Free! V.B. Sequencer

Free! V.B. Sequencer is a basic music sequencer primarily aimed at novice users. And, just like most sequencers out there, it provides you with all the necessary tools and a suitable environment for recording, editing, mixing, and playing music.

Not only that, but it also provides you with up to 100 patterns grid (with a total number of eight 16-step tracks), 16 channels for loading your music, a basic mixer, a simplistic equalizer, various nifty sound effects and with a virtual coil recorder.

Before you undergo what is a typical wizard-based installation process, please note that the application requires the presence of .NET Framework 4.0 (or newer) on your computer's system.

Even though the program's main window seems a bit crowded, the app's minimalist feature-set and its WYSIWYG approach should help you get to grips with the app's functionality in no time. Be that as it may, there's no denying that a HELP section or a few built-in guide would have been useful additions.

Nevertheless, you can add new songs or save current projects, record songs, as well as set song information from the compact menu located on the upper left side of the main window. From the app's Options window, in the Advanced tab, you can choose the timing mode (choose from Queue mode, Multimedia mode, or Highest Priority Thread with Test Elapsed or with Sleep), as well as enable or disable the song dynamic memory allocation.

To conclude, if you're just starting off with digital-computer music and you're looking for a simple sequencer that does not bundle an overwhelming number of features, then there's a good chance Free! V.B. Sequencer might just be the app that fits the bill.