What's the best midi sequencer?

[maj]

hi.

im kinda new 2 the world of midi and was wondering what sequencer u guys think is best 2 get me started 2 produce midi files..

any advice u have 2 offer me will be greatly appreciated. ;)

[musicalsport]

as for me ... software sequencers are quite good .
i work on sonar ,try it ,may be you'll love it

[lefty42]

cubase audio is my weapon of choice
but xp sucks in that department
anyone have a solution to xp versus cubase?

[Blinx]

you can also use cakewalk homestudio is much cheaper than sonar or cubase......

[magicamente]

anyone working with cool edit pro?

[Blinx]

Euhh isn't cool edit for wave files and not midi??

[TinoScalia]

Yes, CoolEdit is for wav files (I prefer WaveLab though! ;)).

As far as for the sequencer: it's just me, but I like to sequence with a real songsheet, i.e. with scores, not only with note values. For that, I think the MidiSoft (they've got a homepage) Software is a very good choice. Simple, but still very versatile and professional. To add additional wav files (real instrument and vocals) I import my midis into Cakewalk, which, I think, is also very easy to use (after a while...! ;)) and where I can give them the final touch and the finetuning.

[lovable_deb]

I have cubase, cakewalk, protools, and a few others but emagics logic audio platinum is amazing! you can do the usual midistuff and you can use samples put as many effects using audio, so you can record your vocals in and make them sounds amazing so I recomend logic anyday!!

[NuMidOne]

if want to do only MIDI, then any of new "big" sequencers will do the work ( CubaseVST/SX,LogicAudio ). But an Atari with an old Cubase or Emagic Notator is also cool 4 midi only...

[spock127]

I tend to use Cubase - good and powerful app, but of you don't know anything about midi then you might not know where to start!

[Velocity]

Hi,
I think Logic is one of the best.
Bu I've heard they want only produce Mac products for the future.

[wmcnet1]

Sonar 2.0XL is my choice. The new DXI instruments almost make it unecessary for sound modules... just a great digital sound card.

[nickstmoritz]

I use a Yamaha QY100 which is a sequencer box plus sound. Has great sounds and very easy to program/adapt songs.

If you are a performer, then this box is quick, fairly cheap and does a nice job.

:boink:

[bibiphok]

if you want good score writer use overture 2 ex-cakewalk scorewriter
it's easy and powerfull (use by chick corea !!!)

[bibiphok]

if you want a good "game" you can use the last fruityloops 3.4 ?
a good beatbox and effect are possiblle

[jeff1366]

I like Cakewalk Professional.

[The Keeper]

I use cubase, have done for 6 years. Use logic for audio and have had a play with the midi, it looks better, more user friendly. Both do the job, but when you decide, make sure you stick with the one you choose, and learn all the functions, it helps in the long run

[The Keeper]

If you want quick midifiles, band in a box or jammer produce reasonable files quite quickly and easily, until you get the hang of it, then go to cubase, logic, etc, at a later date. Only drawback is they work on preset bars, so you can't adjust single, notes, but that's for later.

[ziggy]

HI ALL, Just want to tell you that we have a NEW winner here with us and this is MERLIN, I have recieved some midi files that he done and let me tell you all I wass THRILLED cause he is a PRO in sequencing I would like to thank him here cause he made my day.
THX once again and believe me the guy knows what he's doing so ask his advice.
Tony

[babafunfun]

i love logic platinum, and have been using it for years, but from September they are becoming Mac only, because they were bought out by Apple.

[The Keeper]

Geeze ziggy, i've gone all red. Glad you liked the files. Like I said pick a program that has full editing features, once you are familiar with how midifiles work, then stick at it. I find that if you want quick files that sound reasonably close to the song you are trying to recreate, go band in a box, or if wanting to take a step further, cubase or similar and cut-and-paste. I use a keyboard and play in all the notes bit by bit, ie, hats, kick-snare, toms, keys, etc.

[The Keeper]

ps, if anyone could use a little help with sequencing in cubase, just ask, I'll help if I can, as no doubt others in the forum will.

[jonnycraig]

Cubase knocks the socks off the rest of them......full stop

[seb22]

I like cakewalk pro audio, it's easy to understand and it's powerful

[SeeU 22]

I just got Sonar 2.0xl and when you consider the soft synths it comes with and the price it is hard to beat. It is fairly user friendly. I was doing basic audio and midi recording with out consulting the manual.

Get a good sound card with low latency monitoring and you have a smoking rig for cheap.

Neil

[The_Clique_KC]

The best sequencer is the one you know how to use. There are many many choices out there. I've been using Cakewalk 5.0 (DOS) for years. Why? Cuz it's the one i know so I'm silly fast on it.

Good luck finding your favorite.

[davph30]

Has anyone tried jammer pro? is it better than Band in a box?

[Dark Wolf]

hmmm their are actually alot of good sequence programs you can use but for some reason i like to use tabit. its just very easy to figure out for me.

[midiaxe]

I use Cakewalk Sonar for my midi sequencing. I've been using Cakewalk products for almost 5 years now (I started with Cakewalk Pro Audio v4.5). Sonar is a very powerful sequencer. I use it for sequencing and on stage for live performance....

[AjA]

Logic 5 is THE best midi program available! No question!!!!!!

[pianoman555]

something by Yamaha ought to be good

[malsony]

i am using sonar 2.0, and guitar pro 3.0.

i just know how to play the guitar, so guitar pro is just fine. i use it to make the tracks.

however, i use sonar 2.0 to make all the tracks fixed to sound as a piece of music. and record the all the things

[nixta]

I started off with Notator on the Atari in 1995, went to Cubase and have never looked back!! I am however, using Reason by Propellorheads. I think you guys should SERIOUSLY look at this program..........you'll probably never use anything else ever again.

[jo blo]

logic silver is an easy & powerful app.

[tornadodamage]

i use a really old outdated program called music@passport - the company have gone under. I like the program, but its time to update - can anyone reccommend a cost-effect, user friendly program with many functions?

[beaster]

I have been using Cakewalk since 1997. I started off not really knowing what sequencing was all about but using Cakewalk taught me a lot rather quickly and easily!!

[yoda]

Logic by far

[bensongrey]

I would try Melody Assistant. That's what I use... It's great. Lot's of features and is only $15 to register. It has it's own music format, but you can export in a couple different midi formats.

Download it and try it:
http://www.melodyassistant.com/enindex.htm

[microb]

The Best For PC is Cakewalk Sonar or Pro Audio 9
For Mac my understanding is that Digital performer is the best (by MOTU)

[acieed]

Cubase is good. But its a lot to do with personal preferences. Get one that suits you best. I was using Sequencer+ Gold for many years in DOS, even used it on stage on a 286.