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sequencer

[ ˈsiːkwənsər ]

Noun

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music production

A sequencer is a device or software that is used to create and edit sequences of musical notes. It allows musicians and producers to arrange and manipulate different sounds to create music.

Synonyms

beat maker, music sequencer.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
sequencer	Again used in a broad context to describe an apparatus or program that sequences musical elements, interchangeable with 'music sequencer' in many cases. After purchasing a new sequencer, he noticed an improvement in his music production process The sequencer’s interface is user-friendly and intuitive
music sequencer	Specifically refers to software or hardware designed to record, edit, and play back music sequences. It is often used in professional and semi-professional music production contexts. The music sequencer allowed her to edit each note individually Many producers rely on a music sequencer to create complex compositions
beat maker	Commonly refers to someone who creates beats, often associated with hip-hop or electronic music genres. It can also refer to software specifically used to create drum patterns and rhythms. He's a talented beat maker, specializing in creating intricate hip-hop rhythms I downloaded a new beat maker app to experiment with drum loops

Word

Description / Examples

sequencer

Again used in a broad context to describe an apparatus or program that sequences musical elements, interchangeable with 'music sequencer' in many cases.

After purchasing a new sequencer, he noticed an improvement in his music production process
The sequencer’s interface is user-friendly and intuitive

music sequencer

Specifically refers to software or hardware designed to record, edit, and play back music sequences. It is often used in professional and semi-professional music production contexts.

The music sequencer allowed her to edit each note individually
Many producers rely on a music sequencer to create complex compositions

beat maker

Commonly refers to someone who creates beats, often associated with hip-hop or electronic music genres. It can also refer to software specifically used to create drum patterns and rhythms.

He's a talented beat maker, specializing in creating intricate hip-hop rhythms
I downloaded a new beat maker app to experiment with drum loops

Examples of usage

A sequencer can be used to program drum beats, melodies, and basslines.
Many modern sequencers also include features such as quantization and MIDI integration.

Translations

Translations of the word "sequencer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sequenciador

🇮🇳 अनुक्रमक

🇩🇪 Sequenzierer

🇮🇩 sequencer

🇺🇦 секвенсер

🇵🇱 sekwencer

🇯🇵 シーケンサー

🇫🇷 séquenceur

🇪🇸 secuenciador

🇹🇷 sekanslayıcı

🇰🇷 시퀀서

🇸🇦 مُرَتِّب

🇨🇿 sekvencer

🇸🇰 sekvencer

🇨🇳 序列发生器

🇸🇮 sekvencer

🇮🇸 raðari

🇰🇿 секвенсер

🇬🇪 სეკვენცერი

🇦🇿 sekvensor

🇲🇽 secuenciador

Etymology

The term 'sequencer' originated in the field of music production in the late 20th century with the development of electronic music equipment. It was initially used to describe devices that could record and playback sequences of musical notes. Over time, sequencers have evolved to become powerful tools for music creation and production, offering a wide range of features and capabilities.