Today's article will focus on the role of a sequencer in hip-hop production. A sequencer allows one to be a virtual conductor, and it is the hub where a producer control the numerous hardware instruments, virtual instruments, and audio sounds that he/she has going on at once. The choice of sequencer is one of the most important decisions that an aspiring hip-hop producer can make and we'll discuss the reasons for this.
Many times, a producer must touch something on the sequencer to record or playback a sound in his/her studio. It is for this reason that the choice of a sequencer is extremely important. A producer must really enjoy the workflow that a sequencer provides them with. An enjoyable workflow that complements a producer's production style will make creating music extremely fun. As a result, the quality of the music will be better. However, if a producer finds a workflow tedious and cumbersome, making music will not be enjoyable and the resulting music will sound uninspired. A producer should not skimp on the choice of a sequencer to save money. They should take the time to research and buy the program that he/she truly enjoys. Sequencers can be broken down into 2 broad types:
Linear: In a linear sequencer, you construct each track in a song from beginning to end. Each track and every part must be programmed from the intro until the end of a song. For parts that repeat constantly, you can usually copy and past or duplicate the same song over and over again until it repeats. This is the classic sequencer and is found on programs such as Cubase, Pro Tools, and Sonar.
Pattern Based: In a pattern based program, a producer builds out different song sections. One section may have drums, bass, and a guitar playing. Another section may have just the bass and guitar playing. These sections are then organized to form one cohesive song. Ableton Live, Fruity Loops, and Maschine are examples of pattern based programs.
Choosing a sequencer is definitely a personal decision and each producer will have their own preference of which program they'd like to use. However, for the purposes of hip-hop, I'd highly suggest to use a pattern based program. This type of program really complements the standard workflow of hip-hop, so I'd really give them a try before making a final purchase.
No matter the choice of a sequencing program, a producer should give much thought to a prospective selection before making a decision. The final choice of a program will strongly impact the music that follow.
Many times, a producer must touch something on the sequencer to record or playback a sound in his/her studio. It is for this reason that the choice of a sequencer is extremely important. A producer must really enjoy the workflow that a sequencer provides them with. An enjoyable workflow that complements a producer's production style will make creating music extremely fun. As a result, the quality of the music will be better. However, if a producer finds a workflow tedious and cumbersome, making music will not be enjoyable and the resulting music will sound uninspired. A producer should not skimp on the choice of a sequencer to save money. They should take the time to research and buy the program that he/she truly enjoys. Sequencers can be broken down into 2 broad types:
Linear: In a linear sequencer, you construct each track in a song from beginning to end. Each track and every part must be programmed from the intro until the end of a song. For parts that repeat constantly, you can usually copy and past or duplicate the same song over and over again until it repeats. This is the classic sequencer and is found on programs such as Cubase, Pro Tools, and Sonar.
Pattern Based: In a pattern based program, a producer builds out different song sections. One section may have drums, bass, and a guitar playing. Another section may have just the bass and guitar playing. These sections are then organized to form one cohesive song. Ableton Live, Fruity Loops, and Maschine are examples of pattern based programs.
Choosing a sequencer is definitely a personal decision and each producer will have their own preference of which program they'd like to use. However, for the purposes of hip-hop, I'd highly suggest to use a pattern based program. This type of program really complements the standard workflow of hip-hop, so I'd really give them a try before making a final purchase.
No matter the choice of a sequencing program, a producer should give much thought to a prospective selection before making a decision. The final choice of a program will strongly impact the music that follow.
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