## Is There A Way To Make A Simple MIDI Sequencer?

Device/Module Wishlist

Original topic on PlanetZ: https://forums.scopeusers.com/viewtopic.php?t=19124

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Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 7:24 pm
by dawman
I love the way GS3 Orchestra/Scope 4.1 work together. And I really like the 32bit integer sound in VDAT. It has really good summing IMHO. The thought of me using Audio/MIDI host still makes me nervous. I have years of experience w/ MIDI sequencing using hardware, and syncing w/ tape. I know it's long in the tooth, but I can write out arrangements as fast as I can play them. And I would rather have my CPU running our overbloated O.S. instead. The way I look at it is both of my apps. are barely using the CPU. Instead of me getting VST host, I wish I had a simple 8 track sequencer in Scope. Being a live performer, I could use my MC-500MkII as a redundtant spare, like I do with my HDD's. When I listen to a full mix in Sonar 4.0 going through a RME Hammerfall, and then hear the same mix on my Scope DAW, it becomes apparent to me that VDAT seems to have an edge in the summing, and I don't know if the Hammerfall is lacking somehow, but I would rather wait for 64bit apps. to mature, then go with a dual core/multi-threaded 64bit app. Cause right now I like the sound of VDAT.
So is it possible to make such an item 4 Scope. I would have an all in the box solution w/o running my CPU down, and having to use an overbloated VST host.
Strength And Honor,

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Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 2:01 pm
by dawman
Scope4live,
Yes, an SDK capable programmer could probably make such a device at the at0m level. You just have to keep posting, and bother those guys , as they are very busy, and legally could not charge you 4 their work as the liscensing agreement so aptly states.
I suggest you keep your post at the top eveyday till someone from CW replies, or a 3rd party SDK guy PM's you, or someone here replies.
Unsincerely Yours,
Heywood Jablomey

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Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 3:01 pm
by symbiote
Well, the SDK isn't like standard programming, so might have to wait for some time. The best you will get is the Flexor/Modular step-sequencers. Wolf has a pretty nice one too, stand-alone instead of modular-based, you should check into that.
For anything most elaborate, you'll need to go native. Here's a link to a small, still-free, very tight recording/midi sequencing application:
http://www.cockos.com/reaper/
I haven't had to try it much yet, so I don't know what works/doesn't work, but it's worth a shot.

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Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 3:18 pm
by dawman
Symbiote,
Thank you for your reply. I keep getting sidetracked with Mod III / Flexor,etc. But I need to get cracking on this, as I have studio time paid for in September, where I will need to record vocals,saxes, and guitars. Would love 2 do this in VDAT w/o having to sync up Alesis HD24/96 w/ MC-500MkII.
Big Bad Wolf It Is Then,