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ZAQ Audio presents the Zaquencer MIDI Sequencer Firmware

Turn a Behringer BCR2000 into a standalone sequencer

A Behringer BCR2000 with Zaquencer firmwareThe Zaquencer Firmware
The Zaquencer is a unique custom firmware for the Behringer BCR2000 that will turn it into a standalone MIDI step sequencer. It is not a preset but a new operating system for your BCR2000, effectively turning it into a whole different device. The Zaq Audio team wanted to give everybody access to an inexpensive but powerful hardware MIDI step sequencer by simply upgrading the BCR. According to them, the Behringer BCR2000 is the optimal hardware platform for a step sequencer because it's very affordable, widely available and has the perfect controls and layout.

Jacob Korn on using the Zaquencer
With releases on Labels such as Uncanny Valley, Running Back, Skylax or Permanent Vacation, Jacob Korn is now in demand on the German house scene for his tracks, remixes, and live sets. Being involved in the development of the Zaquencer Firmware in the final stage, he has now added it to his arsenal for creating his unique sound:

"I already use mostly hardware synths and sequencers, but the Zaquencer still brings something to the table. It's as fun and intuitive as an oldschool analog sequencer, but it goes much deeper with possibilities if you want it to."

What's cool about the Zaquencer:

  • no Computer needed for operation (except for the initial firmware upload)
  • 32 steps
  • 4 independent tracks (configurable as Drum- or Notetracks (poly- or monophonic))
  • store up to 192 patterns and all global parameters in Flash, 
  • external/internal clock
  • pattern chain
  • tap write mode 
  • note repeat
  • global scale
  • transpose
  • wave generator etc. etc.
  • (see manual for full feature list)

The Zaquencer will be available in Mid October 2014 for EUR 69,00. For more info, visit zaqaudio.com or write to info@zaqaudio.com.

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