Steinberg Sequel Music Creation and Performance Software (Macintosh and Windows)
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Introduce yourself to the world of audio production with software that includes 5,000+ loops, 600+ instrument sounds and 50+ audio presets.
Overview
Sequel is an affordable and easy-to-use music studio designed for first-time computer music enthusiasts. Combining intuitive tools to record, edit, mix and perform music with great-sounding loops, instruments and effects, Sequel is the perfect first step into music production and performance. Sequel runs on both PCs and Macs and comes with a massive library of more than 5000 loops, over 600 of ready-to-play instrument sounds, stunning effects and the same state-of-the-art audio engine that is preferred by many world-class producers all around the globe. It's never been more fun to create music on a computer!
New in Sequel 2
Sequel 2 offers you so many more new ways to produce your songs - but is just as accessible and easy to use as the first version!
Controller Mode
With the new Controller Mode you can control nearly all Sequel 2 functions with an external keyboard or hardware controller. So you can adjust the track volume with an external controller or you can mute a track with your keyboard. With the MIDI Learn function the allocation of the parameters is so easy: just click a parameter in Sequel 2 and move the desired knob, slider, key or button on your hardware. Now you can control the function with your external hardware.
Live performance without clicking a mouse
The new Controller Mode in Sequel 2 gives you so many options for live performance. You can trigger live pads or edit volume/tune and effects with your hardware controller to create a song on stage - including… read more arranging and mixing - without even using the mouse!
Virtual Keyboard
If you don't have a MIDI keyboard, you can still play melodies in Sequel 2. With the new Virtual Keyboard you just play the notes with your computer keyboard, ideal for composition on the move on your laptop.
Track Icons
Sequel 2 lets you allocate a Track Icon to each track. That helps you to find a track much faster within the Arrange Zone or the Editor. Sequel 2 comes with Icons for many of the most commonly used instruments. You can also change the size, and even tint or rotate the Track Icons. Or use your own pictures - with drag and drop!
Track Freeze
With the Track Freeze function you save CPU power for more tracks and effects! MIDI instruments and effects can use a lot of CPU power, especially on older computer. If you're finding that the limits of your computer's CPU has been reached, just click the "Freeze" button to freeze one or several tracks. If you want to change anything about a frozen track, just click the button to unfreeze the track and edit away.
Free Warp and Audio Reverse
Normally Sequel adjusts loops automatically to the tempo of the project. But for some audio material, you might find you have to make some manual adjustments for the tempo.
With the new Free Warp mode you can warp any part of an audio loop. Just set the warp anchor and move it to the desired time position. This function is also great for creative editing of loops. The Audio Reverse function is also a new feature of Sequel 2, and lets you play audio backwards - a cool effect for breaks!
Tap Tempo
With the new Tap Tempo function it is so easy to assign the tempo of each audio file or to fix the tempo of the song. Just activate the Learn Mode and click the beat with any key. Sequel 2 calculates and shows the tempo.
Improved MediaBay
The MediaBay in Sequel 2 shows how many loops are included within a (sub-)category. Categories with no hits are greyed out. This saves unnecessary clicks and helps you to find out the right loop or sound much faster.
Vista Core Audio Support
With Windows Vista Sequel 2 runs at very low latencies even without external ASIO hardware using the Vista Core Audio driver.
Sequel Content Sets
Sequel Content Sets are now available for Sequel 2! Now you can expand your Sequel sound library with hundreds of additional loops in different music styles, with loads of more loops in your favourite style!
Features:
Complete all-in-one package -- ready-to-use straight out of the box!
Record, edit and mix music in any popular style
More than 5000 loops from world-class producers included, covering popular styles like Hip-Hop, R&B, Dance, Electronic, Pop, Metal, World, and many more
More than 600 ready-to-play instrument sounds including more than 60 drum kits for various styles
Unique live performance mode for remixing/recombining songs on the fly
Seamless combination of linear and pattern based arranging
Audio and instrument parts follow tempo and key in realtime
Built-in studio-quality audio effects, including EQ and Dynamics in every channel
More than 50 Audio Track Presets for various instrument types, as well as vocals
Cross-Platform: Windows and Mac OS X Universal Binary read less
New in Sequel 2
Sequel 2 offers you so many more new ways to produce your songs - but is just as accessible and easy to use as the first version!
Controller Mode
With the new Controller Mode you can control nearly all Sequel 2 functions with an external keyboard or hardware controller. So you can adjust the track volume with an external controller or you can mute a track with your keyboard. With the MIDI Learn function the allocation of the parameters is so easy: just click a parameter in Sequel 2 and move the desired knob, slider, key or button on your hardware. Now you can control the function with your external hardware.
Live performance without clicking a mouse
The new Controller Mode in Sequel 2 gives you so many options for live performance. You can trigger live pads or edit volume/tune and effects with your hardware controller to create a song on stage - including… read more arranging and mixing - without even using the mouse!
Virtual Keyboard
If you don't have a MIDI keyboard, you can still play melodies in Sequel 2. With the new Virtual Keyboard you just play the notes with your computer keyboard, ideal for composition on the move on your laptop.
Track Icons
Sequel 2 lets you allocate a Track Icon to each track. That helps you to find a track much faster within the Arrange Zone or the Editor. Sequel 2 comes with Icons for many of the most commonly used instruments. You can also change the size, and even tint or rotate the Track Icons. Or use your own pictures - with drag and drop!
Track Freeze
With the Track Freeze function you save CPU power for more tracks and effects! MIDI instruments and effects can use a lot of CPU power, especially on older computer. If you're finding that the limits of your computer's CPU has been reached, just click the "Freeze" button to freeze one or several tracks. If you want to change anything about a frozen track, just click the button to unfreeze the track and edit away.
Free Warp and Audio Reverse
Normally Sequel adjusts loops automatically to the tempo of the project. But for some audio material, you might find you have to make some manual adjustments for the tempo.
With the new Free Warp mode you can warp any part of an audio loop. Just set the warp anchor and move it to the desired time position. This function is also great for creative editing of loops. The Audio Reverse function is also a new feature of Sequel 2, and lets you play audio backwards - a cool effect for breaks!
Tap Tempo
With the new Tap Tempo function it is so easy to assign the tempo of each audio file or to fix the tempo of the song. Just activate the Learn Mode and click the beat with any key. Sequel 2 calculates and shows the tempo.
Improved MediaBay
The MediaBay in Sequel 2 shows how many loops are included within a (sub-)category. Categories with no hits are greyed out. This saves unnecessary clicks and helps you to find out the right loop or sound much faster.
Vista Core Audio Support
With Windows Vista Sequel 2 runs at very low latencies even without external ASIO hardware using the Vista Core Audio driver.
Sequel Content Sets
Sequel Content Sets are now available for Sequel 2! Now you can expand your Sequel sound library with hundreds of additional loops in different music styles, with loads of more loops in your favourite style!
Features:
Complete all-in-one package -- ready-to-use straight out of the box!
Record, edit and mix music in any popular style
More than 5000 loops from world-class producers included, covering popular styles like Hip-Hop, R&B, Dance, Electronic, Pop, Metal, World, and many more
More than 600 ready-to-play instrument sounds including more than 60 drum kits for various styles
Unique live performance mode for remixing/recombining songs on the fly
Seamless combination of linear and pattern based arranging
Audio and instrument parts follow tempo and key in realtime
Built-in studio-quality audio effects, including EQ and Dynamics in every channel
More than 50 Audio Track Presets for various instrument types, as well as vocals
Cross-Platform: Windows and Mac OS X Universal Binary read less
Specs
Minimum System Requirements
Mac
* Supported operating systems: Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5 and 10.6
* Power Mac G5 1.8 GHz or Intel Core Solo 1.5 GHz processor
* 1 GB RAM
* 6 GB of free hard disk space
* DVD drive required for installation
* Display resolution 1280x800 pixels
* CoreAudio compatible audio hardware is required
* Internet connection required for license activation
PC
* Supported operating systems: Windows XP (32-Bit), Windows Vista and Windows 7
* Pentium/Athlon 2 GHz desktop, 1.7 GHz mobile, or Core Duo 1.6 GHz processor
* 1 GB RAM
* 6 GB of free hard disk space
* DVD drive required for installation
* Display resolution 1280x800 pixels
* Windows DirectX compatible audio hardware; ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance
* Internet connection required for license activation
Mac
* Supported operating systems: Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5 and 10.6
* Power Mac G5 1.8 GHz or Intel Core Solo 1.5 GHz processor
* 1 GB RAM
* 6 GB of free hard disk space
* DVD drive required for installation
* Display resolution 1280x800 pixels
* CoreAudio compatible audio hardware is required
* Internet connection required for license activation
PC
* Supported operating systems: Windows XP (32-Bit), Windows Vista and Windows 7
* Pentium/Athlon 2 GHz desktop, 1.7 GHz mobile, or Core Duo 1.6 GHz processor
* 1 GB RAM
* 6 GB of free hard disk space
* DVD drive required for installation
* Display resolution 1280x800 pixels
* Windows DirectX compatible audio hardware; ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance
* Internet connection required for license activation
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 844-358-4022
Email: steinbergussupport@yamaha.com
Web: https://helpcenter.steinberg.de
Phone: 844-358-4022
Email: steinbergussupport@yamaha.com
Web: https://helpcenter.steinberg.de
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
(21 ratings)
Submitted September 21, 2008 by a customer from hotmail.com
"A BEGINNERS MUST HAVE!!!!!FUN AND EASY SEQUNCER FOR HIGH QUALITY BEATMAKING AND RECORDING!!!!!!!"
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I plan to use this for a while, Great for inspiration and good for making complete projects. The only problem I have with Sequel is that it is Stanalone. For the Low, Low price I understand and I get around it. But this thing would be simple unbeleivable it could rewire or VST.
Sound
The sounds are excellent!!! I haven't been able to find a more expressive set at this Price. Simply, well sampled and Highly useful
Features
Everthing I need to make Bangin!!!Beats and record all in one application. They couldn't have made it any easier to find something useful with the Media Bay. It puts the ease in ease of use. Also you can record directly into Sequel with processing and effects. In Sequel 2, The Midilearn is awsome, Just click, turn or move and you are in control
Ease of Use
Very, Very, Simple to use. Its as simple as drag and drop, cut, edit, record, mix and export. In my opinion the best thing to ever happen to begginers who are enthused, yet overwhelemed by other complicated apps. PERFECT starter Sequencer with Tons, I mean Tons of Potential. If your new to Beat Making, Believe me it doesnt get and easier without sacraficing sound quality and features.
Quality
Very well designed and programed. I havent had any problems with it running as of yet. Great on CPU.
Value
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST BANG 4 THE BUCK. WHEN IT COMES TO… read more AN INTRODUCTORY BEAT MAKING SEQUENCER
Manufacturer Support
Steinberg is great. I Had a registry clean up application running and it didnt recognize my elicencer. It erased it. Steinberg was prompt with issueing me another one. I was up and running within a day of sending an email. I have several of Steinbergs products, all excellent with excellent support. No problems with them yet.
The Wow Factor
Sequel is bright, colorful and detailed. Everthing is right in fron of you and easily accessable. I have other Sequencers but Sequel is my go to for quick and easy inspiration and fun. It takes the guess work out of a lot of Beat Making and simply lets you get right down to just that. Having fun Making Beats.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist,
Musical Style:
HipHop read less
Sound
The sounds are excellent!!! I haven't been able to find a more expressive set at this Price. Simply, well sampled and Highly useful
Features
Everthing I need to make Bangin!!!Beats and record all in one application. They couldn't have made it any easier to find something useful with the Media Bay. It puts the ease in ease of use. Also you can record directly into Sequel with processing and effects. In Sequel 2, The Midilearn is awsome, Just click, turn or move and you are in control
Ease of Use
Very, Very, Simple to use. Its as simple as drag and drop, cut, edit, record, mix and export. In my opinion the best thing to ever happen to begginers who are enthused, yet overwhelemed by other complicated apps. PERFECT starter Sequencer with Tons, I mean Tons of Potential. If your new to Beat Making, Believe me it doesnt get and easier without sacraficing sound quality and features.
Quality
Very well designed and programed. I havent had any problems with it running as of yet. Great on CPU.
Value
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST BANG 4 THE BUCK. WHEN IT COMES TO… read more AN INTRODUCTORY BEAT MAKING SEQUENCER
Manufacturer Support
Steinberg is great. I Had a registry clean up application running and it didnt recognize my elicencer. It erased it. Steinberg was prompt with issueing me another one. I was up and running within a day of sending an email. I have several of Steinbergs products, all excellent with excellent support. No problems with them yet.
The Wow Factor
Sequel is bright, colorful and detailed. Everthing is right in fron of you and easily accessable. I have other Sequencers but Sequel is my go to for quick and easy inspiration and fun. It takes the guess work out of a lot of Beat Making and simply lets you get right down to just that. Having fun Making Beats.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist,
Musical Style:
HipHop read less
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