Pattern based sequencers
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Pattern based sequencers
Hi,
What are the best pattern based sequencers on Linux?
I know there is:
* seq24
* non-sequencer
* dino
* epichord
Which one do use/ like the most?
What are the best pattern based sequencers on Linux?
I know there is:
* seq24
* non-sequencer
* dino
* epichord
Which one do use/ like the most?
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Re: Pattern based sequencers
seq24 because it's so freakin' easy to use and no Phd or Science degree necessary to use it.
As you know studio, I was asking about non-sequencer and no help with using that, I tried dino and can't even use the pattern editor and epichord, never heard of so will be trying that next but seq24 has never failed me yet.
Just tried epichord... strange beast... still not as easy as seq24
As you know studio, I was asking about non-sequencer and no help with using that, I tried dino and can't even use the pattern editor and epichord, never heard of so will be trying that next but seq24 has never failed me yet.
Just tried epichord... strange beast... still not as easy as seq24
Re: Pattern based sequencers
If you want to do stuff like transposing etc. I don't know whether those little pattern based seqs are good for that or can even do it... You better try qtractor or oomidi if you want to do advanced stuff.funkmuscle wrote: As you know studio, I was asking about non-sequencer and no help with using that
ctr + left mouse, I tried dino and can't even use the pattern editor
what style of music are you making?
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Re: Pattern based sequencers
I use the sequencers for bass. I don't have one so I use them.
style of music is pop, blues and metal. Don't have a keyboard neither.
style of music is pop, blues and metal. Don't have a keyboard neither.
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Re: Pattern based sequencers
seq24 is very basic. I create the bass track I need in patterns, arrange them in the song editor, sync it with hydrogen via jack and I now have my bass and drum track... no humanizer like hydrogen but strangely enough, when it's synced with hydrogen with humanizer on, it seems to follow tightly along.
Can't remember is H2 was master or seq24..
Can't remember is H2 was master or seq24..
Re: Pattern based sequencers
I played a bit with non-sequencer, I finaly understand those different modes pattern, phrase, sequence. Cool
The only problem I have now is to let it work smoothly with non-daw, cause it seems I can only use those apps with jack transport ON
The only problem I have now is to let it work smoothly with non-daw, cause it seems I can only use those apps with jack transport ON
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Re: Pattern based sequencers
@studio32
I think the lefthand side had a scroll bar but I can't see it to lower the notes.
I think you're right about that.. I had it transposed before but it won't do it now.. I shouldn't say transpose. I would load a soundfont of a bass guitar in Qsynth and non-seq only plays the high notes.The only problem I have now is to let it work smoothly with non-daw, cause it seems I can only use those apps with jack transport
I think the lefthand side had a scroll bar but I can't see it to lower the notes.
Re: Pattern based sequencers
You should read the manual carefully and so the list of short cuts! See non-sequencer as instrument, you have to learn to work with it.funkmuscle wrote:@studio32I think you're right about that.. I had it transposed before but it won't do it now.. I shouldn't say transpose. I would load a soundfont of a bass guitar in Qsynth and non-seq only plays the high notes.The only problem I have now is to let it work smoothly with non-daw, cause it seems I can only use those apps with jack transport
I think the lefthand side had a scroll bar but I can't see it to lower the notes.
You can go down with your arrow down on your keyboard.
For transposing, you can select the range of notes you want to transpose and (afaik) arrow up/ down to place it somewhere else. Check again the shortcuts.
Re: Pattern based sequencers
Of the ones you've listed there, I have only tried seq24 and non-sequencer. Seq24 is definitely my favorite of those two. It is simpler and easier to understand, and I don't like the pattern-grid in non. For example, I can't zoom in with ctr+mouse wheel, and I can't select multiple notes with a mousedrag.studio32 wrote: * seq24
* non-sequencer
* dino
* epichord
Non-sequencer is really fast though, and the work-flow with patterns, phrases and sequences seems interesting. Too bad I don't get that work-flow at all. I could need a video-tutorial or something.
Re: Pattern based sequencers
It works different, but all the things you mention are possible. Check the manual and especially the shortcuts.laba170 wrote: For example, I can't zoom in with ctr+mouse wheel, and I can't select multiple notes with a mousedrag.
Non-sequencer is really fast though, and the work-flow with patterns, phrases and sequences seems interesting. Too bad I don't get that work-flow at all. I could need a video-tutorial or something.
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horizontal zoom out
2
horizontal zoom in
3
vertical zoom out
4
vertical zoom in
Also I got about one crash in a hour, so save regularly, then it´s not a very big problem to me atm.
Key bindings:
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Key Bindings
These keys are in effect when the pattern or phrase editor grid is focused.
Fig. 1. Editor Keybindings
keyfunction
[
previous
]
next
1
horizontal zoom out
2
horizontal zoom in
3
vertical zoom out
4
vertical zoom in
c
create
d
duplicate
f
move to playhead
r
select range as defined by L and R cursors
q
select none
C
crop to range
Delete
delete selected
Shift-Delete
clear grid
Control-Delete
delete time in range
Control-Insert
insert time
Arrow keys
move viewport
Ctrl-Left
move to previous note
Ctrl-Right
move to next note
move selection left
>
move selection right
,
move selection up
.
move selection down
t
trim length
Space
toggle transport
m
mute
s
solo Fig. 2. Gloabl keybindings
keyfunction
Alt-p
Switch to pattern editor
Alt-a
Switch to phrase editor
Alt-s
Switch to sequence editor
Space
Toggle transport
Home
Locate transport to frame 0
Other functions are accessible from the menus or the key is otherwise indicated.