The latest version makes it possible to play the sequence from step 1 to 8 while at the same time playing the same sequence but from steps 1 to n, where n is <= 8. I’ve been spending some more time with my sequencer idea for the Novation Launchpad using only the built-in MIDI functionality included in Live.

Matt Patey also works with the Launchpad to try poly-rhythmic sequencing – and you don’t need Max for Live to use it, either. Updated! From a reader: here’s another example. I’ll be interested to see what people do with these. Thought we’d give this out as a 2013 present. hit Launchpad buttons to turn slices on or off 8 channels using 8x 1 bar loops each sliced into 8 pieces It’s like an 8 track drum machine but each step of the drum can be different Joey Paranoia to put together a simple 8×8 slice sequencer using Launchpad and Ableton Live. The full story:Ī while ago Coldcut got Mr. Whereas littlescale uses four sequences, here you have eight simultaneously in place of the rhythmic and modulation advantages above, here the primary advantage is splitting into eight mixes and accompanying devices (for more timbral control). Meanwhile, from Matt Black and Joey Paranoia: Of course, what’s clever about this is getting out of the one-dimensional quality of step sequencers by allowing easy modulation and multiple sequences with different divisions. The XY pad is used to store MIDI CC data for each step for each sequence, and as thus can be used to automate a range of parameters, increasing the available expression for such a setup.ĭownload the example Live set that I used here:

Three cities, three countries, two great step sequencers for Live.Ī simple, proof-of-concept sequencer that can be applied to a range of drum pad controller models.Ĥ pads are used for selecting between four different sequences, running simultaneously at different related tempo subdivisions. They’re each free, and they’re each from Ableton Live, coming to us from our friends Sebastian Tomczak aka little-scale, the obscenely-prolific musical inventor in Australia, and Matt Black (UK, of Ninja Tune / Coldcut fame) working with Ableton guru and producer Joey Paranoia of Orlando, Florida. New step sequencers demonstrate how to get more with less, using clever tricks to maximize the musical variations you can get with just a few pads. But you’d be forgiven for thinking there isn’t much more you can do with the concept. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of physical control of a step sequencer for immediate, musical results.

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