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From: Randomizer@cup.portal.com
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Subject: Re: Sequencer Software for the Mac (opinions wanted)
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Date: Sun, 18-Oct-87 20:29:04 EDT
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Stephen Lui writes:

>I would like some suggestions about Sequencing software for the Mac. I've
>heard of Opcode's Sequencer and Mark of the Unicorn's Performer, but
>I don't know too much about them. The things I'm looking for are:
>
>1. No copy protection (I have a hard disk and I don't want the hassle
>2. Patch through capability - anything that goes in the MIDI interface must
>3. Segment looping - I plan to buy another tone generator in the future
>4. Decent editing capability - I hear Opcode's Sequencer's main problem
>5. Ability to control 32 MIDI channels from both the modem port and the
>        Stephen Lui
>        UCLA Department of Computer Science and

Stephen,
    I use mac's almost every day -- I use Opcode & Performer.
    Deluxe music construction, Proff. composer etc....
    BUT the one I recommend is Master Tracks PRO for the MAC.
    Why: MT ( master tracks ) has some of the best editing facilities
    around -- it has visual editing similar to the Paint program
    put out by Southworth -- but uses a standard interface...
    It has segment looping etc.. and a very powerful ability:
    -- the capability to paint in MIDI information!!
    this allows you to 'paint' a pitch bend or crescendo or
    aftertouch swell etc.. very good.
    Now as for copy protection -- I don't know but suspect it is..
    I have rarely seen Music SW for the MAC that is not copy-protected.
    RE: 32 MIDI channels -- I don't think it has that capability --
    do other programs do that?
    I would assume that it would slow down the MAC considerably --
    remember only 16 channels are defined -- so I take it you
    mean that the mac would generate 2 sets of 16 midi channels.
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     These are just my opinions;; check out Master Tracks PRO.
 
     Randomizer@cup.portal.com
 
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