-style step-sequencing but with digital pattern modulation/manipulation unique to this machine.
   
  I like some minimal techno and have also run sequences of the same patterns across tracks for a number of analogue monosynths, then just varying each patterns properties but i also like what i will call "maximal music" for purposes here, where there are different patterns playing on different parts of every track for many different instruments, each with many and varied aux functions, whether the variations are subtle or dynamic, for those uniquely P3 made ever-evolving structures, again without the need for external automation via Logic/Live or with any access to a PC/Mac. 
   
  Indeed like different parts of an orchestra, which is a very good thing to be able to do for those that want it, if you ask me. Some of my favourite techno/electronic acts/tracks have a significant orchestral element in them, be it in arrangements, instruments, dynamics, etc.
   
  Just giving the other side of the coin Hans, for those newer to the group who might be interested to hear what some think are the positive aspects to recent P3 developments.
  As you can tell, i'm a believer...;-)
   
  Will be interested to hear any of your tues and i'm looking to get some posted on web myself as soon as this conductor gets his a**e i nto gear!
   
  Regards,
  Kev.
     

Hans Greuber <turbotron69@hotmail.com> wrote:
          

Hi;

I don´t need the mem expansion since I do minimal techno... all the track with the same pattern and like 20 analogues at the same time!

I have done tracks with an SQ10 so imagine with a P3 tweaking all the time live. That´s it.. If not Logic Audio will do " evolving tracks"...Honestly, I dislike the way P3 is turning... more like a Real Orchesta sequencer...let´s back to the step sequencer.. ( I know that Mr. C3P0 voice guy won´t agree but... )

What I really need are different ways of editing,as different lenght notes MC202 style, random,etc...

My two cents

Best;

Hans
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