Sequencers
The brains of the operation
>Sequencers can be the heart of a modular system and come in an array of flavours, from classic analogue eight-step modules, with fewer options – perfect for looping simple melodies – through to the massively complex digital sequencers that, while harder to grasp, can be programmed for a full live set.
Fundamentally a sequencer is used to send pitch and trigger info to the rest of your system, but increasing numbers of features have been added to many, so that modern sequencers can output multiple channels of pitch information, send gates and triggers, as well as modulation, so they really can act as the brain for a rig. Some sequencers add even more, with options to add controlled randomisation to a sequence, allowing patches to evolve over time, while remaining in key and musical.