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Sequence
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Sequence is the first MIDI sequencer and DSP synthesis application
available for the NeXT computer.  Paired with a MIDI interface,
Sequence allows NeXT users to record and play music using MIDI
compatible keyboards and sound generators.  When MIDI equipment is not
available, users can compose and play music using the NeXT's built-in
DSP to generate CD quality sound output.  Sequence provides a library
of  DSP "voicings" including: piano, electric bass, strings, voice,
woodwinds, and percussion instruments, which can be modified to create
custom sounds.

Sequence's intuitive graphical interface takes full advantage of the
NeXTstep environment.  Drag-and-drop measure editing allows the user
to move, copy, insert, merge or replace groups of measures.  Note and
MIDI controller editing can be performed either graphically or with
the event-list editor.  Transforms such as Quantize, Transpose,
Velocity Adjust and Time Shift are provided, including a randomize
option which can be used to "humanize" sequenced passages.  Sequence's
multi-document support allows you to simultaneously edit multiple
files and effortlessly transfer data between them.  

Sequence reads and writes standard MIDI files as well as NeXT Score
and Playscore file formats.  Sequence also transmits MIDI Real-Time
clock, enabling you to synchronize external devices such as
drum-machines and hardware sequencers to Sequence's playback.

The version of Sequence available from this archive will run in Demo
Mode until enabled with a license key available from Pinnacle
Research.  The following functions are disabled in Demo Mode:

- saving of Score, MIDI or Playscore files
- dynamic-loading of Transforms
- saving of Voicings

All other functions are fully enabled in Demo Mode.

Although the version number indicates that this release of the
application is "Beta", it is nonetheless available now for purchase.
Sequence was released in Beta form because there was no other way for
NEXTSTEP users to do sequencing under NEXTSTEP.   Unfortunately, due
to a number of factors, Sequence has been in beta much longer than we
anticipated or intended.  We sincerely regret the inconvenience that
this has caused our users.  As has been our policy since the first
public release, all registered purchasers of this and any future Beta
versions of this application will be entitled to an upgrade to version
1.0 when it becomes available.  

Existing users of Presto should be sure to read the file "Upgrading"
to help ensure the upgrade goes smoothly.


Pinnacle Research, Inc.
4725 E. Sunrise Dr. #435
Tucson, AZ 85718
info@pri.com
(602) 327-8949
(602) 299-9133 fax

These are the contents of the former NiCE NeXT User Group NeXTSTEP/OpenStep software archive, currently hosted by Netfuture.ch.