English question...

"Linear" means that some parameter or data is retained fully in it's original form. For sampling, "linear" means the sound data is not compressed. For sequencing, in general, it means you are able to record all kind of events and micro-edit everything.

In addition to Artemio's definition, I'd like to add the following.

In sequencing, it means data is recorded and played one event after the other. Patterns are not used. Think of linear sequencing like recording audio onto an audio cassette. You can only get to the middle by first going through the beginning. Roland's MRC-Pro based sequencers (XPs, and Fantoms) use a combination of linear and pattern sequencing. You can do both. You can record like a audio tape recorder or record short patterns and create a song by placing those patterns in any order you like.

Regards,

Nathan Sheldon
http://www.nathansheldon.com/

Thanks Artemio and nsheldon!
for stating the definition so clearly.

Now I get the idea.
So its really a digital music terminology.



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riddimski

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Like so many things in English (and many other languages I assume), it all depends on context. The word "linear" alone means 1) "arranged in or extending along a straight or nearly straight line." (Oxford American Dictionary). Or 2) "progressing from one stage to another in a single series of steps." (Oxford American Dictionary). The first meaning applies to objects, graphics, or mathematics. The second meaning applies to events in time and concepts (including digital audio and sequencing).

If I were to say "The Roland Clan forum is experiencing a linear growth." the first definition would apply because I'm referring to mathematics.

If I were to say "My latest song was recorded in a linear fashion." the second definition would apply because I'm referring to events I performed over time.

Regards,

Nathan Sheldon
http://www.nathansheldon.com/

strangely enough, all the English - Japanese dictionaries I checked only includes the first definition and not the second...



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riddimski

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Nate, how dare you say "linear growth", Roland Clan growth is exponential!!!

Quote from Artemio: Nate, how dare you say "linear growth", Roland Clan growth is exponential!!!



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