Gather eight performers and eight computers with Logic Pro. It is possible to perform the piece with other DAWs or synths as long as they can make MIDI loops and sequences.
Download SeqOctet.logicx. Open the file in Logic Pro X (version 10.7 or higher).
Assign one performer to one of the tracks (Arp1, Arp2, Arp3, Arp4, Pad1, Pad2, Drum1, Drum2). One performer should not play all tracks. If there are fewer than eight performers, some performers can play more than one track.
Notation
Triangle noteheads: Improvise the sequence patterns. The number of notes per stem indicates the maximum number of notes per quarter note.
Rectangle noteheads: Make the sequence pattern similar to the shape of the notation.
Fermata: Continue improvising until the conductor’s cue.
Make a gradual, well-paced change when moving from one section to another. Do not make a sudden pattern change. The notation indicates the ideal shape/pattern each part should achieve in 30-60 seconds.
50% and 100% in sections 8 and 9: Improvise with 50% or 100% of all available notes in the sequencer.
Sections 10-13: End the piece by gradually eliminating notes in the sequencer. In section 12, all performers should play one note per measure.
Performance Instruction
Designate a conductor who can give a cue. The conductor decides the length of each section. Section 9 should be relatively long.
At the beginning, performers press the play button in their assigned track’s loop (the yellow square in the live loop grid). Then, they improvise the sequence pattern according to the score.
Aim for a constant change. Improvise with notes. Improvise with effects and plugins. But respect the number of notes per measure.
