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Xequence | MIDI Workstation

Xequence is an advanced linear MIDI Sequencer and Keyboard / Controller for iPhone and iPad.
Category Price Seller Device
Music $5.99 Seven Systems Cross-Platform Media Limited iPhone, iPad, iPod

NOTE: This app does not produce any sound by itself! It can control OTHER apps or hardware via MIDI!

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Efficient User Interface for an amazing editing workflow on a mobile device
- Scale-aware Keyboard and Pianoroll Editor: All modules and functions observe the current instrument's scale
- 16 scales included
- MIDI File Import and Export (notes, controllers, program changes, track names, etc.)
- Supports any time signature/BPM (fixed per song)
- Extremely tight MIDI timing
- MIDI In and Thru with re-channelization and re-routing to currently selected instrument
- Ableton Link
- MIDI Sync Master (Clock/Start/Stop/Continue/SPP) - other DAWs / pattern sequencers can run in accurate sync with Xequence, e.g. to use audio tracks, or an external drum machine. Several modes for maximum compatibility
- Works perfectly with e.g. AUM or Gadget as hosts / sound generators, with drum sequencers like Ruismaker, or with Beatmaker 2 for synced audio tracks

ARRANGER:

- Unlimited Parts
- Up to 4 tracks (Unlimited Tracks via In-App Purchase)
- 64 Undo/Redo steps
- Per-track non-destructive Swing and Delay (timeshift +/- 200 ms)
- Any Track can be routed to any Instrument
- Parts can be independent or linked (editing the original modifies all copies)
- Part-based looping
- Program changes
- Selection tools: Marquee/Rectangle, Same Track, Same Instrument, Linked Parts, Invert
- Selection modes: Add / Replace
- Editing tools: Create Copy, Create Linked Copy, Unlink, Split, Join, Convert loops to parts
- All edits can be performed across multiple tracks and parts
- Global clipboard (works across projects)
- Position/Length Handles at screen edges for efficient editing

PIANOROLL EDITOR:

- 256 Undo/Redo steps
- Fully scale-aware, all edits observe the current instrument's scale
- Relative or absolute grid: Snap Events to nearest grid line, or move by grid increments
- Live Auditioning of all edits and mini keyboard keys on the left
- Selection tools: Marquee/Rectangle, Same Note, Same Key, Same Beat Position, Invert
- Selection modes: Add & Replace
- Editing tools: Copy, Legato, Quantize, Quantize Ends, Octave +/-, Flip H/V (mirror), Fill part with selection
- Smart Draw mode: Touch to create, touch again to delete, drag up/down to transpose, drag left/right to change length
- Note velocities can be edited just like controllers, see below:

CONTROLLER EDITOR:

- 256 Undo/Redo steps
- Selection tools: Marquee/Rectangle, Same Beat Position, Invert
- Selection modes: Add & Replace
- Editing tools: Copy, Reduce, Quantize, Compress/Expand, Flip H/V (mirror), Ramp (various curves), Fill part with selection
- Smart Draw mode
- Note Velocities can be shown as controllers and edited with the same tools

KEYBOARD / CONTROLLER:

- Fully scale-aware, very playable single or dual keyboards
- Three modes: Scroll, Glide, Lock
- Freely adjustable key width
- CCs (controllers) can be shown as touch bands next to the keyboard
- All CCs can be controlled via touch, device rotation (up to three axes simultaneously), or played like a button ("trance gates")
- Velocity emulation option (via vertical position on key)

INSTRUMENTS:

- Unlimited Instruments (an Instrument is a MIDI destination & channel)
- 3 definable CCs (Controllers) per Instrument (up to 12 via In-App Purchase)
- Compatible with virtually ALL synths and hosts

VARIOUS:

- Audio & MIDI Metronome
- Note chasing (notes play even when playback starts in the middle)
- Robust controller (CC) handling with backchasing (inside parts)
- Perfect song looping, no dropouts/jitter at loop points
- iOS 11 Files app support (in "On My iPhone/iPad")
- Ruler, either fixed or modal (hidden automatically after use, to preserve screen space)
- In-App hints for all important features

Please report any issues via our site, quick and comprehensive customer support is a high priority!

Reviews

The absolute must-have iOS Midi Sequencer/Editor
SenhorLampada

Intuitive interface and feature rich, this is a must-have for your Midi needs. Even when working in smaller screens you’ll feel right at home recording, editing and sequencing. After facing some serious creative blocks because of workflow, I finally got my mojo back. Highly recommended


Yep
scharrface

This is what I was looking for, a real midi workstation for iPhone. Very well put together interface. I had a bit of a hard time figuring out how to configure an external controller (user error) and emailed the company, and first thing in the morning they got me straightened out.


MIDI recording corrupts notes
tangbotu

I can record fine on a PC app, so my controller is working fine. I turned off the quantization, but the recording is still messed up.


Eager for more!
taady123

With patience and thorough study, I have found this indispensable for pre-production. It not only functions as a midi player/sequencer, but in conjunction with AUM, you can control precise playback and recording of the audio. There’s always room for improvement, but if it never changed, it’s still worth its weight in gold.


Cool app, but crashes constantly
Natemasterflex

I like this app, but it’s constantly crashing on my iPhone 7 Plus 256gb. I have no idea why, it happens doing all sorts of different actions. I think it’s something to do with it’s connection to other apps, but it crashes sometimes before I even have another app going! This is still happening even after the last update as of 3-29-18. Would be a fantastic app if it didn’t crash so much.


xcellent
mcfripp

1. Intuitive UI makes working with this app easy. 2. Impressive list of truly useful features - not bloated. 3. Very responsive development team. I've been frustrated with using genome and fugue machine. Although it's early in my experience (haven't done much with the controllers yet), Xequence delivers both the functionality I need and ease of use. Money well spent.


Convoluted and Buggy
Kaiser1313

This app is frustrating to use, the paino roll is convoluted, it won’t play notes longer than a 1/64th. It has crashed multiple times. I submitted a support request and got no reply. Don’t buy this app.


At last!! A professional sequencer
Audiojunkie2013

At last!! A professional sequencer that supports the iPhone as well as the iPad!!!! This thing is awesome!!! It is a work of art!! Even with a small iPhone screen, it is easy to use. Everything is well laid out. Having worked with MIDI before, I didn’t even need to look in the manual!! Music beginners do note, however, this is a midi sequencer. It is a professional tool. You will also need a MIDI instrument in order to hear sound from it. I mention this, because I worry that newbies who don’t understand what they are buying will get frustrated or upset and give poor ratings because they don’t understand how midi sequencers work—this is the real thing—not a toy!! Very full featured!! This app is one of the best things to come along in a long time to the iOS music-making community. 5 Stars!!!


amazing sequencer
Benoskanov

super wicked! fast and easy to use. wish for ableton link in a future update, but otherwise its very recommended.


A great Universal sequencer!
Nofarmer

I picked this up the day it came out and have enjoyed using its straightforward and intuitive design to get some tracks started on my iPhone on the bus to/from work. I'm currently using the basic version but will happily purchase the IAP extra tracks when I need them.


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