records continuous controller data such as pitch and modulation wheel use. The sequencer capacity can be expanded with additional cartridges. Events can be recorded in real-time (playing the keyboard or using any of the controllers with the optional use of integrated metronome with pre-count), or step by step. Recorded data can be quantized and tracks can be merged and copied. Changes and edits can be auditioned non-destructively. The sequencer can be set to slave or master clock, via MIDI or tape, and optionally controlled for play, record and punch-in via a footswitch. Sequences of up to 999 bars can be chained to "songs", with programmable number of repetitions for each, or sequenced live, since a currently selected sequence will play only after the previous one ends. Each "sequence" can use a different tempo. Notable users Steve Roach School of Seven Bells Jean-Michel Jarre Steven Wilson (on early No-Man and Porcupine Tree material) Alpha Wave Movement FrontRunner Skinny Puppy The Legendary Pink Dots Titus Andronicus (band) See also Ensoniq SQ-80 References Further reading External links Rainer Buchty's Ensoniq Heaven (support community), including a VST emulator of the machine ESQ/SQ80 Resource Page - Step-by-step sound design specifically for the ESQ and SQ80 series ESQ1 review + many audio demos New patches from AnalogAudio1 Music workstations E Polyphonic synthesizers Music sequencers Sound production technology