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Sequencers

Locating a free MIDI sequencer is a difficult task. It is rare for the big companies to offer a free fully-functioning demo of their product. However, you will find a range of free products with varying limitaions (if any) at Hit Squad and at Music Central.

Logic Fun is an easy to use and colourful sequencer that allows you to record complete audio and MIDI songs. You can view tracks as staves, print, import and export MIDI files. (4.8MB)

 

Muzys 2.0 is an intuitive and powerful music production tool for Windows and MacOS. It features all parts of a traditional music studio such as a Sequencer, Rhythm & Sound Modules, Samplers, Effects Processors, Mixing Desk,in a nice and easy environment, designed to support your musical inspiration!

 

Anvil Studio is a sequencer that is completely free, but very basic. It has an unrestricted license which means that you can put it on as many computers as you like, and share it with anyone. It works on all windows platforms and allows you to record unlimited MIDI and one 1-min audio track. (v1=755kB)

 

Sound Studio II is a powerful MIDI and audio sequencer, with integrated digital audio recording and playback facilities and VST Instruments and effects. It is suitable for Windows 95 / 98 / Me / NT / 2000 / XP. Sound Studio II is ideal for use in the music classroom. It comes free with the E Keys 49 Keyboard, which plugs directly into your computer's USB port. This package is cheap, easy to use and very versatile. (Around $AU230.00)

 

Pro Tools is a professional audio editing and MIDI sequencing package. This version of the software has a limited number of tracks - more than enough for student and teacher needs. It only runs on Windows 98 or ME. At a recent Music Technology conference, this software was demonstrated and recommended by Jazz musician James Morrison. (App:10MB, Docs:5MB)