[linux-audio-user] ncurses-based MIDI step sequencer a la muse (matrix mode)?

Brett W. McCoy idragosani at chapelperilous.net
Tue Oct 5 15:55:31 EDT 2004


Hans Fugal wrote:

> Isn't it strange that there are perfectly usable sequencers built into
> some keyboards utilizing only not-very-large LCD displays and the
> keyboard, numeric keypad, some transport buttons, and a dial? Yet we
> are faced with incredibly complex and heavyweight software to do the
> same task.
> 
> I too would love to see a simple, elegant ncurses sequencer. I'm
> fascinated by the fact that there isn't one already; it seems a bit
> idiosynchratic for linux.
> 
> At the risk of overextending myself, I have considered embarking on
> such a project.

What something Timidity++ -- it uses a variety of interfaces, including 
ncurses, slang, GTK+, etc.

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