Posted on 17/02/2018
Posted on 17/02/2018
Posted on 25/10/2016
René by MakeNoise is called “Cartesian Sequencer” because of it’s abilitiy to jump around non-linearly in a sequence, controlled by external voltages. This makes it possible to generate endless variations on the 16 steps in a sequence, since the position and pattern can be constantly shifted. Another great feature of René is the size. Compared to […]
Posted on 17/10/2016
Posted on 30/07/2016
Move over, buddy In dense arrangements through a single MIDI cable, the notes and events struggle for the same positions. This is especially true for heavily quantized MIDI data. And this can create noticeable latency that affects the groove. Since MIDI is a serial protocol it is not possible for two events to land on the exact […]
Posted on 20/07/2016
Among the many uses for an analog sequencer in a modular synth system, is using it as an advanced, multi-point envelope generator. Assign a trigger out from your keyboard to the “Trigger/Gate In” on your analog sequencer. Set the sequencer mode to “Single”, meaning that the sequencer will run through only one time, every time a key […]
Posted on 23/07/1986
Getting the timing right With the progress of MIDI during the 80’s, this technology became increasingly essential in recording studios. In the first 10 years of MIDI, the prevalent audio recording method was still analog or digital tape. So an absolute key factor was the ability to synchronise the recordings on tape, with the MIDI sequencers. Being […]
Posted on 24/07/1985
The Roger Linn legacy Everybody in the recording business has probably heard about the LinnDrum. A series of high end drum machines, developed by legendary instrument designer Roger Linn. The drum machines appeared in various permutations – the LM-1, the LM-2 and the Linn 9000. With the LM-2 as the most widespread and recognizable. The […]
Posted on 29/08/1984
Memory relief The trouble of saving your MIDI sequences onto a standard cassette tape and loading back again, was a real nightmare – especially in a live situation. WIth the MSQ-700 and MSQ-100 Sequencers from Roland there was an audio interface, to record digital information onto analog tape. And it actually worked – when the […]
Posted on 12/05/1984
Handling a new standard In 1983 a new technology swept across the musical landscape, and in very short time sent the CV/Gate based synthesizer gear to the corner. A common standard for exchange of musical data between electronic instruments, first agreed upon between Roland, Sequential and Yamaha. This new standard was called MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital […]
Posted on 02/05/1984
Let me say it quickly: This is a seriously well-designed little machine, that performs extremely well and is rock solid. The diminutive size aside, the MSQ-100 can sequence a complete MIDI arrangement (16 channels across a single MIDI wire). It is easy to grasp, and the work modes are quite intuitive and quickly gets in […]