Sequencer Free-ware

[ColorForm2113]

Hi I recently just took a jump into the software waters of recording. And basically I was curious if there are any free (and legal, I don't want to get my computer over run with viruses or anything lol) sequencer programs. Im looking to send the sequencer out to midi/cv converter then to my micromoog. I want to multitrack it for chords, drums, etc so something with a lot of tracks. Ill be using either audacity or cubase le (it came with my interface) for right now cuz im cheap, later on when I get more comfortable with everything id like to move up to ableton. So any suggestions, im most comfortable with x0x style sequencers but any kind will do really. Thanks

[th0mas]

Reaper. Probably most versatile option.Demo is unencumbered and free, and registration is only like $50.

[smoothcriminal]

Reaper is no fun whatsoever as an x0x-style pattern sequencer.

[etc.]

You may wanna have a look at Numerology

http://www.five12.com/n2.html

Not freeware but you can do quite a bit with the demo. I honestly think the $119 is worth it given just how deep it is.

[th0mas]

Reaper is no fun whatsoever as an x0x-style pattern sequencer.

s**t, missed that requirement, sorry.

[Stab Frenzy]

I think you should just buy the intro version of Live now and save yourself the headache of learning one program now and then learning another later on. It costs $99 which is what a cheap fx pedal or a boozy night out costs but you can do a lot more with it.

Start as you intend to go on.

[Ashe37]

or buy a random piece of hardware that includes Live Lite.....

[ColorForm2113]

thanks for all the help. i will look into reaper, im more comfortable with x0x style sequencing but i have used other methods as well. good point about ableton tho, it would make more sense to start with what i intend to use in the end.

[nuketifromorbit]

The demo version of renoise works fine as a midi sequencer, although I get lag when recording notes into it in real time. Also techno toys 303 is an easy to use if limited sequencer.

[jeeroj]

can you not use the copy of cubase le you have rather than buying another sequencer?

[cartesia]

Mac or PC?

http://www.filter24.org/seq24/news.html

[ColorForm2113]

Im not sure if cubase has a sequencer...I assumed it didn't...oh yeah im using pc, that's kind of a key detail

[Ashe37]

Cubase is a DAW, and has a sequencer.... Back in the day, all cubase was, was a sequencer...

[cartesia]

Seq24 or Cubase LE.. both seem like they'll do what you need, without you having to buy anything.

I love seq24.. almost tempts me to boot up windows every now and then

[ColorForm2113]

sweet! now if i can just get through the headache of installing/activating/registering/etc ill be good thanks for all the help