garageCube

Hi Everyone,

Just announcing the new update to VJ Lupin's Layer Sequencer:



Lots of new features, but most importantly, it will now save your sequences with your sets.

You'll find it in the modules library titled (at) Layer Sequencer 10x16 v2.0

requires an update to the BPM module to run: (at) BPM (global) v3.0

enjoy creating.

Andy T.

bug reports/donations to andy@blackearthmedia.co.uk

hi,

can't seem to get module to run....

setup layers, press start, nothing.
can't clear.

thanks,
tdog

oooopsy daisy.....
ignore last post.

just noticed still had older bpm module running. deleted it and all is good.

thnks again for your fine work.

tdog.

Very nice. I like all of your modules a lot.

Nice indeed. This will definitely stay in my collection of modules.

I tried to put fades on the layers and it works nicely. That always bothered me about the old layer sequencer - that fading layers didn't work correctly.

Absolutely awesome!!
Thanks a lot.

Thats a really great module. I'll be using that a lot. I have one suggestion tho. How about a media set sequencer for both a+b?

oops, theres a module for this already. btw i meant layerset not mediaset.

I found a strange bug while messing about with the module yesterday.
Basically changing to layer set 8 on bank A of the main interface switched of layers 7 and 8, very strange. I'll post more info when I have any more findings.

Hello folks,

Here's an explanation of the modules functions. Sorry I haven't done this sooner. Hope it clears some things up.

Andy T.
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(at) LAYER SEQUENCER 10x16 (v.2.0)

Overview:
Layer Sequencer provides a 10 layer x 16 step matrix for turning the layers on & off in time with the BPM (set by the BPM module). Simply selecting a step in the sequence will turn that layer on, at that point in the cycle.

New features in v.2.0
Patterns
There are now 16 patterns, to store sequences. 8 patterns for Layers 1-5, and 8 patterns for Layers 6-10. Selecting the pattern buttons will switch between patterns (note: Play Modes will affect how these buttons react).

Bar Length
The full cycle is 16 beats. The speed of the beats is affected by the speed ratio buttons (ie. 4/1, 2/1, ….. 1/16,1/32). The Bar Length value will reduce the number of beats in the cycle so you can now work in different time signatures, such as 3/4 time.

BPM Adjust
There is a rotary dial, and a numeric value which displays the current BPM being produced from the BPM (global) module. Any adjustments made in these controls will be picked up by the BPM (global) module. Unlike previous versions, this version of Layer Sequencer now takes all its timing from the BPM module. Note: requires the update of the BPM mod: "(at) BPM (global) v3.0)"

PLAY MODES
Follow Groups
The Follow Group mode links the group (layer-set) buttons on the main M8 screen to the patterns. If the Follow Group button is selected, changing between groups on the main window will switch to the corresponding pattern on the Layer Sequencer, and vica-versa. Follow Group mode will override Quantize mode.

Quantize
This mode allows the user to select a pattern to play from the beginning of the next cycle. (ie, if a sequence has a bar length of 7 beats, and the user selects pattern 6 on beat 3, when the cycle has played beat 7, the pattern will then change to pattern 6 and begin playing from beat 1). If a pattern has been selected to play, but is not yet active, its button will flash. Note: Quantize mode will override Follow Group mode.

EDIT FUNCTIONS
There is now an extended range of editing functions, these functions will only affect the currently selected pattern.

Layer Buttons
On the left hand side of the screen, there are numbered buttons indicating the layer numbers. If selected, the complete sequence for that layer will be turned on.

Clear A
Layers 1-5 will be turned off.

Clear B
Layers 6-10 will be turned off.

Clear All
Layers 1-10 will be turned off.

All On A
Layers 1-5 will be turned on.

All On B
Layers 1-5 will be turned on.

Copy A to B
The sequence for Layers 1-5 will be copied to layers 6-10.

Copy B to A
The sequence for Layers 6-10 will be copied to layers 1-5.

Copy A+B
The complete sequence (Layers 1-10) is copied to an internal clipboard.

Paste
The contents of the clipboard will be pasted into Layers 1-10

SAVING
This version of Layer Sequencer now implements full file saving capabilities. All patterns will be saved into your project file, along with the current state of the sequencer, ie play modes, selected Patterns, Speed Ratio and Bar Length.

good work.. you got my deep respect!

even when there was no manual..

greetz from munich..

pls

Big thank u from Montreal, Canada.. Love this module and it just got even more awesome!

Cheers!

New version in the library!

V2.1

Now supports layer dragging/shuffling. At last!



New feature:
Sync Logical Record.
Trigger layer logical record and playback in time with your sequences.
Play/Record buttons on the right next to each layer.

Tip: Check the 'link master' option in the BPM mod to ensure your logical recordings stay in sync if you are working with a variable tempo.

Have fun.

Something's going wrong with the new module. I installed the new BPM Global 3.3 and the Layer Sequencer 2.1 but the sequencer doesn't work.

Can't trigger any steps like inthe version 2.0. If I start the module it dosn't run.

Any advice?

Hiya,
Thanks for the feedback. I've just deleted my versions. Re-downloaded the modules, started them up and they appear to work fine.

I've had other feedback saying it works fine. This points to a possible issue on your machine.

Are you running any other modules as well?

Does the 'BPM Mod not present' warning come up, and go away again?

Try trashing the modules from your library, and re-downloading them, just incase they have got corrupted in the download.

If that does not work, here is an external link to try downloading them from:

http://blackearthmedia.co.uk/collected/m8/Layer%20Sequencer%20v2.1.zip

Good Luck

Andy