Hi folks : ).
I'm looking to get into making some music. Ambient breakzy stuff preferably. I'd prefer to use a hardware sequencer at first due to the tactile nature of the hardware and the ease of use of having something with a synth and a drum machine built in (preferably with a sampler).
What are the options for a beginner in this area, and have things moved on in this area from the days of the MC-303/RMX1?
Advice appreciated. : )
Best cheap hardware sequencer?
Re: Best cheap hardware sequencer?
Ross might be able to suggest otherwise (as I believe he's going more and more hardware orientated), but I'd honestly suggest starting with software first for making music and if you want the tactile nature of hardware get a generic midi controller like the Korg Nano range
eg.
![Image](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/130/160111292265002f1.jpg)
or
![Image](http://djtechtools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/akai-midimix-controller-messe15.jpg)
It could be that you start making tracks with all that hardware and find out it's not for you, but as you've written the above I'm guessing you have a computer so are ready to go already with no expense to worry about !
eg.
![Image](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/130/160111292265002f1.jpg)
or
![Image](http://djtechtools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/akai-midimix-controller-messe15.jpg)
It could be that you start making tracks with all that hardware and find out it's not for you, but as you've written the above I'm guessing you have a computer so are ready to go already with no expense to worry about !
Re: Best cheap hardware sequencer?
I don't have a sequencer, just a bunch of synths (with built in sequencers like the Volcas), so I can't help sadly!
Re: Best cheap hardware sequencer?
Depends on how cheap though.. Wouldn't an MPC1000 with JJOS be a good hardware sequencer choice?
Re: Best cheap hardware sequencer?
I had a Alesis MMT8 ages ago, and also a MPC2000XL sometime after. I would recommend the Akai as its easy to use, i like the pads, good for looping so you don't have to play every second of every track by hand. Lots of drum samples available for it also.
Re: Best cheap hardware sequencer?
an old roland mc505 maybe? had the keyboard version the jx305 a lifetime ago and triggerd stuff from there.