From jhusted@halcyon.com Thu Jan 12 17:07:21 1995 Date: Thu, 12 Jan 1995 12:50:30 -0800 (PST) From: James Husted To: Tomy Hudson Cc: analogue heaven Subject: Re: 95 Flamewar #2 - Real-time VS. Step-time On Wed, 11 Jan 1995, Tomy Hudson wrote: > I guess my argument isn't step-entered versus real-time. It comes in > the context of live playing and using a sequencer. The sequencer > makers need to move away from the recorder paradigm. I want a > performance sequencer, something I can interact with live. No > sequencer I know of even attempts to take advantage of the MIDI file > type 2. I just want some way to build non-static or interactive > sequences that will make every performance unique. If people thing > watching sequenced performances are lame, try performing with a > sequencer. I'd rather not show up, just send 'em a tape. That way I > wouldn't have to lug my equipment around. I'm entering late on this thread but has anone mentioned KCS from Dr T? This profram is the only reason I still have an Atari ST. The paridim used is perfectly suited for live performance. A sequence or a controlling sequence (like play seq-a up 2-semitones 5 times while playing seq-j down an octave 3 times etc.) is assigned to every key on the keyboard (computer keys). Pressing the key starts the seq immediatly or on the next downbeat. The seq can have programable random events (ie. randomly choosing seq/notes/controlling seq from a weightable list) timing changes, start/stop cuepoints, wait until you press this type commands etc. Of course all of the button presses can be recorded on other `tracks' an you can play that later for your `live CD'. A great program all around. -James Husted jhusted@halcyon.com