Re: Pattern Sequencers (was Re: Repeater spotted for sale)

[Greg Waltzer <gwaltzer@optonline.net>]

Notron is the king of real time step sequencers.
But unfortunately, it is no longer made and nearly impossible to get.

For new developments, check these out:

 http://tidalmusic.homestead.com/files/so_main_files/step-one.htm

 http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~dhughes/instruments.html

 http://www.technotoys.com/mikado/

Currently available step sequencers:

 http://www.frostwave.com/fatcontroller/index.html

 http://www.sospubs.co.uk/sos/feb00/articles/mamsq16.htm

 http://www.clavia.se/nordmodular/index.htm

 http://www.doepfer.de/maq_e.htm

 http://www.technosaurus.ch/cyclodon.htm

Also, there are lots of nifty pattern sequencers (RM1x, XL-7, Electribe, 
too many
to list), as well as vintage analog gear.

If you prefer software:

 http://algoart.com/web/softstep.htm

Notron info:

 http://www.3phase.org/notron/

Goddess wrote:

>   supposedly there's a very nice and extremely sought after realtime
> pattern sequencer called the Notron.  It's designed to be played on the
> fly, without looking at it.
>
> Smiles,
>
> CQ
>
> At 03:37 PM 8/25/02 -0700, you wrote:
> >Any advice on realtime pattern sequencers? I've been having fun lately 
>with
> >the as played option on my Microwave's arpeggiator but there are 
>defintely
> >some awkward aspects to it.
> >
> >Mark