Online Sequencer - Revision history

Benvisions: /* Overview */ updates

2025-02-05T02:13:56Z

Overview: updates

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	Upon opening the site, users can begin composing and "drawing" notes on the grid, with the default [[Instruments\|instrument]] being Electric Piano. By default, a sequence's time signature is set to 4/4, and the grid spacing is set to 1/4 (16 notes per measure). The note lengths can be adjusted by dragging the dark tab on the right of each note, and precision can be afforded by changing the 'Grid' option to other note divisions.		Upon opening the site, users can begin composing and "drawing" notes on the grid, with the default [[Instruments\|instrument]] being Electric Piano. By default, a sequence's time signature is set to 4/4, and the grid spacing is set to 1/4 (16 notes per measure). The note lengths can be adjusted by dragging the dark tab on the right of each note, and precision can be afforded by changing the 'Grid' option to other note divisions.
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	''Online Sequencer'' is most particularly known for its unique sequencer style. It has 54 unique instruments with 7 instrument categories. The sequencer contains 5 total octaves spanning from C2 to B7. It includes basic tools and settings such as the BPM tool, Edit, Select, and Erase tool, and more.[[File:Online_sequencer_editor.png\|alt=A sequence in the Online Sequencer Editor\|720x720px\|thumb\|A sequence in the Online Sequencer editor.]]		''Online Sequencer'' is most particularly known for its unique sequencer style. It has 60 unique instruments with 6 instrument categories. The sequencer contains 5 total octaves spanning from C2 to B7. It includes basic tools and settings such as the BPM tool, Edit, Select, and Erase tool, and more.[[File:Online_sequencer_editor.png\|alt=A sequence in the Online Sequencer Editor\|720x720px\|thumb\|A sequence in the Online Sequencer editor.]]

	==History==		==History==
	''Online Sequencer'' was created on January 2, 2013 by Jacob Morgan and [[George Burdell]] during a break at Georgia Tech.		''Online Sequencer'' was created on January 2, 2013 by Jacob Morgan and [[George Burdell]] during a break at Georgia Tech.

Benvisions: /* Browser and device support */ Don't think that's true anymore.

2025-02-05T02:10:02Z

Browser and device support: Don't think that's true anymore.

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	Online Sequencer supports Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers, such as Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Brave. Firefox is also supported, but often with limited functionality. Safari and Internet Explorer are not supported, due to engine issues.		Online Sequencer supports Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers, such as Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Brave. Firefox is also supported, but often with limited functionality. Safari and Internet Explorer are not supported, due to engine issues.

	Other mobile browsers support sequence playback, but not editing. However, iOS users have the same problem with WebKit on macOS. However, unlike in macOS, all browsers (even Chromium-based browsers) use WebKit as the engine for iOS due to Apple prohibiting other engines for [https://www.ghacks.net/2022/12/16/apple-may-drop-the-webkit-requirement-for-web-browsers-on-ios/#:~:text=As%20you%20may%20know%2C%20all%20web%20browsers%20on,restriction%2C%20imposed%20by%20the%20company%2C%20could%20be%20revoked security reasons]; iOS does not support Online Sequencer, other than [[chat]] and [[forums]]~~. However, as Google goes to test Chrome on Blink for iOS, these conditions may be dropped eventually, despite, as of December 2023, the iOS web browser's rules on WebKit~~.		Other mobile browsers support sequence playback, but not editing. However, iOS users have the same problem with WebKit on macOS. However, unlike in macOS, all browsers (even Chromium-based browsers) use WebKit as the engine for iOS due to Apple prohibiting other engines for [https://www.ghacks.net/2022/12/16/apple-may-drop-the-webkit-requirement-for-web-browsers-on-ios/#:~:text=As%20you%20may%20know%2C%20all%20web%20browsers%20on,restriction%2C%20imposed%20by%20the%20company%2C%20could%20be%20revoked security reasons]; iOS does not support Online Sequencer, other than [[chat]] and [[forums]].

	The website's user interface is formatted for proper use on desktops, but some pages such as the [[chat]] page, [[Playlist\|playlists]], and [[forums]] should be formatted well on mobile devices.		The website's user interface is formatted for proper use on desktops, but some pages such as the [[chat]] page, [[Playlist\|playlists]], and [[forums]] should be formatted well on mobile devices.

Benvisions: /* Browser and device support */

2023-12-28T21:56:23Z

Browser and device support

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	Online Sequencer supports Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers, such as Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Brave. Firefox is also supported, but often with limited functionality. Safari and Internet Explorer are not supported, due to engine issues.		Online Sequencer supports Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers, such as Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Brave. Firefox is also supported, but often with limited functionality. Safari and Internet Explorer are not supported, due to engine issues.

	Other mobile browsers support sequence playback, but not editing. However, iOS users have the same problem with WebKit on macOS. However, unlike in macOS, all browsers (even Chromium-based browsers) use WebKit as the engine for iOS due to Apple prohibiting other engines for [https://www.ghacks.net/2022/12/16/apple-may-drop-the-webkit-requirement-for-web-browsers-on-ios/#:~:text=As%20you%20may%20know%2C%20all%20web%20browsers%20on,restriction%2C%20imposed%20by%20the%20company%2C%20could%20be%20revoked security reasons]; iOS does not support Online Sequencer, other than [[chat]] and [[forums]]. However, as Google goes to test Chrome on Blink for iOS, these conditions may be dropped eventually, despite, as of ~~September~~ 2023, the iOS web browser's rules on WebKit.		Other mobile browsers support sequence playback, but not editing. However, iOS users have the same problem with WebKit on macOS. However, unlike in macOS, all browsers (even Chromium-based browsers) use WebKit as the engine for iOS due to Apple prohibiting other engines for [https://www.ghacks.net/2022/12/16/apple-may-drop-the-webkit-requirement-for-web-browsers-on-ios/#:~:text=As%20you%20may%20know%2C%20all%20web%20browsers%20on,restriction%2C%20imposed%20by%20the%20company%2C%20could%20be%20revoked security reasons]; iOS does not support Online Sequencer, other than [[chat]] and [[forums]]. However, as Google goes to test Chrome on Blink for iOS, these conditions may be dropped eventually, despite, as of December 2023, the iOS web browser's rules on WebKit.

	The website's user interface is formatted for proper use on desktops, but some pages such as the [[chat]] page, [[Playlist\|playlists]], and [[forums]] should be formatted well on mobile devices.		The website's user interface is formatted for proper use on desktops, but some pages such as the [[chat]] page, [[Playlist\|playlists]], and [[forums]] should be formatted well on mobile devices.

Tbyunomi: /* History */

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History

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	The World Update in 2018 added several new instruments and changed the landscape of sound design on the site. The "[https://onlinesequencer.net/forum/thread-2178.html?highlight=world World Update Contest]" was held for the update.		The World Update in 2018 added several new instruments and changed the landscape of sound design on the site. The "[https://onlinesequencer.net/forum/thread-2178.html?highlight=world World Update Contest]" was held for the update.

	Starting in late 2020, ''OS'' began to receive a variety of updates which vastly improved the functionality of the site. These updates introduced features like custom grid sizes, automation with [[markers]], extra [[reverb]] options, [[detune]], and [[distortion]]. In 2021, the "[https://onlinesequencer.net/forum/thread-4739.html?highlight=space Space Race]" contest was held, as to see who could work best with the changes.		Starting in late 2020, ''OS'' began to receive a variety of updates which vastly improved the functionality of the site. These updates introduced features like custom grid sizes, automation with [[markers]], extra [[reverb]] options, [[detune]], and [[distortion]]. In 2021, the "[https://onlinesequencer.net/forum/thread-4739.html?highlight=space Space Race]" contest was held, as to see who could work best with the changes. One of the most notable sequences entered in the ''Space Race'' was [[Space Metro]], which was created by user [https://onlinesequencer.net/members/1600 Syntax]

	In late 2022, newer, higher-quality instruments were added. Some of the instruments, such as Electric Piano, Grand Piano, Violin, and Cello got an updated [[Sustain\|sustained]] version, while the original versions still exist under the "classic" designation.		In late 2022, newer, higher-quality instruments were added. Some of the instruments, such as Electric Piano, Grand Piano, Violin, and Cello got an updated [[Sustain\|sustained]] version, while the original versions still exist under the "classic" designation.

Tbyunomi: /* Features */

2023-09-29T05:02:18Z

Features

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	''Online Sequencer'' is most particularly known for its unique sequencer style. It has 54 unique instruments with 7 instrument categories. The sequencer contains 5 total octaves spanning from C2 to B7. It includes basic tools and settings such as the BPM tool, Edit, Select, and Erase tool, and more.[[File:Online_sequencer_editor.png\|alt=A sequence in the Online Sequencer Editor\|720x720px\|thumb\|A sequence in the Online Sequencer editor.]]		''Online Sequencer'' is most particularly known for its unique sequencer style. It has 54 unique instruments with 7 instrument categories. The sequencer contains 5 total octaves spanning from C2 to B7. It includes basic tools and settings such as the BPM tool, Edit, Select, and Erase tool, and more.[[File:Online_sequencer_editor.png\|alt=A sequence in the Online Sequencer Editor\|720x720px\|thumb\|A sequence in the Online Sequencer editor.]]
	==History==		==History==
	''Online Sequencer'' was created on January 2, 2013 by Jacob Morgan during a break at Georgia Tech.		''Online Sequencer'' was created on January 2, 2013 by Jacob Morgan and [[George Burdell]] during a break at Georgia Tech.

	Beginning in the fall of 2013, accounts were available but were separate from the music portion of the site. They were only used in the forum and the website chat.		Beginning in the fall of 2013, accounts were available but were separate from the music portion of the site. They were only used in the forum and the website chat.
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	*Add an Audio Track (This won't be saved to the sequence but will play alongside it for ease of transcription)		*Add an Audio Track (This won't be saved to the sequence but will play alongside it for ease of transcription)
	*Title input		*Title input
	*Draw, select, and erase		*[[Custom Cursors\|Draw, select, and erase]]
	*Instrument dropdown, instrument options, and select instrument (selects all notes of the current instrument)		*Instrument dropdown, instrument options, and select instrument (selects all notes of the current instrument)
	*Select all, Cut, Copy, and Paste		*Select all, Cut, Copy, and Paste

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	*More Tools		*More Tools
	**Import MIDI		**Import MIDI
	**Fast Graphics		**[[Fast graphics\|Fast Graphics]]
	**Invert		**Invert
	**Minor - Major		**Minor - Major

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Added/Unorphaned Page:Sustain

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	Starting in late 2020, ''OS'' began to receive a variety of updates which vastly improved the functionality of the site. These updates introduced features like custom grid sizes, automation with [[markers]], extra [[reverb]] options, [[detune]], and [[distortion]]. In 2021, the "[https://onlinesequencer.net/forum/thread-4739.html?highlight=space Space Race]" contest was held, as to see who could work best with the changes.		Starting in late 2020, ''OS'' began to receive a variety of updates which vastly improved the functionality of the site. These updates introduced features like custom grid sizes, automation with [[markers]], extra [[reverb]] options, [[detune]], and [[distortion]]. In 2021, the "[https://onlinesequencer.net/forum/thread-4739.html?highlight=space Space Race]" contest was held, as to see who could work best with the changes.

	In late 2022, newer, higher-quality instruments were added. Some of the instruments, such as Electric Piano, Grand Piano, Violin, and Cello got an updated sustained version, while the original versions still exist under the "classic" designation.		In late 2022, newer, higher-quality instruments were added. Some of the instruments, such as Electric Piano, Grand Piano, Violin, and Cello got an updated [[Sustain\|sustained]] version, while the original versions still exist under the "classic" designation.

	In early 2023, [https://onlinesequencer.net/forum/thread-7496.html 10-Year Anniversary Contest] was held to celebrate 10 years of Online Sequencer with user Bentoonie winning.		In early 2023, [https://onlinesequencer.net/forum/thread-7496.html 10-Year Anniversary Contest] was held to celebrate 10 years of Online Sequencer with user Bentoonie winning.

Tbyunomi: /* Basic features */ Added Page:Autoscroll link

2023-09-29T04:55:23Z

Basic features: Added Page:Autoscroll link

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	*Time signature (2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4)		*Time signature (2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4)
	*Grid size (This correlates to note divisions; 1/16, 1/12, 1/8, 1/6, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2)		*Grid size (This correlates to note divisions; 1/16, 1/12, 1/8, 1/6, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2)
	*~~Auto Scroll~~ (Fast, Smooth, Off; how the sequencer displays measures off-screen as a sequence plays)		*[[Autoscroll]] (Fast, Smooth, Off; how the sequencer displays measures off-screen as a sequence plays)
	*Add an Audio Track (This won't be saved to the sequence but will play alongside it for ease of transcription)		*Add an Audio Track (This won't be saved to the sequence but will play alongside it for ease of transcription)
	*Title input		*Title input

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Features: Removed some features and added main article

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 In early 2023, [https://onlinesequencer.net/forum/thread-7496.html 10-Year Anniversary Contest]  was held to celebrate 10 years of Online Sequencer with user Bentoonie winning.
 ==Features==
 Within the editor, numerous user interface features allow for various changes which will impact the individual sequence on that page.
 ===Basic features===
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 **Fade out Selection
 **Stretch Selection
 ==Browser and device support==
 Online Sequencer supports Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers, such as Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Brave. Firefox is also supported, but often with limited functionality. Safari and Internet Explorer are not supported, due to engine issues.

Benvisions: /* Browser and device support */

2023-09-28T10:44:56Z

Browser and device support

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	Online Sequencer supports Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers, such as Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Brave. Firefox is also supported, but often with limited functionality. Safari and Internet Explorer are not supported, due to engine issues.		Online Sequencer supports Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers, such as Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Brave. Firefox is also supported, but often with limited functionality. Safari and Internet Explorer are not supported, due to engine issues.

	Other mobile browsers support sequence playback, but not editing. However, iOS users have the same problem with WebKit on macOS. However, unlike in macOS, all browsers (even Chromium-based browsers) use WebKit as the engine for iOS due to Apple prohibiting other engines for [https://www.ghacks.net/2022/12/16/apple-may-drop-the-webkit-requirement-for-web-browsers-on-ios/#:~:text=As%20you%20may%20know%2C%20all%20web%20browsers%20on,restriction%2C%20imposed%20by%20the%20company%2C%20could%20be%20revoked security reasons]; iOS does not support Online Sequencer, other than [[chat]] and [[forums]]. However, as Google goes to test Chrome on Blink for iOS, these conditions may be dropped eventually.		Other mobile browsers support sequence playback, but not editing. However, iOS users have the same problem with WebKit on macOS. However, unlike in macOS, all browsers (even Chromium-based browsers) use WebKit as the engine for iOS due to Apple prohibiting other engines for [https://www.ghacks.net/2022/12/16/apple-may-drop-the-webkit-requirement-for-web-browsers-on-ios/#:~:text=As%20you%20may%20know%2C%20all%20web%20browsers%20on,restriction%2C%20imposed%20by%20the%20company%2C%20could%20be%20revoked security reasons]; iOS does not support Online Sequencer, other than [[chat]] and [[forums]]. However, as Google goes to test Chrome on Blink for iOS, these conditions may be dropped eventually, despite, as of September 2023, the iOS web browser's rules on WebKit.

	The website's user interface is formatted for proper use on desktops, but some pages such as the [[chat]] page, [[Playlist\|playlists]], and [[forums]] should be formatted well on mobile devices.		The website's user interface is formatted for proper use on desktops, but some pages such as the [[chat]] page, [[Playlist\|playlists]], and [[forums]] should be formatted well on mobile devices.