Not really
Don't really like this app although it allows using other synth sources. There are a few seqs out that work better and the vir synth apps work much better within their app. If it were the only seq I had it may rate higher but I like a number of other apps for serious song development. This is more for messin around.
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Inspiring and well thought out
This app gets better and better. Its design is shaped by real musical experience, and it's quickly evolving into one of the best sequencers on the iOS platform. It's far more powerful and easier to use than the hardware sequencers used by Tangerine Dream in the 1970s and 80s. Compared with modern, software-based sequencers, it's slightly less powerful than Thesys, but also MUCH easier to get started and play with. As it says in the description, it doesn't make any sound by itself, but it will breathe new life into the instruments you already have, both hardware and on your iPad.
About the in-app purchases (IAPs): the developer, Anthony Saunders, is NOT trying to nickel and dime his customers. If you're interested in the extra functions, they are worth more than what he's charging. But the basic app is robust, functional, and inspiring.
About the four stars: I'm pleased with this app -- that's why I'm taking the time to write a review -- but if you give everything five stars, you have nothing left for the very best. (I see the same problem after musical and theatrical performances, when everything gets a standing ovation.)
About the in-app purchases (IAPs): the developer, Anthony Saunders, is NOT trying to nickel and dime his customers. If you're interested in the extra functions, they are worth more than what he's charging. But the basic app is robust, functional, and inspiring.
About the four stars: I'm pleased with this app -- that's why I'm taking the time to write a review -- but if you give everything five stars, you have nothing left for the very best. (I see the same problem after musical and theatrical performances, when everything gets a standing ovation.)
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Best step sequencer on iOS
A absolute must buy,wonderful and so quick to get some great sequence going
Needs midi learn
Cool sequencer but will be awesome when I can midi learn the note, transposition slider etc so I can map those controls to cc.
Fantastic iOS sequencer
midiSequencer is an amazing step sequencer for iOS. Immediately accessible, yet powerfully deep. The developer is constantly making updates to improve an already great app. Highly recommend!
Excellent sequencer!
Loving the latest update with the ability to automate 4 MIDI CC's...solid clock, great interface, very cool for controlling your synths and effects!
Great Virtual MIDI controller for synth/music apps
This app is a cool, modern twist on an analog style MIDI panel that looks like something out of the early 80's. The app itself plays no music, but easily links up with (most) popular synthesizers and other Virtual MIDI compatible music apps. The default is 4/4 time and 16 steps, but this can be modified. Each step is set to a note, or skipped over. There are also multiple MIDI channels, so you could actually have different steps playing notes from 2 or more synthesizers in the background. And there are a variety of features that are over my head, but are sure to thrill MIDI experts more knowledgeable than I.
One of my favorite new features in version 1.5 is the introduction of scales. At present, you have chromatic, major, and minor scales, with more to come in the future. This means that you can draw the sliders in sequence so that only in-key notes will play. Great idea for music composition. And, of course, since the machine is automated, it's capable of playing sequences more accurately and faster than would be humanly possible, especially on an iPad touchscreen.
I would note that the current version is not compatible with AudioBus or IAA. That means that you can't access mini-controls for your recording app while you are in Midisequencer. However, you can start the sequence and access the controls while in the AB-compatible app, and there also ways to synchronize timing using MIDI itself. The developer is very responsive and has indicated that AudioBus compatibility is coming in the next update. Great product that can bring new life out of other music apps!
One of my favorite new features in version 1.5 is the introduction of scales. At present, you have chromatic, major, and minor scales, with more to come in the future. This means that you can draw the sliders in sequence so that only in-key notes will play. Great idea for music composition. And, of course, since the machine is automated, it's capable of playing sequences more accurately and faster than would be humanly possible, especially on an iPad touchscreen.
I would note that the current version is not compatible with AudioBus or IAA. That means that you can't access mini-controls for your recording app while you are in Midisequencer. However, you can start the sequence and access the controls while in the AB-compatible app, and there also ways to synchronize timing using MIDI itself. The developer is very responsive and has indicated that AudioBus compatibility is coming in the next update. Great product that can bring new life out of other music apps!
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Surprise package
Quite unassuming at first glance but this app offers a great deal by way of sequencing duties. Very flexible indeed and I can tell a lot of effort as gone into this. It runs in the background and works well over virtual MIDI. I like it :-)
Update: WOW what an update! Some superb features added and so in keeping with the original design of this app. Excellent.
Update: WOW what an update! Some superb features added and so in keeping with the original design of this app. Excellent.
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Great first release!
Already my go to midi step sequencer for iPad (no reason to add audiobus!). Solid immediacy with all the fundamentals including note, velocity, and gate, with the capability to sequence 2 lanes of cc's as well. My wish list for future update would be 1) Discretely variable # of steps per parameter lane, 2) Ability to 'tie' notes to make longer than step value notes and perhaps glide, 3) Multi channel would be nice...at least one more channel to add some counterpoint, 4) Constrain scale would be fun. Nice work, keep it up please!
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Does not support Audiobus
It would be a great feature for this app. Please Anthony, have Audiobus support in a future update.
