Why such limited use of the step generator?

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2006/11/13 13:02:17 (permalink)

Why such limited use of the step generator?

Hi, all:
I've just auditioned most of the programs in the Pads folder, and checked the elements they contain for clues as to how to make this complex instrument go.

I've noticed that only a very rare few elements in a rare few programs contain active step generators. Why is this? I gathered from the press releases that the step generators were a major part of why this instrument is so capable in the area of tempo-synced morphing, and expect to use this feature a lot.

Why do you suppose so few of the examples are made this way?

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    RE: Why such limited use of the step generator? 2006/11/13 13:10:18 (permalink)
    I would say that the number of presets which use the StepGen roughly reflects the proportion of sounds with SG's that one would use in a song. Of course, this depends on which type of music each person makes. I can see a heavy use of SG's in ambiental or trance music, but not so much in other genres. Maybe a pad here and there, or a couple rhythmic sequences, but that's all. Too many complex presets and the synth would only be useful for certain applications, and unattractive to people who mostly want the typical basses, pads, and leads.

    Just an opinion.

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    RE: Why such limited use of the step generator? 2006/11/13 13:33:50 (permalink)
    Most patches using 'aggressively' the Step Generator are in the Sequences folder, not in the Pads folder. Same for both expansion packs.


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    RE: Why such limited use of the step generator? 2006/11/13 14:15:21 (permalink)
    Yes, try the squencer folders. And there is nothing to stop you from adapting presets to use step generators. I use them most for the filters, since presets using frequencies restrict their atual use.

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    RE: Why such limited use of the step generator? 2006/11/14 06:34:18 (permalink)
    Rene,
    Wow!Great! Thanks, that makes sense, and reassures me that the step generator is, in fact, as useful and powerful a tool as I was expecting it to be.
    I'm on my way to audition the Sequences folder! Thanks again!
    --thndrsn

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