Re: MIDI looper?

[Hawkeye255@aol.com]

>>Is there sequencing software (or better, a standalone sequencer) which 
>can
act as a looper, except for MIDI events instead of audio?<<

     I used to use the TR-909 for exactly that for quite a few years, but 
since it's now gone (sold), I use a Quasimid Sirius and a Roland JX-305.   
The Sirius even loops it's sinc signal across the lites ala 909 which is 
great onstage.  I believe there are several other drum machines and 
sequencers that have the same capabilities, albeit that they probably "do 
it" 
in different ways.  BTW: I use Korg modules driven by my looping 
sequencers--two X5DR's and a NS5R.  
     On the 909, I would first, set my tempo, then set the output midi 
channel to 1.  Pick a drum sound on the 909, pick a sound on the module 
(on 
the correct channel) and start the loop.  When I had that sound looping to 
my 
satisfaction (usually a drum or bass line, occassionally an ambient 
textured 
sound) then layer something over that with my EDP.  Limited to one channel 
on 
the 909, however.
       With the new stuff, you can have 7, 8, or 16 channels continuing to 
loop.  I think the Quasimidi 309 and Sirius have the greatest capabilities 
for this.  But I believe the Roland MC-303, MC-505 and JX-305 are damn 
good 
at it too.  I now play these much more sophisticated 'midi loopers' with 
two 
Akai Headrushes thru a 24 channel mixing board (Spirit) adding guitar and 
vocal loops to the mash (as in home made whiskey).

  Bill  "hawkeye"