Conference napalm::commusic_v1

	Look at  MAster  Track  PRO,  that  has the pattern based
	style  of  working in it.  I'm waiting for the PC version
	to  become  available,  should be mid sept in the U.K.  I
	looked  at  the  Mac  version,  but expect all the Master
	TRack PRO software to be the same.

			BArry

    I believe (but don't know for sure) that Roger Powell's Texture
    is a pattern based sequencer.  Available for many machines (at least
    IBM and Amiga).
    
    len.
    

    Also, Dr. T's KCS (Atari, Amiga) supports pattern-based composition
    as well as tape recorder emulation. If I remember correctly, you
    can create patterns (called "sequences" in KCSspeak), chain them,
    have one pattern start another, etc.
    
    Very flexible, very powerful sequencer, but the user interface takes a 
    while to get used to.

    Rodney M.

    MTP is not really a "pattern" sequencer in the true sense of the word. 

    MTP is a linear recorder, but provides a cut/paste feature that you can
    use like patterns.  For example, write a 4 bar phrase, cut it, paste it
    back, then stick it on an unused track for later reference.  You may
    then recut and append the 4 bar phrase to the end of a track (or put it
    in the middle, I think). 

    You can also loop tracks, but only from the beginning of the song and
    on a per track basis.  For example, a looped 4 bar phrase starting at
    measure 10 will loop every 14 measures, the 1st 10 being silent since
    they contain nothing.  (This is v2.1 - v3.0 may change that.) 

    MTP for the ST lists at $350 and can be had in the states for around
    $270-280.  Don't plan on using it live without a hard disk. 

    Doesn't the QX5 Y-word unit allow "pattern" programming?  But there's
    no disk drive (unless you get the QX5-FD).  Dunno the price.  PK?
    Steve? 

-b

    The QX5 allows you to program "macros" and then insert macro-calls
    in a guide track. They can be nested and (I bleeve) recursive...
    
    Edd

    Tony,

    If you want to record in patterns, don't have much money and have an
    Atari ST, then what you need is Michtron's SuperConductor. I bought
    this for 50 pounds (I'm in Warrington) mail order. It works like
    this:

    You record patterns of whatever length you like.

    Each can be quantised, transposed, and edited individually.

    Patterns get linked together into tracks

    There are 16 tracks, each of which has a MIDI channel assigned
    to it.

    If you want any more details then mail me (ALL-IN-1 KAYD@OLO,
    VMS mail WARDER::KAYD, phone 7851 2358)

    
    Cheers,

    Derek.

    I use Roger Powells "Texture" for the IBM PC. It is a pattern based
    suquencer with real and step time entry. Very easy to use and very
    good as a creative tool if your chops are as bad as mine are.
    Major disadvantages in my opinion are:
    No graphics based "piano roll" editing
    No single track that you can record on through the completed song(ie
    spanning all the patterns) that would be useful for ad libs etc.
    It has a very good recording buffer that lets you loop while recording
    in a pattern and do several takes then select the one you want.
    Another disadvantage is that it doesnt record sysex stuff, at least
    I havent been able to figure out how.
    Definitely worth checking out if you want that drum sequencer approach
    

    Right then, just to update:
    
    	I have decided to buy an Amstrad PC1512 / 1640 (IBM compatable)
    as I can purchase one cheaply.
    
    	However this raises some new questions ...
    
    1) How much is a MIDI port for an IBM, and are they all compatable?
       i.e. will the same interface work with different companies 
       software.
    
    2) Limiting myself to an IBM, what software do you recommend
    re: 1648.0
    
    3) How much is the Texture software recommended in 1648.7
    
    
    Thanks,
    
    Tony.
    

    
    Tony, in my opinion, the only way to go for a MIDI interface for
    any IBM is the Voyetra OP-4001. It is completely MPU-401 compatible.
    The MPU-401 is the MIDI interface made by Roland that has become
    the industry standard. The OP-4001 actually has quite a few
    improvements over the Roland unit: no special connecting cable is
    needed, it has a UNpitched metronome that is unobtrusive to play
    along with regardless of the key you're in (the Roland MPU-401 has
    a pitched metronome). Voyetra's OP-4001 is their top of the line
    unit, and goes for around $ 169.00 (U.S. Dollars). Voyetra also has a
    new less-expensive version, the V-4001, that goes for about $ 149.00
    American.
    
    Voyetra's Sequencer Plus Mark III is the sequencing package I use,
    and is considered by many to be the most powerful software-based
    sequencing package on the market. It doesn't have flashy icons and
    graphics, but it has loads of features that other packages don't
    have. Very easy to use. I highly recommend it.
    
    Mike D

	Recently I  got  the Dr.  T MIDI interface for the IBM PC
	and it cost �150.  Most of teh other makes where the same
	price,  the OP4001 was more and the Roland device is over
	�300.

	Checkout Sound-On-Sound and Music Technology for adds for
	the  PC  MIDI hardware and software in the U.K.  I got my
	stuff from MCM in London.

			Barry