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Beat Sequences

Synchronization of different instrument ensembles:

• Sequence of (named) signals associated to ensemble.
• Generated by leader instrument.
• Instrument may wait for
  • next beat from some particular ensemble, or for
  • beat with a specific name.
• Each instrument receives individual copy of beat sequence:
  • Ensemble mates are not punished by slow connection to some instrument.
  • Late comers are not punished and receive identical copy.