emusonacid!

Greetings from Seattle.

So, I hear the e5000 sampler has a 48 track sequencer.

I have an Emu ESI-32 that I love (may usurp it via the e5k, tho)
I have a Korg n364 workstation (with 16 track sequencer) that I love to make songs on.

I'm intrigued by the idea of having 48 tracks. That's what I'm after. I know the display is limited (try the n364's), but it seems to have enough "memory" to create some decent songs.

Who can tell me more about using the e5000 sequencer, either solely or in conjunction with an external sequencer/sound module like said n364? Can I use both these badfellas in tandem, doing stuff with measures on my n364 and bar/beats on the e5000 (what's the diff between a bar and a measure, anyhow?) An inquiring mind wants to know.

Finally, this in particular intrigues me: The e5000 sequencer manual claims it can even record more than one channel on a track. HUH?? Does the e5000 sample in order to sequence?

Basically, friends, who out there has used the e5k as a song sequencer, and why should/'nt I do the same? Personally, I'd rather play than program, which is why I've avoided linking up my system to my computer (makes me a Luddite, I know).

Thanks for reading my long-winded verbiage. Peace to you all.


Yours,

m

When you say 'Does the e5000 sample in order to sequence?' I think you have confused Audio with MIDI. MIDI only records relevant control signals such as 'note on' and 'mod-wheel' data to name but a few. The e5000 can record data form more than one MIDI channel onto one track in the on-board sequencer.

With regards to the onboard sequencer's abillities as a sequencer, I would say that it is quite good. If you are quite a good keyboard player, then hit the record and play your song. You can quantize it after, channelize data, etc, after the event if you feel it appropriate.
If you are more into step, or piano roll sequencing, then I'm affraid the toolset is not available within the e5000 to satisfy your needs. although you could create your music in any other software or hardware sequencer and import it into the e-mu as a MIDI file. This can be very handy, as you can create your song in Logic or Cubase, at home - and leave the laptop at home, as the onboard sequencer can also send MIDI to other gear.

NOTE: Be wary of importing MIDI via the floppy drive on systems running EOSv4.7, as it has been reported that disk loading times can be extremely slow. This is one of the few minor problems that may never get solved as e-mu have moved on from the ultra samplers, and are now producing 'soft' samplers with Creative. We have been long forgotten....

Yeah, I assumed they were talking about it as a midi sequencer (n364 does the same thing). It was the idea that it can record more than one channel on a track that had me a bit perpexed. Still not sure how it could record more than 16 tracks without using sampling or a couple extra midi inputs (thought midi typically maxes out at 16 channels when coming from one source).

So, anyway, hmmm, the e5k gets a bit more provocative. . .I really don't need tabulation and such. I just loop and layer with my n364, doing a series of takes until I get the track where I want it to be (then copying measures around, etc). I never step record.

Still not sure what the diff is between a bar (n364) and a measure (e5k) (maybe they only differ in terminology), but I might just pick one up and see how it gets along with my Korg.

Any e5k sequencer stories are still more than welcome here. BTW, what do you all like to use as far as a computer midi interface/router and sequencer goes in case I do have to go that way. Gotta say, the idea of linking up my 1/2 dozen or so modules to my comp seems as daunting as it does intriguing.


Peace,

m