<Q> Do you create your sequences by ear, or do you work from printed arrangements?<A> I work mostly from commercial arrangements, many of which I've collected over the years. It was only after discovering MIDI that I have been able to put many of them to use again.
<Q> Do you enter your sequences in "real-time" or do you use some sort of notation (mouse) entry?
<A> I use a bit of both techniques, but, for the most part, I rely on graphic notation entry (piano roll) for the bulk of the work; quantizing and "tweaking" the notes as necessary to achieve as "realistic" a sound as I possibly can.
<Q> How long does it take you to create a sequence?
<A> It all depends on the size and complexity of the arrangement. I find that an average of 1 hour per minute of playback time is normal. Of course, this can be spread out over a period of several days, weeks and sometimes even months, as I usually have 10-15 sequences working at any one time. Once I get close to finishing a file, I put all my efforts into completing it for release to the public.
<Q> Where did you get all of these arrangements?
<A> Many of them were purchased years ago, and are now permanently out-of-print. I have recently aquired more of them from mail-order companies that represent some of the larger music publishers in the U.S.
<Q> Why do you give away your files for free?
<A> This is a question that cannot be easily answered, mainly because I don't honestly know the answer myself. I guess my motivations for releasing my work in this manner has to do with my desire to share my work with those who truly appreciate the same music I do. Of course, I welcome the support of others, both by contributing financially to help defray some of the costs of aquiring new materials to work from, as well as contributing arrangments for me to sequence.
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