Sequencer mode Sounds are dull???

[jwalkerj]

Hello im using korg m3 sequencer mode to record to logic pro 9,Im not using korg internal sequencer to record data,My main problem is the sounds are very dull and lifeless but in combi mode sounds bring me inspiration,How can i fix this problem.Its very annoying.Should i just use combi mode instead or what..My motif xs has alot of taste with its sounds but the m3 is getting a little boring..Help please

[m3styles]

When starting from the scratch, no effects are set for programs. To set the first program in your sequencer or combi mode, use Copy from Program menu command.

I find it the easiest to start working in Combi mode and then hold down the ENTER switch and press the REC/WRITE switch. This function copies all settings of a program or combination to a song, and puts you in record-ready mode.

[Synthoid]

I find it the easiest to start working in Combi mode and then hold down the ENTER switch and press the REC/WRITE switch. This function copies all settings of a program or combination to a song, and puts you in record-ready mode.

That's what I do most of the time. All the sounds, effects and KARMA settings are there ready to go. Great inspiration as well!

[biggrime]

Hello im using korg m3 sequencer mode to record to logic pro 9,Im not using korg internal sequencer to record data,My main problem is the sounds are very dull and lifeless but in combi mode sounds bring me inspiration,How can i fix this problem.Its very annoying.Should i just use combi mode instead or what..My motif xs has alot of taste with its sounds but the m3 is getting a little boring..Help please

I started using Cakewalk Sonar sometimes to SEQ. I do prefer to SEQ in the M3 but, at times i use sonar. I never use seq mode when i am seq in sonar. Program or combi mode. To be honest that is the main reason why i would even use sonar is so I can take advantage of all the effects on each sound I use. You say the sounds are life less? Right many of the sounds just need delay and reverb. There are some sounds that use effects that become part of the sound and you have to use them but, for the most part a lot of the sounds just use delay and reverb. so when u are in seq. add them to the master effects and send those sounds to the master effects. Try that. Tell me what you think

[Synthoid]

for the most part a lot of the sounds just use delay and reverb.

Actually... chorus and reverb are the two most common master effects.

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for the most part a lot of the sounds just use delay and reverb.

Actually... chorus and reverb are the two most common master effects.

i guess i can see that but, not me.

[Synthoid]

What I meant was, those are two common effects with many of the factory programs.

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What I meant was, those are two common effects with many of the factory programs.

yea i figure thats what you are talking about. Just thinking about it. It would be depending on the sounds you are using but, If you are making a beat. Delay and Reverb to me would be used more so then chorus. You can beef up sounds with delay as well. Everybody does thing differently I guess. I wish we could use all effects(separate) on each sound in SEQ mode. Then that would solve that problem

[jwalkerj]

In program mode you can only use 1 channel 1 sound per midi track..Theres no way to get say 8 channels of midi in program mode.I havent tried your solution out yet but i will and let you know how things are.So most of you guys use combi then write it to sequencer mode

[biggrime]

In program mode you can only use 1 channel 1 sound per midi track..Theres no way to get say 8 channels of midi in program mode.I havent tried your solution out yet but i will and let you know how things are.So most of you guys use combi then write it to sequencer mode

If I was going to use the M3 seq. Plus wanted to use combi mode. I would 1. copy combi to seq. mode(song000).
2. Record midi.
3. Sample the performance.
4. convert sample into a program
5. create song 002 and set the tempo(same as combi)
6. record the midi with sample playing.
7. then add from there.

If you are using multiple combis. I would use song 001 - 010 as a place to seq combis. song 011 and beyond for songs

[jwalkerj]

Seems like a lot of work just to find good sounds.

[biggrime]

Seems like a lot of work just to find good sounds.

Name 1 keyboard that allows 16 sounds stack per track in a sequence mode. Yea its more work then just using the programs but, hey if u use a software daw. U would have to record audio as well. If u can't find good program sounds to use in sequence mode. I say either program your sound or sell the keyboard

[jwalkerj]

I would hate to sell but i might have to.Combi mode the sounds are full and rich.Why couldnt they do the same for sequencer mode.Make the sounds deeper and richer,It feels like each sound has no feeling.They really didnt give the m3 a great layering of sounds for one patch if you know what a mean.

[Shakil]

jawlkerj

There is no keyboard that will allow you to what ypu are trying to do.

You need to understand the effects processing on workstations. There have been countless discussions about this topic. Just search for effects routing and you will find a lots of threads.

Basically, what you want can done if you had 16 M3s.

[jwalkerj]

I guess i gotta dig deeper in the m3.One quick question how do copy combis to seq.mode without erasing my seq songs..Thanks