Presto Midi Sequencer
Presto was the first MIDI sequencer and DSP synthesis application available for the NeXT computer. Paired with a MIDI interface, Presto allowed NeXT users to record and play music using MIDI compatible keyboards and sound generators. When MIDI equipment was not available, users could compose and play music using the NeXT's built-in DSP to generate CD quality sound output. Presto provided a library of DSP "voicings" including: piano, electric bass, strings, voice, woodwinds, and percussion instruments, which could be modified to create custom sounds.
Presto's intuitive graphical interface took full advantage of the NeXTstep environment. Drag-and-drop measure editing allowed the user to move, copy, insert, merge or replace groups of measures. Note and MIDI controller editing could be performed either graphically or with the event-list editor. Transforms such as Quantize, Transpose, Velocity Adjust and Time Shift were provided, including a randomize option which could be used to "humanize" sequenced passages. Presto's multi-document support allowed you to simultaneously edit multiple files and effortlessly transfer data between them.
Presto read and wrote standard MIDI files as well as NeXT Score and Playscore file formats. Presto also transmited MIDI Real-Time clock, enabling you to synchronize external devices such as drum-machines and hardware sequencers to Presto's playback.
Presto Midi Sequencer Manual
Pinnacle Research, Inc.
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