MidiStep 1.06

MidiStep presents itself as a comprehensive polyphonic step sequencer, catering adeptly to enthusiasts of intricate rhythms and generative music production. This software leverages advanced user-controlled randomization techniques, enabling the generation of musical notes that can be finely adjusted across a multitude of parameters, including note values, durations, chords, patterns, velocity, gates, dividers, repeats, swing, and more.

The user-friendly interface allows for granular control over randomization on a per-step basis. Musicians can craft sequences with minimal variation or opt for patterns that retain foundational structures while introducing some randomness in elements like note velocity. The capability to create sequences that exhibit extreme variations or randomness at every pass ensures a high level of creative autonomy.

Among its notable features are:

• Per-step polyphonic chord playback.
• Variable step sequence lengths tailored for parameters such as pitch, octave, velocity, duration, and beat divisions.
• The ability to create multiple patterns that can be interconnected in diverse ways.

Additionally, MidiStep incorporates eight separate modulation lanes with independent playback speeds, useful for automating various parameters in synthesizers. The sophisticated randomization settings allow for extensive control over configurations such as note values, lengths, velocities, gates, and other factors. By adjusting parameters like cycle lengths and step behaviors—including skips and repeats—users can conceptualize countless unique sequences that avoid repetition.

This software also embraces the principles of aleatoric music—music created with chance elements. The term 'aleatory' originates from the Latin word 'alea,' meaning dice. MidiStep empowers users to toggle randomization settings stepwise across numerous parameters while establishing probability thresholds for each potential occurrence. Real-time adjustments to these settings yield distinct and immersive musical renditions with every sequence pass.

Key features include:

• Sixteen sequences capable of unlimited randomness types and variations under user control.
• Eight independent sequencer lanes for various parameters including Notes, Chords, Octaves, Velocity, Gate, Divider, Repeat, and Delay.
• Eight separate modulation sequencer lanes.
• Sixteen patterns with four methods of pattern switching available independently for each.
• A maximum sequence length accommodating up to 4096 notes through 16 steps per pattern across 16 patterns and cycles.
• Independent sequencer lengths (1–16 steps) for each lane.
• A master step cursor that operates independently of other lanes.
• Customizable randomization parameters per lane including probability settings and value ranges.
• The flexibility to create a virtually limitless array of sequences ranging from subtle variations to entirely distinct outputs on each iteration.
• A library featuring 126 scales and chords in every key alongside an editor for personalized creations.
• Capability for complex chords varying from two to eight notes with options for specification or random generation.
• Diverse chord articulation possibilities including Block chording, Strumming both up and down, and Arpeggiating with customizable parameters on accents and note order.
• Preview capabilities for master lane as well as chord lanes.
• An auto-scroll feature for the chord lane enhancing workflow efficiency.
• A seven-octave range covering notes from C1 to C8 with both static and randomized octave shifting options.
• Eleven distinct note lengths from thirty-second notes to complete measures along with mechanisms for ties across notes and delaying repetitions.
• Two Swing types with adjustable offsets to inject groove into sequences.
• Humanization settings designed to vary note velocity and timing for nuanced performance attributes.
• Simplified transposition capabilities via keyboard—both mono for single notes and polyphonic for chords.
• An automated Pattern Creator geared towards generating melodies alongside chord backing effortlessly.