sqsl Nashville vs Diosynth Live

sqsl Nashville is a MIDI controller/tool for exploring harmonies, modes, and chord progressions within heptatonic scales. Concept When we press a key on a traditional MIDI keyboard/piano, we are saying: "play a specific note (pitch/frequency)". When we press a "key" in the Nashville app, we are saying "play a chord shape from this degree of the currently selected scale". The played chord shape is defined as a set of degree offset(s) from the played degree. Examples 1/ If the scale is set to C Major and the chord shape is set to be 3 notes (1, 3, 5), playing keys 1 to 7 would result in C Major's triads (CEG, DFA, EGB, FAC, GBD, ACE, BDF). 2/ If the scale is set to C Major and the chord shape is set to be a single note (1), playing keys 1 to 7 would simply play the 7 notes of the C Major scale (CDEFGAB). 3/ If the scale is set to C Major and the chord shape is set to be a single note (2), playing keys 1 to 7 would play the notes of the C Major scale but shifted by one degree (DEFGABC). Setting the scale Scales in Nashville are set using 3 parameters: - Scale pattern: semitone distance (interval) pattern - Mode: rotation of the scale pattern, defining which member of the scale pattern is used as the start point - Root note: which absolute note (pitch) is used as the start point for the rotated scale pattern Examples 1/ We select Diatonic as our scale pattern—meaning we want to work with the interval pattern 2-2-1-2-2-2-1 (or whole, whole, half, whole, whole, whole, half). We select the first Mode (I), which means we will not rotate the scale pattern, and we select C as the root note. We have set the scale C-D-E-F-G-A-B—usually called the C Major scale. 2/ We select Diatonic again (2-2-1-2-2-2-1) but now we select the third Mode (III)—the pattern is rotated by two steps, so we get 1-2-2-2-1-2-2. Selecting C as the root will result in this scale: C-C#-D#-F-G-G#-A#. A very different set of pitches from C Major but related, as it originates from the same scale pattern. Usage (example) - Trigger notes/degrees in the PLAY section, capture them in a loop (REC), and modify the pattern, root, mode, and chord shape to explore variations. - Looped data can evolve – timing and degrees are randomly recombined at the end of each loop, and the chord shape can also be selected randomly. Using with MIDI keyboard - White keys always trigger degrees of currently selected scale (chord shapes set in app are ignored) - Black keys are used to change the scale on the fly - Press C# and following key will set Root - Press D# and following black key will set Scale Pattern - Press D# and following white key will set Mode - F#, G#, A# keys are used as 3 positions where 3 scales can be stored and recalled (long press = store, short press = recall) Notes - Settings and loops are saved automatically but there is no preset system - App runs in the background - Only standalone (no AUv3 support) - Does not produce any sound of its own (only MIDI notes) - More details at https://www.seqsual.com

Diosynth Live™ is the mobile companion app for ASM Diosynth®, designed for quick access during performance, rehearsal, and everyday use. Connect your Diosynth to a compatible iPhone using USB or Bluetooth MIDI, then quickly recall favorite patches and adjust important Setup and MIDI settings without needing a computer. Diosynth Live is organized into three main sections: Favorites, Setup, and MIDI. FAVORITES Keep your favorite sounds close at hand. • Quickly recall favorite patches in Perform mode • Manage and reorder favorites in Edit mode • Keep your Favorites synchronized with your Diosynth SETUP View and adjust Diosynth system and performance settings directly from your iPhone. Setup provides access to settings including pitch, key delay, breath and bite response, assignable buttons, pressure pads, gyroscope, joystick, vibrato, fingering, clock, audio levels, Master FX, and other instrument settings. MIDI View and adjust Diosynth MIDI settings, including Local Control, MIDI channel selection, Program Change settings, joystick and button assignments, and other MIDI-related options. CONNECTIVITY Diosynth Live supports: • USB connection • Bluetooth MIDI • Demo Mode for exploring the app without a connected Diosynth DIOSYNTH LIVE™ AND DIOSYNTH MANAGER™ Diosynth Live is designed for quick patch recall and convenient access to instrument settings while playing. Full patch browsing and editing, bank management, and firmware updates are handled using the Diosynth Manager™ desktop application. Diosynth Live requires an ASM Diosynth for full functionality.