Xequence 2.4: Workflow, Workflow, Workflow!

SevenSystems

@prtr_jan said:

@SevenSystems said:

So, here's the question: Do you have any small thing (or things) would you like to see changed / added / made configurable? Any tiny frustrations / gripes that add up during your work, where a tiny change in the user interface would have a significant impact?

An option to split a note/chord into any equal parts.

Do you mean something like this:

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[Deleted User]

@SevenSystems said:

@prtr_jan said:

@SevenSystems said:

So, here's the question: Do you have any small thing (or things) would you like to see changed / added / made configurable? Any tiny frustrations / gripes that add up during your work, where a tiny change in the user interface would have a significant impact?

An option to split a note/chord into any equal parts.

Do you mean something like this:

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becomes

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?

Yes!

ipadbeatmaking

@prtr_jan said:

@SevenSystems said:

@prtr_jan said:

@SevenSystems said:

So, here's the question: Do you have any small thing (or things) would you like to see changed / added / made configurable? Any tiny frustrations / gripes that add up during your work, where a tiny change in the user interface would have a significant impact?

An option to split a note/chord into any equal parts.

Do you mean something like this:

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becomes

--- --- --- --- --- ---
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?

Yes!

+1

SevenSystems

OK. I'm wondering if this is something that is needed so often that it justifies its own feature?

The same can currently be achieved by:

• shortening the notes to the desired "split length", and then tapping on "Duplicate" a number of times

• If the requirement is to repeat the notes until the end of the clip, "PROCESS" -> "Fill Clip" will automatically create the duplicates.

Just random thoughts...

ipadbeatmaking

@SevenSystems said:
OK. I'm wondering if this is something that is needed so often that it justifies its own feature?

The same can currently be achieved by:

• shortening the notes to the desired "split length", and then tapping on "Duplicate" a number of times

• If the requirement is to repeat the notes until the end of the clip, "PROCESS" -> "Fill Clip" will automatically create the duplicates.

Just random thoughts...

Sure it’s possible via workarounds, so it isn’t a requirement/deal breaker, but it’s a nice workflow enhancer when editing.

I think it’d also be cool to have the quantize button on its own vs inside the process menu since it’s a pretty often used tool.

[Deleted User]

@ipadbeatmaking said:

@SevenSystems said:
OK. I'm wondering if this is something that is needed so often that it justifies its own feature?

The same can currently be achieved by:

• shortening the notes to the desired "split length", and then tapping on "Duplicate" a number of times

• If the requirement is to repeat the notes until the end of the clip, "PROCESS" -> "Fill Clip" will automatically create the duplicates.

Just random thoughts...

Sure it’s possible via workarounds, so it isn’t a requirement/deal breaker, but it’s a nice workflow enhancer when editing.

I think it’d also be cool to have the quantize button on its own vs inside the process menu since it’s a pretty often used tool.

agreed, would be a nice workflow enhancer. chop this note into seven equal parts! (without having to calculate the desired lenght)

mjcouche

You could also buy Perforator.

SevenSystems

@ipadbeatmaking said:

@SevenSystems said:
OK. I'm wondering if this is something that is needed so often that it justifies its own feature?

The same can currently be achieved by:

• shortening the notes to the desired "split length", and then tapping on "Duplicate" a number of times

• If the requirement is to repeat the notes until the end of the clip, "PROCESS" -> "Fill Clip" will automatically create the duplicates.

Just random thoughts...

Sure it’s possible via workarounds, so it isn’t a requirement/deal breaker, but it’s a nice workflow enhancer when editing.

OK, I'm just trying to understand why and when this would be required.

In case you use this for "chopping up" chords for EDM "trance gates" or similar (as @mjcouche seems to suggest), it's often better to use volume automation for this, as that also keeps the various envelopes / synced LFOs of the synth "intact"?

I think it’d also be cool to have the quantize button on its own vs inside the process menu since it’s a pretty often used tool.

Yes, I think a general way to configure the toolbars to bring individual options out of the menus directly into the toolbar would be nice (at least on iPad -- on iPhone the toolbars are already cramped). It's something that I've considered from the start. Will dig this up in the roadmap and try to bring it forward

ipadbeatmaking

@SevenSystems said:

@ipadbeatmaking said:

@SevenSystems said:
OK. I'm wondering if this is something that is needed so often that it justifies its own feature?

The same can currently be achieved by:

• shortening the notes to the desired "split length", and then tapping on "Duplicate" a number of times

• If the requirement is to repeat the notes until the end of the clip, "PROCESS" -> "Fill Clip" will automatically create the duplicates.

Just random thoughts...

Sure it’s possible via workarounds, so it isn’t a requirement/deal breaker, but it’s a nice workflow enhancer when editing.

OK, I'm just trying to understand why and when this would be required.

In case you use this for "chopping up" chords for EDM "trance gates" or similar (as @mjcouche seems to suggest), it's often better to use volume automation for this, as that also keeps the various envelopes / synced LFOs of the synth "intact"?

The way I would use it is for note repeat/ratcheted kicks, hi hats, snare they way it’s done in FL Studio via the ‘chopper’ to add complex rolls at various spots

I think it’d also be cool to have the quantize button on its own vs inside the process menu since it’s a pretty often used tool.

Yes, I think a general way to configure the toolbars to bring individual options out of the menus directly into the toolbar would be nice (at least on iPad -- on iPhone the toolbars are already cramped). It's something that I've considered from the start. Will dig this up in the roadmap and try to bring it forward

This would be great!

audiobussy

I am a big fan. Let me know when this can host AUs

SevenSystems

@ipadbeatmaking OK, thanks for the examples!

Foleslaw

@ipadbeatmaking said:

@SevenSystems said:

@ipadbeatmaking said:

@SevenSystems said:
OK. I'm wondering if this is something that is needed so often that it justifies its own feature?

The same can currently be achieved by:

• shortening the notes to the desired "split length", and then tapping on "Duplicate" a number of times

• If the requirement is to repeat the notes until the end of the clip, "PROCESS" -> "Fill Clip" will automatically create the duplicates.

Just random thoughts...

Sure it’s possible via workarounds, so it isn’t a requirement/deal breaker, but it’s a nice workflow enhancer when editing.

OK, I'm just trying to understand why and when this would be required.

In case you use this for "chopping up" chords for EDM "trance gates" or similar (as @mjcouche seems to suggest), it's often better to use volume automation for this, as that also keeps the various envelopes / synced LFOs of the synth "intact"?

The way I would use it is for note repeat/ratcheted kicks, hi hats, snare they way it’s done in FL Studio via the ‘chopper’ to add complex rolls at various spots

I think it’d also be cool to have the quantize button on its own vs inside the process menu since it’s a pretty often used tool.

Yes, I think a general way to configure the toolbars to bring individual options out of the menus directly into the toolbar would be nice (at least on iPad -- on iPhone the toolbars are already cramped). It's something that I've considered from the start. Will dig this up in the roadmap and try to bring it forward

This would be great!

Yep. I mentioned it before as well - the whole of FL Studio's (desktop version) pianoroll and it's tools are a VERY good reference for inspiration.

[Deleted User]

@Foleslaw said:

@ipadbeatmaking said:

@SevenSystems said:

@ipadbeatmaking said:

@SevenSystems said:
OK. I'm wondering if this is something that is needed so often that it justifies its own feature?

The same can currently be achieved by:

• shortening the notes to the desired "split length", and then tapping on "Duplicate" a number of times

• If the requirement is to repeat the notes until the end of the clip, "PROCESS" -> "Fill Clip" will automatically create the duplicates.

Just random thoughts...

Sure it’s possible via workarounds, so it isn’t a requirement/deal breaker, but it’s a nice workflow enhancer when editing.

OK, I'm just trying to understand why and when this would be required.

In case you use this for "chopping up" chords for EDM "trance gates" or similar (as @mjcouche seems to suggest), it's often better to use volume automation for this, as that also keeps the various envelopes / synced LFOs of the synth "intact"?

The way I would use it is for note repeat/ratcheted kicks, hi hats, snare they way it’s done in FL Studio via the ‘chopper’ to add complex rolls at various spots

I think it’d also be cool to have the quantize button on its own vs inside the process menu since it’s a pretty often used tool.

Yes, I think a general way to configure the toolbars to bring individual options out of the menus directly into the toolbar would be nice (at least on iPad -- on iPhone the toolbars are already cramped). It's something that I've considered from the start. Will dig this up in the roadmap and try to bring it forward

This would be great!

Yep. I mentioned it before as well - the whole of FL Studio's (desktop version) pianoroll and it's tools are a VERY good reference for inspiration.

Multitrackstudio (also ipad) has the function too. I believe it's called 'divide into equal parts' when you select notes.

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SevenSystems

If there's multiple notes of different lengths selected, is EACH note split into, say, 5 parts individually, or is a "global" "grill" used to split ALL selected notes at the same 4 positions?

[Deleted User]

@SevenSystems said:
If there's multiple notes of different lengths selected, is EACH note split into, say, 5 parts individually, or is a "global" "grill" used to split ALL selected notes at the same 4 positions?

I'll check it tonight.

MisplacedDevelopment

@SevenSystems said:
If there's multiple notes of different lengths selected, is EACH note split into, say, 5 parts individually, or is a "global" "grill" used to split ALL selected notes at the same 4 positions?

In MTS, multiple selected notes played in series or parallel (as chords) are split as individual notes e.g.

Edit: I should say, that was originally two notes after selecting both and then selecting the option to split into 4.

SevenSystems

@prtr_jan @MisplacedDevelopment thanks, so it seems like each note is treated individually. 👍

tpj

@SevenSystems

1. Option to have the midi cc faders on the right side.
2. A keyboard /midi cc fader layout with just as much cc faders on top as keys below.
3. Midi cc faders with momentary cc. So wherever you tap/ release it will send a momentary cc value on touch.
4. Perfect for fx like koala fx, turnado type fx that rely on momentary cc action.

SevenSystems

@tpj said:
@SevenSystems

1. Option to have the midi cc faders on the right side.

Yes. That should be quite straightforward to implement.

3. Midi cc faders with momentary cc. So wherever you tap/ release it will send a momentary cc value on touch.

I'm not sure if this is what you mean, but you can already get that kind of behaviour by selecting "Gate" mode for a slider?

[Deleted User]

@SevenSystems
for all Xequence keys/pads: the ability to hold/latch a key/pad by for instance swiping down on it (hope not too many conflicts).
most of the time I trigger loops/instruments by holding the key/pad and letting them go with the note off when I stop holding the key/pad. sometimes I want to keep a loop going while keeping my fingers free, because I need them elsewhere. Being able to hold/latch a key/pad with a simple gesture would be great..

and/or being able to toggle keys/pads

Sylvain

Arriving late on the game, I am left with one very small things

• one renaming something, a project for instance, the text entry is blank. So when you just want to add number to "my super song with a very long title in your face" you need to type everything
• Recently I am loosing my settings time to time (MIDI Tru and Virtual source, the one I used often are sometime turned off). Also when I close and reopen the app they are okay. Hard to find the behaviour.
• toggle the metronome in button 3 states instead of two : off, always on, on when recording to avoid going into settings

A feature idea :
1/ select a clip 2/ process-> make new drum pad
And boom you make a drum pad (order by lower to higher note) with only the notes inside the clip. A "Can't do" if too many notes of course.

SevenSystems

@prtr_jan said:
@SevenSystems
for all Xequence keys/pads: the ability to hold/latch a key/pad by for instance swiping down on it (hope not too many conflicts).
most of the time I trigger loops/instruments by holding the key/pad and letting them go with the note off when I stop holding the key/pad. sometimes I want to keep a loop going while keeping my fingers free, because I need them elsewhere. Being able to hold/latch a key/pad with a simple gesture would be great..

and/or being able to toggle keys/pads

Thanks, that's on the roadmap for Xequence, quite high on the list ☺️

SevenSystems

@Sylvain said:
Arriving late on the game, I am left with one very small things

• one renaming something, a project for instance, the text entry is blank. So when you just want to add number to "my super song with a very long title in your face" you need to type everything
• Recently I am loosing my settings time to time (MIDI Tru and Virtual source, the one I used often are sometime turned off). Also when I close and reopen the app they are okay. Hard to find the behaviour.
• toggle the metronome in button 3 states instead of two : off, always on, on when recording to avoid going into settings

A feature idea :
1/ select a clip 2/ process-> make new drum pad
And boom you make a drum pad (order by lower to higher note) with only the notes inside the clip. A "Can't do" if too many notes of course.

Oh that's interesting... so kinda like "Insert -> Scale from selection", but for drum pads. Noted!

[Deleted User]

@SevenSystems said:

@tpj said:
@SevenSystems

1. Option to have the midi cc faders on the right side.

Yes. That should be quite straightforward to implement.

3. Midi cc faders with momentary cc. So wherever you tap/ release it will send a momentary cc value on touch.

I'm not sure if this is what you mean, but you can already get that kind of behaviour by selecting "Gate" mode for a slider?

it’s good to have the gate mode!

if you want to always send the exact same cc value when you press it, that’s almost impossible to achieve. (or maybe I missed how to achieve that)

SevenSystems

@prtr_jan said:

@SevenSystems said:

@tpj said:
@SevenSystems

1. Option to have the midi cc faders on the right side.

Yes. That should be quite straightforward to implement.

3. Midi cc faders with momentary cc. So wherever you tap/ release it will send a momentary cc value on touch.

I'm not sure if this is what you mean, but you can already get that kind of behaviour by selecting "Gate" mode for a slider?

it’s good to have the gate mode!

if you want to always send the exact same cc value when you press it, that’s almost impossible to achieve. (or maybe I missed how to achieve that)

Yeah that's true, the only thing you could get is an exact value (the last manually set one outside gate mode) on RELEASE...

[Deleted User]

@SevenSystems said:

@prtr_jan said:

@SevenSystems said:

@tpj said:
@SevenSystems

1. Option to have the midi cc faders on the right side.

Yes. That should be quite straightforward to implement.

3. Midi cc faders with momentary cc. So wherever you tap/ release it will send a momentary cc value on touch.

I'm not sure if this is what you mean, but you can already get that kind of behaviour by selecting "Gate" mode for a slider?

it’s good to have the gate mode!

if you want to always send the exact same cc value when you press it, that’s almost impossible to achieve. (or maybe I missed how to achieve that)

Yeah that's true, the only thing you could get is an exact value (the last manually set one outside gate mode) on RELEASE...

didnt know that, ill check it later!

[Deleted User]

being able to share/use Xequence pads/keys AU presets with the ones in Xequence

crushed

Solo the clip being edited in the piano roll (de facto setting the loop to this clip) without having to leave the piano roll to solo the track

SevenSystems

@crushed said:
Solo the clip being edited in the piano roll (de facto setting the loop to this clip) without having to leave the piano roll to solo the track

Yeah, a separate solo button inside the pianoroll editor would make a lot of sense, has been requested before and is on the agenda!