The Logic Off Topic list

Hi Mark;

Most trance artists use what's called an analog sequencer/ step sequencer,
there is a step environment for logic, but I never got it to work properly,
even though the documentation claims its the best step sequencer in the
world! I think it was called something like USD, check out swiftkick.com.
Anyhow, Not many synth offer programmable pattern sequencers, I use the Korg
MS2000 to program my own patterns "it has 3 Mod sequencers, each is 16 step
that can record pitch modulation, length, filter, envelopes or anything the
snyth can do, Korg triton has a good step sequencer also, unfortunately the
roland has a plain vanila up/down arpaggiator but you can be creative with
triggering multi-arrps with it, but its not what you need for programming.
Also there is a german company who makes a hardware Midi step sequencer. You
can also try using Rebirth, Reason for 303 style programming, but I
personally find it not that easy and intuitive to get what you have in your
head out! Also, there is somewhere on the net something called Trance tool
Kit, it has files with Midi Modulations, LFO cut Offs and sweeps that are
helpful to apply to basic synth sounds. Also, there is a Windows only step
sequencer program "I am on Mac don't remember the name either!", The Roland
MC groove boxes and the EMU racks "planet Dance...." have programmable
pattern facility with the option to output as midi, so you can use other
synth with your programmed patterns.  But they are a bit limited when
compared to the Korg because you can't modulate everything with the step
sequencer. I am writing this really quickly because I just got the korg
oasis and I want to play with it so bad! but if I did not confuse you more
and you have a direction that you want to take then I am there to help.


> What I need help with is demystifying the use of Arpeggiators.  I know what
> arpeggitators are (I own a Roland JP8000