Thesys: Unleash Your Inner Sequencing Maestro
Step into the world of step sequencing:
Imagine a tool that empowers machines to create music with human-like nuance. Thesys is that tool – your personal drawing board for crafting expressive, step-based music. A sophisticated randomizer stands at the ready, offering a spark of inspiration or a complete sonic mutation, whichever your project demands.
Effortless Pattern Generation:
Creating patterns in Thesys is a breeze. Paint them directly onto the sequencer grid, or leverage the ingenious randomizer and mutate functions for on-the-fly inspiration. Capture melodies directly from your MIDI keyboard, and ditch the tedious wiring – Thesys' internal synthesizer gets you creating music instantly.
Lay the Foundation:
Start by defining the root note. Thesys' built-in scales ensure you never hit a wrong note, keeping your music perfectly in key. Below the pitch lane, you'll find the velocity and gate sequencers, where you'll sculpt the volume and duration of each note. These sections are your playground for crafting intricate riffs and arpeggios, ready to be assigned to patterns.
Performance and Modulation – Breathe Life into Your Music:
Thesys goes beyond the typical step sequencer. The fourth window unveils the Performance Sequencer, a powerhouse disguised as five sequencers in one. Each row empowers you to control octave, pitch bend (with pre-configured shapes for expressive flourishes), chords (for polyphonic sequences), and note rolls – all on a per-step basis. You can even randomize these elements, infusing your patterns with a touch of human feel.
The Power of Modulation:
The final lane is dedicated to CC modulation. Assign values from 0 to 127 to each step, controlling a MIDI channel of your choice. Thesys allows you to run up to eight modulation sequences simultaneously, each controlling a different CC for complex sonic sculpting.
Real-Time Action:
Unleash dynamic control over your patterns within a single project. Create up to 16 full patterns, sequence them using the dedicated Pattern Sequencer, or trigger them directly from your keyboard. Switch between "Pitch" and "Performance" modes to transpose patterns in real time or manipulate them with a variety of performance effects like looping, half-time, and tempo breaks.
Sequencing Magic:
Thesys breaks free from the limitations of traditional step sequencers. Lanes within a single pattern can operate at different lengths. Imagine melodies cycling every 16 steps, while velocity changes over 15 and a modulation lane sweeps a filter across 29 steps. This flexibility fosters fascinating interactions that breathe life into your patterns, defying the myth of repetitive step sequencing.
Beyond the Basics:
Thesys boasts its own capable built-in synthesizer, perfect for sketching out ideas without needing external instruments. Available in VST2, AAX, and Audio Unit formats, Thesys seamlessly integrates with your existing setup. The recent MIDI Export update empowers you to drag and drop patterns directly to your DAW or save them as standalone files for ultimate flexibility.
The Ultimate MIDI Sequencer:
Thesys offers unparalleled ease of use and power. Its 100% MIDI compliance makes it the ultimate sequencing solution. Use Thesys on your iPad to control a multitude of apps and external hardware/software, sending melodies, controller data, and program changes. Save patterns as MIDI files for seamless integration into any project.
Thesys isn't just a sequencer – it's an invitation to express yourself through music. Craft intricate patterns, breathe life into them with performance controls, and unlock the magic of step sequencing.
Features
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Powerful 32-step MIDI Sequencer
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Pitch Recorder
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Choose and trigger Patterns per MIDI
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Patternsequencer for longer passages
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Real-time Manipulation of the patterns per keyboard
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Internal Synth
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Vast Randomizer
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Independent Loop lengths for all 5 sequencers
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18 sequencer lanes
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MIDI Out and Drag 'n' Drop
Tech Specs
OS X Requires macOS 10.13 or higher
Plugins: VST-2, VST-3, AU, AAX, STAND-ALONE
Windows Requires Windows 7 or higher
Plugins: VST-2, VST-3, AAX, STAND-ALONE
