I am very interested in the idea of using pattern generators like those found in modern hardware and plugin sequencers. That said, I also feel overwhelmed and very confused by the countless options. I've tried to answer my own questions for days and days, including previous posts on the KVR Forum, Reddit, YouTube, and various manufacturer's websites. Of course, I am familiar with, but rarely use, a step sequencer, like the one in my DAW (Logic Pro), as this rarely seems to offer any major benefit over simply recording and adjusting in the piano roll.
I am 97% in the box, but have a nice polysynth (PolyBrute), and it has its own sequencer and arpeggio, but it's a bit confusing and not very powerful regardless. I would love to sequence this device and record it more, because it sounds incredible. I also have some little modules that are just for fun (Korg Volcas, Circuit Tracks), but I never use these devices to record. So, I don't feel that I can justify the cost of a hardware sequencer, like the Squarp Hapax, Oxi One, or the Torso T-1. But... who knows, maybe down the road?
When it comes to plugins, there are frankly too many options and almost no resources on the internet that provide comprehensive comparisons. What I am really looking for are pattern generators that utilize different types of engines, such as Euclid, probabilistic, etc. to generate polyrhythms and melodies. Euclidean pattern generation, in particular, seems very attractive, as it sounds more musical and not random. I am not really looking for a sequencer primarily for drums, but if it's good for melody, it seems that it would be just as good for drums/percussion.
Are there any sequencer plugins that provide all of the following features:
1) different pattern generators, not just a simple step pattern
2) randomization features
3) polyphonic sequencing
4) multitrack, with each track assignable to a different channel in the DAW
5) can be controlled with automation in the DAW
Here are the sequencer plugins I have tried to research, but cannot seem to grasp their features or their workflow:
-Audiomodern Riffer
-HY-Plugins (RPE, Seq32, SeqCollection2, and MPS2)
-Devicemeister Stepic
-Xfer Cthulhu
-510K Seqund
-ADSR Hexcel
Last question. For multitrack sequencing, do you have to have more than one instance of the plugin? Or do you have all the sequenced tracks grouped and sent to the same bus channel, which hosts the plugin? Appreciate any help/guidance y'all have. Thanks.
I am 97% in the box, but have a nice polysynth (PolyBrute), and it has its own sequencer and arpeggio, but it's a bit confusing and not very powerful regardless. I would love to sequence this device and record it more, because it sounds incredible. I also have some little modules that are just for fun (Korg Volcas, Circuit Tracks), but I never use these devices to record. So, I don't feel that I can justify the cost of a hardware sequencer, like the Squarp Hapax, Oxi One, or the Torso T-1. But... who knows, maybe down the road?
When it comes to plugins, there are frankly too many options and almost no resources on the internet that provide comprehensive comparisons. What I am really looking for are pattern generators that utilize different types of engines, such as Euclid, probabilistic, etc. to generate polyrhythms and melodies. Euclidean pattern generation, in particular, seems very attractive, as it sounds more musical and not random. I am not really looking for a sequencer primarily for drums, but if it's good for melody, it seems that it would be just as good for drums/percussion.
Are there any sequencer plugins that provide all of the following features:
1) different pattern generators, not just a simple step pattern
2) randomization features
3) polyphonic sequencing
4) multitrack, with each track assignable to a different channel in the DAW
5) can be controlled with automation in the DAW
Here are the sequencer plugins I have tried to research, but cannot seem to grasp their features or their workflow:
-Audiomodern Riffer
-HY-Plugins (RPE, Seq32, SeqCollection2, and MPS2)
-Devicemeister Stepic
-Xfer Cthulhu
-510K Seqund
-ADSR Hexcel
Last question. For multitrack sequencing, do you have to have more than one instance of the plugin? Or do you have all the sequenced tracks grouped and sent to the same bus channel, which hosts the plugin? Appreciate any help/guidance y'all have. Thanks.
Statistics: Posted by oobesan — Fri May 03, 2024 3:16 am — Replies 1 — Views 67