Yamaha SEQTRAK Black

Yamaha SEQTRAK Black Product Details

Description

Yamaha SEQTRAK offers all the tools you need to create high-quality tracks in a compact format. In the studio, on stage, on the road - when creativity strikes, SEQTRAK is ready.

Yamaha SEQTRAK combines a step sequencer, drum machine, synthesizer, sampler and mixing functions in a compact, battery-powered device that also features a microphone and speakers. These features make SEQTRAK the ideal traveling companion for musicians and producers who want to capture ideas wherever they are. The basis of music production with SEQTRAK is the sequencer with its dynamic and intuitive control options. There are six pattern slots for each track, which can be switched between to add variety to the music. The sequencer and its subdivisions form the framework on which the various sounds are hung. This creates the basis for recordings, live performances or production on the go.

The first section of the Yamaha SEQTRAK is the drum section with seven tracks: kick, snare, clap, two hi-hats and two percussion sounds. Each of these tracks can be equipped with high-quality sounds from the extensive library. The sound library currently contains over 2,000 sounds across all SEQTRAK instruments and will be expanded with additional sound packs in the future. It is also possible to load samples from other users via the SEQTRAK app. These sounds are then arranged on the step sequencer with up to 128 steps, 16 of which are displayed via the corresponding keys.

Yamaha SEQTRAK includes an impressive sounding synthesizer section. Three synthesizers and a sampler can be used simultaneously. The first two synths use Yamaha's enormously versatile AWM2 engine with 128x polyphony. The third synthesizer is called DX and brings back the characterful sounds of the classic Yamaha synth with an FM engine with four operators. All synthesizers can be switched between Mono, Poly and Chord modes to suit the requirements of the application. Seven keys are available for playing melodies or chords and can be adjusted in terms of scale and root note. In keyboard mode, the keys of the step sequencer become a chromatic keyboard. Even an arpeggiator is included. The sampler places a sound from the library on each of the seven keys. Alternatively, SEQTRAK can record and sample its own sounds, either from an external source, via USB, re-sampling or with the built-in microphone. The amount of possibilities SEQTRAK offers is remarkable, especially considering its compact form factor.

All Yamaha SEQTRAK preset sounds can be further edited in the Sound Design section on the right-hand side. Parameters such as pitch, volume, pan position, attack, decay or filter can be adjusted depending on the selected sound. Further options are opened up by the effects section, which also offers reverb, delay, modulation effects and more. Distortion for a kick or compression for the entire mix - everything is available. No additional equipment is required; complete songs can be produced on SEQTRAK from the initial idea to the final sound design.

Yamaha has put a lot of thought into the SEQTRAK workflow to find the right balance between intuition and depth. The SEQTRAK app opens up even more extensive setting options and provides access to all parameters of the effects, drums and synthesizers. The app even includes a visualizer for the user-friendly creation of interesting videos in which animated objects react to the music.

Features:

• More than 2,000 sounds on board (expandable via app and user samples)
• 11 tracks (7 x drum, 2 AWM2 synths, DX synth & sampler)
• Powerful effects with more than 80 effect types
• USB MIDI and audio interface (stereo, 44.1 kHz, 16 bit)
• SEQTRAK app included (Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android)
• WLAN & Bluetooth support
• Built-in loudspeaker
• Dimensions WxHxD: 420 x 90 x 160 mm
• Weight: 0.5 kg