Hi IGGY,

Well the first thought is just play the parts live and forget the sequence idea. 99.9% of the audience isn't going to miss a part here or there so just pick out the important part for each section of the song that you can play live and don't worry about the other stuff.

Or....if you really want to use the technology you have....

It is important that the band stays in sync throughout the song. This is normally handled by listening to the drummer. But now you are asking the drummer to stay in time with another source. Which by the way some drummers are either not accustomed to doing or just don't want to be saddled to another player (sequencer) that happens to have perfect time.

So the first thing to do is ask the drummer if he would prefer a simple click track or something more rhythmic. In the past when in this type of situation, I have found that drummers are happiest when I send them via headphones or a dedicated monitor a rhythmic click track consisting of several percussion instruments. It is also helpful if the rhythm of this track has some syncopation in it. It is much easier to stay in time with something if there is some feel to the track. I hope that makes sense.

Best Regards,

Dave


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Wm. David McMahan
Nat'l Product and Support Manager
Generalmusic USA
GEM Community Forums

[This message has been edited by WDMcM (edited 08-08-2005).]