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Mobile Music Sequencer app for iPhone and iPad


4.6 ( 4416 ratings )
Music Entertainment
Developer: Yamaha Corporation
Free
Current version: 3.3.9, last update: 1 year ago
First release : 08 Nov 2021
App size: 237.24 Mb

Yamahas Mobile Music Sequencer enables composers to combine a range of phrase patterns and create musical compositions intuitively, following the flow of composition, from phrases to sections and from sections to songs.
Wherever you are, you can now sketch the outline of a composition. In addition, you can use the ingredients to delicately craft songs on a Yamaha synthesizer, or in Steinberg Cubase.

Create a song right away as follows:

Step 1-Create phrases
You can choose from a rich selection of 382 preset phrases (the phrase is the smallest unit in the structure of a composition). Under Phrase in the View screen, tap on a cell in which no setting has been made, then tap on the Select button on the left. To listen to a preset phrase, tap on its name. It is also possible to use real-time recordings made using the keyboard within an application, or user phrases which have been created using piano roll input. Using the powerful Loop Remix function, it is possible to divide selected phrases at specified intervals and then order them randomly, automatically insert rolls or breaks, and thus rework them into new phrases.

Step 2-Create sections
Combine multiple phrases together to create a section. Phrases are arranged in a vertical block and playback is turned on and off using the Section button at the bottom of the screen. The phrases can be managed as a single unit.
By specifying codes for individual sections, you can easily create variations. Using the Create command you can also create a succession of new sections based on the phrase that is currently being played back, which allows production to proceed smoothly.

Step 3-Create Songs
Put together complete songs by pasting together sections. This is easily accomplished by touching the Section area and then just dragging and dropping sections into the data area. Naturally, you can also input sections by recording in real time or by using the piano roll screen.

Advantages
• Built-in software synth with 92 high-quality sounds (including 9 types of drumkit) enables faithful rendering of sequence patterns.
• Sound editing using filters, EG, and other effects
• Mixer function for each part
• Effects including reverb, chorus, and variations
• Audio Chord Assist functions
Audio Chord Assist automatically analyzes chord progressions and displays the results. You can copy this chord information from songs stored in music apps and paste it into any section of your own song.
• Additional phrases and sounds
Four additional voice and phrase datapacks can be purchased directly using the application. (Dance Pop, Electronic, Hip Hop, R&B). Moreover, two additional song and phrase datapacks and one phrase datapack can be also purchased directly using the application.(Song and Phrase datapack: TeddyLoid/Mobile Conductor, access/Eien Dive, Phrase databack: QY Pack)
*In case your purchased pack cant be transferred to the app, please tap the "Restore Purchases" button at the bottom of the purchase screen.
• File export
As well as a function for outputting standard general-purpose MIDI files, the application also includes a function for exporting files in an even easier-to-use format designed for Yamaha synths, in which characteristic sounds are specified in advance. (MOTIF XF, S90XS/S70XS, MOXF6/MOXF8, MOX6/MOX8, MX49/61, Tyros5 and MOTIF XS)
We also support Dropbox as an export destination folder.
• Mix-down
Audio mix-down of a song or a phrase and conversion of the song or the phrase to an audio file can be performed in real time.
• Compatibility with SoundCloud

Pros and cons of Mobile Music Sequencer app for iPhone and iPad

Mobile Music Sequencer app good for

Phrases and scale sequencer... Le son est génial, avec audio copy...
This app would be better if you can choose voices & performances
Unbelievably well constructed user interface. I have used all the great iOS sequencers (nanostudio, music studio, gadget, beatmaker, cubasis, etc..) and this is now my go-to app for composing. It is built to encourage more musical experimentation. You must RTFM (read the, ahem, manual) to get the most out of this. A well-illustrated manual is hidden in the apps System menu under "Other". Or it can be found online. I am loving using his on my iPhone 6 Plus. Great job. Everything is very nicely compartmentalized and automation of parameters is an unexpected bonus. Update: this app is amazing. I wish Logic had an phrase-arranging mode that worked like this. It is the ultimate composing tool. May not have the most current synth technology. But it is the best Ive found for composing and experimenting with grooves, harmony and mixing and remixing of phrases. It resembles Ableton Live-- or rather, I hear, Ableton is the one that resembles Yamahas workstation sequencing, but this actually better in many respects. This is the hidden jewel in the rough. Cant believe Ive been waiting this long to try it. I just never could find much info on it! Yes it looks quirky, but its features, once understood, open up worlds of composing joy. For example, input a rhythmic vamp just once and then program that automatically into a chord progression that you can keep tailoring to best compliment your melodic phrases; you can even specify the lowest and highest note you want that voice to play and itll make sure to adjust chord progression voicings accordingly! Mix and match phrases from different sections and create new ones from what works. And more! Holy cow. And once you learn it, you know it. With a bit of effort (maybe an evening or two), its fairly easy to master this powerful app and then feel completely freed up to focus on letting the creativity flow.
This is an incredible app. I hope it evolves because i hope this app stays around forever and gets more options. I would love midi import and export. I would also love an arpeggiator option to play with the patterns like a customized arpeggiator. That would be a dream come true.

Some bad moments

Last update to add bluetooth has destroyed sequencer stability and usability. Midi in no longer recognized. Sequencer freezing. Sound engine goes down constantly. 3rd party app add ons to track do not work anymore. Please solve this urgently ! Ipad air, 128gb
Was a great app, till the last update (to add bluetooth support). Now songs are not playing, no sounds are produced. Was a great tool. Now is just impossible to use. Please deliver a stable version as it use to be!
This app is no good synth arp is way better Phrases that come with this are horrible and if want good ones you have to pay via in app purchase
This App is overpriced, very few sounds available, you need to buy very expensive sounds pack to get more, there are tons of free apps very much better than this one, if I could I would ask my money back! This app should be free of charge and the add ons pack should be not more than 99 cents. Thumbs down!!!