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 choice of a sequencer is one of the most important choices that a producer can make for the following reason. Often, for a producer to record a sound in his/her studio, he typically must interact with the sequencer first. Thus, a producer must feel at one with the workflow that a sequencer provides. If the workflow is not conducive to the producer's needs, making music will be a chore for the producer. If the workflow complements the way a producer likes to work, making music will be a seamless and enjoyable process. It is for this reason that a producer should really spend time trying out and testing different sequencer programs in order to find one that he likes. Sequencers generally fall into 2 categories.
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: With pattern based programs, you record sections of a track at a time and specify which parts play in that section. For example, in section 1, you may have the drum and bass playing. In section 2, you may drop out the bass. You then arrange these sections so that they form a full song. Fruity Loops, Ableton Live, and Maschine are examples of pattern-based programs.
The choice of sequencer is certainly up to the individual. However, for hip-hop artists, I'd strongly recommend a pattern based sequencer. This form of sequencer really fits the style of hip-hop really well and saves a lot of time when arranging a track. I've had the pleasure of using multiple software programs in each type of category, and I can say that once I went with a pattern based program, I've never turned back from using it in hip-hop.
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 choice of a sequencer is one of the most important choices that a producer can make for the following reason. Often, for a producer to record a sound in his/her studio, he typically must interact with the sequencer first. Thus, a producer must feel at one with the workflow that a sequencer provides. If the workflow is not conducive to the producer's needs, making music will be a chore for the producer. If the workflow complements the way a producer likes to work, making music will be a seamless and enjoyable process. It is for this reason that a producer should really spend time trying out and testing different sequencer programs in order to find one that he likes. Sequencers generally fall into 2 categories.
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: With pattern based programs, you record sections of a track at a time and specify which parts play in that section. For example, in section 1, you may have the drum and bass playing. In section 2, you may drop out the bass. You then arrange these sections so that they form a full song. Fruity Loops, Ableton Live, and Maschine are examples of pattern-based programs.
The choice of sequencer is certainly up to the individual. However, for hip-hop artists, I'd strongly recommend a pattern based sequencer. This form of sequencer really fits the style of hip-hop really well and saves a lot of time when arranging a track. I've had the pleasure of using multiple software programs in each type of category, and I can say that once I went with a pattern based program, I've never turned back from using it in hip-hop.
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.
About the Author:
Learn more about hip-hop beats for sale by visiting Frank Lubsey's site on how to purchase beats.
No comments:
Post a Comment