Time signature variability and freedom
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 12:11 pm
I apologize if this is a repeat thread, but anyways...
I compose largely with a Korg Kaoss Pad 3 and iPhone. I like odd meters (i.e. 7/8, 5/8, 9/8, 13/8, you name it) and would like available as much time signature variability as can be programmed for this application, sequentially up to at least 20 or 30 beats a bar, or preferably, user keypad input-able . I like juxtaposing different overlapping instruments at different time signatures (exhibit A: Frank Zappa's "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Sexually Aroused Gas Mask," off Weasels Ripped My Flesh). Furthermore, I like changing the main time signatures multiple times within a composition, so the ability to sequence varied time signatures for a variable numbers of bars would be an invaluable tool for me as well. The Korg iKaossilator is really the only tool I have available to use multiple instruments at different meters and to change a time signature instantly, but alas, without sequencing, and of course, with that inescapable dancehall/raver vibe. Ugh!
I'm willing to bet this app is already capable of doing one or more of the things I mentioned (and I only got it yesterday!), but I hope these suggestions will help with product development and improved functionality. Thank you for such already wonderful products!
I compose largely with a Korg Kaoss Pad 3 and iPhone. I like odd meters (i.e. 7/8, 5/8, 9/8, 13/8, you name it) and would like available as much time signature variability as can be programmed for this application, sequentially up to at least 20 or 30 beats a bar, or preferably, user keypad input-able . I like juxtaposing different overlapping instruments at different time signatures (exhibit A: Frank Zappa's "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Sexually Aroused Gas Mask," off Weasels Ripped My Flesh). Furthermore, I like changing the main time signatures multiple times within a composition, so the ability to sequence varied time signatures for a variable numbers of bars would be an invaluable tool for me as well. The Korg iKaossilator is really the only tool I have available to use multiple instruments at different meters and to change a time signature instantly, but alas, without sequencing, and of course, with that inescapable dancehall/raver vibe. Ugh!
I'm willing to bet this app is already capable of doing one or more of the things I mentioned (and I only got it yesterday!), but I hope these suggestions will help with product development and improved functionality. Thank you for such already wonderful products!