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Signal Arts Technologies is pleased to announce the release of the table-top Signal Arts Performance Sequencer, Canada's premier MIDI ANALOG Performance Sequencer. Unlike traditional computer or stand-alone sequencers which regurgitate pre-composed MIDI tracks or preset steps, this sequencer is designed to interact with its performer in real-time.

With the Performance Sequencer's matrix, an infinite number of virtual sequences allows the user to create long, complex, periodic or non-periodic sequence patterns from just a few sequence steps according to Jeffry James, of Research and Development at Signal Arts Technologies. "Sequence step values are modulated rather than using obscure modes to only change the sequence step order. Simply designed multiple sequence trigger modes will give studio artists and real-time performers alike, more intuitive, dynamic expression" say Mr. James.

With 16 banks of 8 sequences of 8 note steps of 6 parameters, multiple virtual sequences, per-step pitch, velocity, controller value, per-step duration and note duration, per-step slew rate AND a built-in, full-featured three-channel polyphonic MIDI to CV converter, there is no other sequencer in the current market like this one! The Sequencer's features will give the analog or MIDI user complete real-time interface and flexibility via continuous turn "encoder" knobs and LCD display for instantaneous access to any parameter. Its sequence step matrix will take the user beyond a simple MIDI tracker while analog users will benefit from this Sequencer's three channels of Control Voltage giving the ability to output vertical sequences with any combination of chord, single note(s) and modulators.

Dynamic sequence triggering and sequence modulation capability will make this sequencer the performance sequencer of choice!

Sequencer Tricks & Tips

  • Q. How do I make a polyrhythm?
    ANS. Turn the barsync off of one sequence and also shorten the [SD] time values on one (or more) of its steps.
    Trigger this sequence in parallel with another sequence whose barsync is on, or which has longer step times.
  • Q. How can two eight-step sequences create a 24 note repeating pattern?
    ANS. A modulator sequence with 7 active steps and barsync off, will cross-modulate a regular sequence to create a 24 note pattern.
    In fact, huge sequence patterns may be generated by serial or parallel sequence modulations, to say nothing of additional patterns created by virtual sequence triggers and trigger modulations!
  • "Sequence Time-Collapse"
    Turn the barsync off of a sequence. One-by-one, turn off each of the sequence's steps [SD=0]. The sequence will spin faster and faster until it finally collapses by turning off!
  • A "modulator" sequence with its barsync turned off will create greater variation and sequence pauses generated by modulator step offs will be avoided.
  • Use the "StepRecord" trigger mode to quickly prepare a sequence to be used as a modulator.
    Temporarily put the sequence into StepRecord Trigger Mode. Press its trigger key eight times to normalize the step values of the sequence. These initial values will have no modulation effect until they are then changed. Return the sequence to the trigger mode of choice and remember to set it to "Modulate X:yy".
  • The ALT and MODE buttons makes your way around the sequencer easy:
    For in-depth real-time changes, use ALT-knob 4 to select a new bank/sequence number. Continue holding ALT and use knob 1 to enter into the programming menu for that sequence. Pressing ALT again will exit the programming mode without unnecessarily stopping sequences.
  • Under ALT there are six display modes:
    Enharmonic Flat OR Sharp bar graph with numeric durations
    All numeric
    Octave values with numerics
    Enharmonic Flat OR Sharp - all bar graphs

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