apolivka@x102a.harris-atd.com (polivka al 60047) (02/11/91)
I'd like recommendations about what _hardware_ sequencer to buy for using live on gigs. I already have a good software-based sequencer on my home computer for generating the sequences, so I just need something that I can download my sequences to and play them back at gigs (i.e. editing capabilities are not important). The most important features I'm looking for are: - low price, - convenience of use during gigs, and - reliability. Please let me know why you recommend a particular sequencer (what are it's important features, going price - if you know, etc). Also, if anyone has a used hardware sequencer they'd like to sell, let me know. Thank you, Al -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Al Polivka arpa: apolivka@x102a.ess.harris.com Harris Corporation usenet: uunet!x102a!apolivka Electronic Systems Sector phone: 407-729-2983 Melbourne, FL 32902 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
pcchou@athena.mit.edu (Patrick C Chou) (02/11/91)
In article <APOLIVKA.91Feb11085756@x102a.harris-atd.com>, apolivka@x102a.harris-atd.com (polivka al 60047) writes: |> I'd like recommendations about what _hardware_ sequencer to buy for |> using live on gigs. I already have a good software-based sequencer on |> my home computer for generating the sequences, so I just need |> something that I can download my sequences to and play them back at |> gigs (i.e. editing capabilities are not important). |> |> The most important features I'm looking for are: |> - low price, |> - convenience of use during gigs, and |> - reliability. |> |> Please let me know why you recommend a particular sequencer (what are |> it's important features, going price - if you know, etc). |> I just got a Brother PDC-100 last month, and it's been working pretty well as far as I can tell, but it's my first sequencer, so I don't have much to compare it with. Before I bought it, I compared its features with the Alesis MMT-8's and the Brother seemed like a helluva lot more bang for the buck. It's got a disk drive (MMT-8 has none), 32 tracks (MMT-8 has 8), sequential and unit programming (I was told that the MMT-8 only has programmable chunks which have to be strung together to form a complete song). I've heard that the MMT-8 is really easy to program, though I've never tried it with my own two hands. Also, it looks like the MMT-8 has the same plastic case the HR-16 uses. Personally, I think it looks and feels kind of cheap. The Brother has a sturdier look; it's smaller too. As you might expect, the editing features are nothing compared to a home computer's, but if you're looking for something just for playback, I think the Brother is a good deal. I've seen magazine ads for a Pocket sequencer -- you might want to check that out. I don't know of any other comparable sequencers in this price range (I bought mine for $300 mail order), but you should look around. Good luck, Pat