SequencAir
Step Sequencer/Synthesizer
Version 1.0
© 2019 by Ben Martin and Björn Arlt @ Full Bucket Music
http s ://www.fullbucket.de/music
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SequencAir Manual Page 2
Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................3
Background....................................................3
Sequencer......................................................4
Sequencer Playback.........................................4
Sequencer Steps.............................................5
Sequencer Recording.......................................5
Helpers..........................................................5
Bank Chaining.................................................5
Synthesizer.....................................................5
Performance Controls.......................................6
Program Menu.................................................6
Context Menu.................................................6
MIDI Learn.....................................................7
Audio / MIDI Setup (Standalone App Only).........7
A Word About Using SequencAir........................8
Frequently Asked Questions..............................9
SequencAir Manual Page 3
Introduction
SequencAir is a software step sequencer/synthesizer standalone application and VST
plug-in for Microsoft Windows and Apple macOS. It is written in native C++ code for
high performance and low CPU consumption. The main features are:
● 16 chainable banks
● 16 sequencer steps per bank
● Individual controls for Note, Octave, Velocity, Gate, Skip, Mute plus two MIDI
CCs or synth parameters per step
● Sync-to-host and Swing functions
● Optional Start/Stop/Transpose by MIDI Note command
● Additional built-in monophonic synthesizer
● Straightforward user interface
● MIDI Learn ‒ all parameters can be controlled by MIDI CC
● Plug-in supports Windows and macOS (32 bit and 64 bit)
Background
One day before Christmas Eve 2018, I (Björn) got a mail from Ben Martin from
Portugal. Ben proposed the idea of an enhanced step sequencer VST plugin, much in
the style of classic analog gear but with more knobs . What Ben did not know was
that some years ago I already had created a prototype of such a machine but
somehow dropped the idea. While my approach added a very simple synthesizer to it,
Ben’s sequencer part was more elaborated than my original idea.
After some mails back and forth, the basic concept was settled and I started
development. Ben suggested a “matrix-style” sequencer, and it took just a few
iterations until SequencAir was literally ready for production. During this process, Ben
tested the plugin and proposed some great ideas that directly went into the design.
He also created the preset programs 16 to 27.
Now SequencAir surely is not a plugin for the masses, and I think you should be a fan
of old-school analog sequencers to fully appreciate its concept. The full power
becomes apparent when you start playing with it in real time and replace the crappy
built-in synth with the software or hardware instrument of your choice.
Enjoy and have fun!
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