Randomization and Arpeggiation

coolcat · 15th December 2006

Many years ago, on the Mac - there was a fantastic specialized sequencer application called: 'M'. Basically, it was a cool sequencer that was heavily focused on dealing with randomization and arpeggiation and other specialized techniques that could build interesting sequences from short MIDI themes and phrases.

That program was phased out many years ago I'm wondering if there's anything on the Mac or PC that can compare. I think Ableton Live is a very good start along these lines - and was wondering if there's any other programs with some of these capabilities?

jdyoungj · 16th December 2006

Cycling 74 still sells it
http://shopping.netsuite.com/cycling74

I haven't tried it but am quite curious.

jkshort · 16th December 2006

If you're into generative stuff pick up a used atari or download the pc atari emulator called steem. m and all sorts of other atari music software is now freeware and can be downloaded here:
http://gem.win.co.nz/hall/pages/midi.html

steem you can get here http://tamw.atari-users.net/steem.htm

it works with most pc midi hardware.
Jeff

Tibbon · 17th December 2006

I'd just write MAX patches to do a lot of this stuff. Works great.

FilmDingo · 17th December 2006

Jeff, thanks for the links - thumbsup

15th December 2006	#1
coolcat Gear interested Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15 Thread Starter	Randomization and Arpeggiation Many years ago, on the Mac - there was a fantastic specialized sequencer application called: 'M'. Basically, it was a cool sequencer that was heavily focused on dealing with randomization and arpeggiation and other specialized techniques that could build interesting sequences from short MIDI themes and phrases. That program was phased out many years ago I'm wondering if there's anything on the Mac or PC that can compare. I think Ableton Live is a very good start along these lines - and was wondering if there's any other programs with some of these capabilities? __________________ Thanks - Dave

16th December 2006	#2
jdyoungj Gear interested Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 4	M is still around Cycling 74 still sells it http://shopping.netsuite.com/cycling74 I haven't tried it but am quite curious.

16th December 2006	#3
jkshort Gear nut Joined: Jun 2003 Location: toronto Posts: 118	If you're into generative stuff pick up a used atari or download the pc atari emulator called steem. m and all sorts of other atari music software is now freeware and can be downloaded here: http://gem.win.co.nz/hall/pages/midi.html steem you can get here http://tamw.atari-users.net/steem.htm it works with most pc midi hardware. Jeff __________________ Chuck Norris does not sleep. He waits.

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Tibbon Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Boston/MA Posts: 4,780 2 Reviews written	I'd just write MAX patches to do a lot of this stuff. Works great. __________________ David Fisher (aka tibbon) What is Noise, Blog (DIY, gear, tech, etc) Follow me on Twitter imVOX- Voice for Gamers WTB: Moog Theremin Signature Edition

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FilmDingo Gear nut Joined: Jul 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 96	Jeff, thanks for the links - thumbsup