Yamaha SEQTRAK sequencer demo and review: A true all-rounder!

Well if you ever wanted to see a true all-rounder, the Seqtrak from Yamaha ticks every box: Sequencing, Sampling, FM and PCM synthesis, effects, dynamic control - and it can do it all independently of a computer.
The role of the computer is basically organisational. There are a few bonus effects and features, but really the Seqtrak carries all the goods anywhere you want to go.

[DF-dscx]

First video that’s making me take a serious look at this

[KurtzVintageVibes]

It's official, you are now a synthfluencer. I saw this pop up and knew I could trust your thoughts.

[hornstrum]

i love SeqTrak, bought mine at American Musical for $36 a month. SeqTrak is deep. For days my stuff sounded like crap until i began getting into the groove of how this DEEP ideastation works! i got the black unit so i can see all the LEDs really good, im not noticing smudges on the unit, i bought the Analog Cases case and I am very pleased both for storage and daily use. I have many MIDI keys here but am going to buy a dedicated USB-C MIDI controller.

[RRB]

These look like a perfect little portable fun box. Nice to see Yamaha experimenting a bit.

[hvxcolors]

Can I load my samples in here and select them via midi change bank/change program? Due to the lack of screen I don't see how this machine can be successful as a standalone alternative to a pc setup like Ableton. But it could well act as a sound source for the great sequencers out there. Thanks for your great and open minded reviews.

[Alex-kkyh]

Cool Experimental "Bacon Slab" 😁 I like the random sounds and the "sampling" function... It is cool, but I dont think I would use it in my Setup... I have a Korg Volca Sample 2 already 😊 don't need this one... Thank You for Sharing Dear Bro! Keep up the good work Mate!

[akdm]

Thanks for the info. Did you update the firmware after this. I see the notice in the bottom right of the screen and it is driving my OCD up the wall. LOL. Maybe do an update after the update?

[MariaCalfaDePaul]

So I things are happening on the Mac as you change things on the synth so how is it connected ? I don’t see any cables going to the Mac ?
I am I the beginning of the video so I apologize if this is covered later on. I just don’t want to forget to write my question
Enjoying your video as I appreciate hearing that it’s more than just a “dance” box or a noise box. Some of it reminded me of the korg wavestate

[channelz]

Are you tiny or is the Seqtrak larger than I thought?

[PorchBass]

I am 3 minutes in and it seems like the seqtrak does not have any vanilla presets lol. Whoosh, boop, tinkle, blarp, hiccup etc.