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

[Greg Waltzer <gwaltzer@optonline.net>]

That's not a bad characterization, though I've not heard it used before.
Some step sequencers are intended to use with analog synthesizers and don't
have midi (they send control voltages).
Don't know of any generic description (there are a wide variety of 
devices).
You can find out more from the Analogue Heaven or Gearhead mailing lists:
 http://www.code404.com/faq/
 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gearhead/

David Auker wrote:

> Greg,
>
> Are these things basically MIDI loopers?  Any place where a genre
> description is available?
>
> David
>
> > 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/