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[[File:Online_sequencer_editor.png|alt=A sequence in the Online Sequencer Editor|720x720px|thumb|A sequence in the Online Sequencer editor.]]
[[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 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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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.


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 sustained version, while the original versions still exist under the "classic" designation.
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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 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 Bentoonie winning.  


== Features ==
==Features==
Within the editor, numerous user interface features allow for various changes which will impact the individual sequence on that page.  
Within the editor, numerous user interface features allow for various changes which will impact the individual sequence on that page.  


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*Tooltips
*Tooltips


===Advanced features===
=== Advanced features===
''Main article: [[Instrument Options]]''
''Main article: [[Instrument Options]]''


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OS also allows for commands to be entered in the browser console to manipulate different options in specific ways, such as setting custom to detune values (0-infinity), custom grid sizes, note divisions, and sequence ID amongst other things. These options bring OS closer to that of classic Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) but are still limited in terms of accessibility and availability.
OS also allows for commands to be entered in the browser console to manipulate different options in specific ways, such as setting custom to detune values (0-infinity), custom grid sizes, note divisions, and sequence ID amongst other things. These options bring OS closer to that of classic Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) but are still limited in terms of accessibility and availability.


== Browser and device support ==
===Forum===
The Forum is an internet forum where users who are logged may post messages under specific subtopics. Topics and subtopics include:
 
*Online Sequencer
**News
** Events
**Online Sequencer Discussion
**Collaborations
**Suggestions
*** Completed Suggestions
** Bug Reports
*** Completed Bug Reports
*Off Topic
**General Discussion
**Forum Games
**Introduce Yourself
**General Music Composition
 
 
The forum record for the most views is ''Mystic Collection'', at 984.7k views, and the record for most replies is ''Mystic Collection'' once again, at 2k Replies
 
''More records can be found at wiki page: [[OS Records#Forum Category|OS Records]]''
 
== 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.
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.


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