sequencers on keyboards?

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There was one thread on this board that briefly discussed this, but I didn't see the answer I was looking for so I hope you dont mind...

Here's my question(s):
You'll see keyboards that advertise a "16-track sequencer". Others say they have a "60,000-note sequencer" First: What's the difference in those? Second: If a keyboard has a 16-track sequencer, is that like a 16-track recording "studio" right there on the keyboard? Can you record some piano, lets say, then go back and overdub some strings, then some bass, then drums, etc... until you fill up the 16 tracks? Then can I play the whole thing back and record it on just ONE of my hard disk recorder tracks?

I'm thinking this is too good to be true, or that I don't really know what a "16-track" sequencer is.

If there is a better board to post this on, let me know. Also, if anyone knows of a good website or link about sequencers that would help too.

Thanks,
Green
 
Green: your right, 16 track sequencer means you have 16 tracks to record onto
1-kick, 2-hihat, 3snare etc... and they will all sequence together (be in time), you can also overdub on (1) track, but it's best to keep everything seperate for mixing purposes.

far as 16 track recording studio, Nah! you still need to get those tracks to a digital recorder, via ADAT, D8 or whatever if you are going to mix it down to song form, or you could save it to harddisk, Zip,etc...

and the 60,000-note sequencer, I have no idea bud (ha ha )
 
No...it isn't too good to be true. I am somewhat in the infant stage regarding this matter (and there are many who could offer greater explanation) but let me share the little that I know with you. At least on some keyboard/sequencer units, the recording process is as simple as selecting a track and recording your music. Record a track and listen to it as you record a different instrument on another track. As far as the 60,000 notes are concerned, it refers to the maximum number of notes that can be stored. I don't know how it works on all sequencers, but I have the Yamaha QY700 music sequencer which has 100,000 (maybe 110,000) note capacity. I have never exceeded this, as I save my work via the onboard floppy disk drive. Looking to get into a workstation? GO FOR IT...and have fun. I hope this has helped you some.

Peace, Nathan.
 
The difference, of course, between a 16-track sequencer and a 16-track audio recorder is that the sequencer only records the note information, not the actual sound. When you play it back, your keyboard still has to produce the sound. And keyboards have a limited number of notes they can play at one time. So, while you can fill up the 16 tracks, there's no guarantee it will all play back correctly. You can avoid that situation if you have more keyboards. If you have enough, you can simply record your whole song at once to a stereo tape. I used to know a guy who worked this way. He wrote stuff similar to Tangerine Dream, Brian Eno, etc.

Jim
 
60,000 means how many notes the Seq can take before over flowing.
 
Hey Shailat:

Is that "flowing" or "over-flowing?"

Green Hornet aka Green Hornet
 
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