A standard and simple MIDI sequencer that is still used today by some of the biggest names in electronic music because of its simplicity, durability and reliability. It's simply a pattern and song based sequencer with 8 separate tracks. Each of these tracks can carry 16 channels of Midi info which makes this more like 128 tracks. These tracks can be muted during playback giving you a lot of performance control for a live situation. It's also a nice way for creating various breakdowns and builds in your music. Patterns can also be switched on the fly for true performance ability!

With external click inputs and Midi, the MMT-8 can be used to integrate your older drum machines or sequencers with Midi systems! Still you may not find much use for it in a studio, however, because using a computer to sequence these days is much faster and flexible. Similar to Roland's new grooveline, the MC-303, MC-505 and JX-305; the MMT-8 offers a fun method of performing sequences in a live situation that is ideal for DJs and musicians. It is used live by Orbital, Moby, Jimmy Edgar, Higher Intelligence Agency, Autechre, and Carl Craig.

Kit

January 4, 2009 @ 12:08 am

I loved my MMT8, it was my first bit of 'brand new' hi-tech midi gear when it first came out, right from the off set I was making music with it. composing some of my best work to date, early models with point-type power adaptor were problematic due to power loss at always the wrong time but this was only of the first production run. Sold my last one only recently and have been pining for it back again. Very quick to use, much better than awaiting for my Mac to boot when the 'urge' to create is upon me.

Andrew Beddoes

November 10, 2008 @ 11:15 pm

I've had 3 of these machines. The most maddening part is the buttons don't contact the surface well, and I've had to glue aluminum contacts to their underside. They're very fast, however (much faster than computer MIDI sequencers), logical, and fun.

Nate

September 3, 2008 @ 1:50 pm

Great machine. Super simple. Limited by todays standards, but does what it does amazingly. Good for people like me who already have tendonitis problems from work and don't want to touch computers at home. haha!

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