Music in Sequence: Complete Guide to MIDI Sequencing - Softcover

Lloyd, William; Terry, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0951721402 ISBN 13: 9780951721407

Publisher: Musonix Publishing, 1996

Synopsis

A complete guide to MIDI sequencing - bridging the gulf between music and technology guides. 20 complete pieces to record, ranging from Bach to the Blues, Gershwin to the Muppets. With tips on playing, editing and voicing. It also covers synthesizer techniques, writing drum patterns and bass riffs, using MIDI controllers, quantization and more.

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Review

"recipes" for pieces ranging from Bach to the Muppets ... introduced to an impressive array of purely musical topics -- Music Teacher

A brilliant, unique book. Highly recommended. -- Sound on Sound

The answer to the struggling sequencer user's prayers ... well defined with a clean layout -- Home & Studio Recording

bringing together elements of conventional and computer-based musical composition ... a "must have" for musicians -- The Mix

Synopsis

Could you produce studio quality music even though you never got round to learning an instrument? Would you like to know more about synths & sequencers without being defeated by the jargon? This book has the answers. Music in Sequence is the first real attempt to bridge the gulf between music & technology guides. Using the sequencer's own easy-to-understand graphics, it shows how sequencing will transform the understanding & performance of all styles of music from fugue to funk. Music in Sequence contains 20 different pieces to record, ranging from simple riffs for the complete beginner to music rewarding enough for the most accomplished musician. Each sequence introduces an important technical concept & a new musical skill with detailed guidance on performing, recording & editing. - Composers can hear all parts of an ensemble playing together. - Performers can edit the smallest details on their own recordings - Sequencing will revolutionize your understanding & enjoyment of music Music in Sequence ranges from Bach to the Blues Gershwin to the Muppets Sax Solos to Schubert.

It covers such topics as synthesiser techniques, drum pattersnsm voicing, MIDI controllers, step writing & quantization, with special selections on setting-up equipment writing chord patterns & bass riffsm using music notation & much much more.

Edition details

• Publisher: Musonix Publishing
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0951721402
• ISBN 13: 9780951721407
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112