The sequencer and its function will be the topic of today's discussion. A sequencer is a program that allows a producer to be essentially a one man band. Via a sequencer, a producer can control many hardware instruments, software instruments, and audio files at once. Thus, the sequencer serves as the central hub of the studio, and is the interface that a producer uses to control everything else.
The sequencer is the medium in which a producer controls almost every other instrument in his/her arsenal. Often, in order to record a sound from a hardware synthesizer or virtual instrument, the producer first has to perform some sort of action on the sequencer. It is for this reason that the sequencer is important. A producer really needs to feel comfortable with the workflow that the sequencer provides him with. If the workflow feels awkward to the producer, creating music simply won't be as fun and the quality of music will suffer as a result. The ideal is to have a sequencer that you don't even realize is there. When you have this relationship with your sequencer, there will be nothing between you and the music and making music will be enjoyable. For educational purposes, we'll discuss 2 different types of sequencers:
Linear: With these types of sequencers, the interface is designed to record each track within a song from beginning to end. A producer must go track by track to record every part. If a track part repeats throught a song, the producer can cut and paste or duplicate the track throughout the song. Cubase, Pro Tools, and Sonar are examples of linear programs.
Pattern Based: This form of sequencer is more loop oriented. Instead of building a song from beginning to end, you instead build individual parts of a song consisting of multiple loops. For example, in part one, you make have a drum loop, a bass loop, and a guitar loop playing. In part 2, you may have only the drum loop playing. After you've constructed your parts, you sequence the parts in the order you choose to construct a song. This form of sequencing is found in programs such as Fruity Loops and Maschine.
Which sequencer you choose is up to your individual preference. However, for the hip-hop crowd, a pattern-based sequencer is strongly advised. This type of sequencer complements the nature of how hip-hop is produced very well and will save you tremendous time when arranging parts. I have a few linear and pattern based programs in my arsenal, and for hip-hop, I use the pattern-based programs exclusively.
No matter the choice of a sequencing program, a producer should give much thought to a prospective selection before making a decision. The final choice of a program will strongly impact the music that follow.
The sequencer is the medium in which a producer controls almost every other instrument in his/her arsenal. Often, in order to record a sound from a hardware synthesizer or virtual instrument, the producer first has to perform some sort of action on the sequencer. It is for this reason that the sequencer is important. A producer really needs to feel comfortable with the workflow that the sequencer provides him with. If the workflow feels awkward to the producer, creating music simply won't be as fun and the quality of music will suffer as a result. The ideal is to have a sequencer that you don't even realize is there. When you have this relationship with your sequencer, there will be nothing between you and the music and making music will be enjoyable. For educational purposes, we'll discuss 2 different types of sequencers:
Linear: With these types of sequencers, the interface is designed to record each track within a song from beginning to end. A producer must go track by track to record every part. If a track part repeats throught a song, the producer can cut and paste or duplicate the track throughout the song. Cubase, Pro Tools, and Sonar are examples of linear programs.
Pattern Based: This form of sequencer is more loop oriented. Instead of building a song from beginning to end, you instead build individual parts of a song consisting of multiple loops. For example, in part one, you make have a drum loop, a bass loop, and a guitar loop playing. In part 2, you may have only the drum loop playing. After you've constructed your parts, you sequence the parts in the order you choose to construct a song. This form of sequencing is found in programs such as Fruity Loops and Maschine.
Which sequencer you choose is up to your individual preference. However, for the hip-hop crowd, a pattern-based sequencer is strongly advised. This type of sequencer complements the nature of how hip-hop is produced very well and will save you tremendous time when arranging parts. I have a few linear and pattern based programs in my arsenal, and for hip-hop, I use the pattern-based programs exclusively.
No matter the choice of a sequencing program, a producer should give much thought to a prospective selection before making a decision. The final choice of a program will strongly impact the music that follow.
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