I use the MPC software for sequencing, and the piano roll in Sonar. I also experiment with a free plugin called Transition which has the same end...
Check out Crusher X. Hours of fun. Hours.
My hardware synth is my favorite but when I want to use my favorite plugin (Crusher X) with a midi track, I use the free FB303. Probably, well...
I use Sonar (Bandlab version) and MPC 2.0 as my DAWs. I use MPC Live and a Studiologic Sledge synth as midi controllers for VSTs. I record audio...
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