B-Step Sequencer
by Monoplugs
5.0 / 5     (2 votes)
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VST AU
B-Step Sequencer is a unique, powerful step sequencer plugin and standalone application for creating melodic loops, chord progressions, arpeggios, drum grooves, and basslines.

B-Step Sequencer comes with an array of features like chord programming, sequencer ratcheting, shuffle, drag-n-drop, copy, MIDI learn, and much, much more. An embedded manual and intelligently sorted presets help users get up to speed quickly.

Designed for Creating:
  • Melodies.
  • Arpeggios.
  • Chord progressions.
  • Basslines.
  • Drum grooves.
  • Experimental parts.

The User Interface:
  • Full multi-touch support.
  • Clean, free customizable style.
  • Embedded user manual.
  • Create your own color themes.

Sequencer Features:
  • Up to four independent sequencers in one.
  • Shuffle/Swing.
  • Sequencer ratcheting/step repeats.
  • Monophonic and polyphonic playback modes.
  • Pattern auto chaining.
  • Reverse playback.
  • Measurements from 1/16th to more than 4/4th.
  • Step probability.
  • Partial bar replays.
  • Send control and program changes at each step.
  • 5x6 chords per project.
  • Define random chords from 12 scales.
  • 16-steps * 4-tracks * 16 pattern.
  • Skip, mute, and other functions.

Special Handling:
  • Drag-n-drop (copy for bars and step).
  • Multi drag (copy the state of one slider or button to all of its siblings).
  • Bar snapshots (copy and past on the fly from/to an advanced clipboard).

MIDI Specification:
  • MIDI clock master (up to 400 BPM).
  • Syncable to other MIDI sequencers.
  • 5x MIDI OUT to control up to 5 hardware or software synthesizers (4x independent).
  • 1x MIDI IN for sync to another master.
  • MIDI thru.
  • MIDI clock/sync thru.
  • 1x IN & OUT for MIDI controller (for MIDI learn).
  • 2x IN & OUT for Novation Launchpad.
  • Auto restore MIDI connections.

MIDI Controller:
  • Native Novation Launchpad support (for up to two Launchpads).
  • Advanced MIDI learn.
  • Sends feedback to MIDI controllers.

System / MIDI:
  • CoreMIDI, virtual MIDI, network MIDI.
  • Alsa.
  • Audiobus (iOS).

Project Management:
  • Auto save and load last session (project, controllers, settings).
  • Project notes.
  • Import and export of your projects and other data (via mail or text).
  • Share your projects on the B-ProjectRepository.
Downloads
BenO Jan 03 2023
Jan 03 2023
Crashes on OSX (Macbook Pro M1 16GB) Ventura
Kenny Feb 07 2023
Feb 07 2023
Me to.... OSX Monterey.. same crash
Robert Aug 28 2022
(5 / 5)
Aug 28 2022
Easy to use. I wish it had more info but hay, it's free. YT here I come.
BB Love Feb 10 2021
(5 / 5)
Feb 10 2021
Great! Very generous.