Overview

Stepic by Devicemeister is a step and modulation sequencer plugin available as a VST3 and Audio Units plug-in for Windows and macOS. It offers extensive sequencing and modulation capabilities for controlling other software plugins or external hardware devices like synthesizers and effect processors.

Key Features

• 16-step sequencer with pattern lengths up to 16 bars and maximum sequence length of 4096 steps
• 8 independent modulation sequencers, each configurable with its own tempo, step length, and sequence and note length
• 6-octave chord editor per step for setting chord notes with per-step polyphony
• Extensive randomization with over 200 options available
• Note Repeat, Note Divider (Ratcheting), Note Probability, and MIDI Play modes including Arpeggiator and Chord Play
• Pattern storage for 16 patterns with multiple chaining modes such as Same, Next, Random, and Fixed
• Pattern change can be controlled via MIDI note and CC
• Automation and modulation can target external hardware devices
• Feature-rich sequence editing including Step Tie, Lane Clock, Legato Steps, Lane Link, and Sequence Transform tools
• Fully scalable user interface with a preset browser and drag-and-drop MIDI export
• Native Apple M1 support and a dedicated MIDI FX version for Apple Logic Pro
• Adjustable scale system and parameter lock functionality
• MIDI device manager integration

Compatibility and Formats

Stepic runs natively on Windows and macOS platforms and is offered as VST3 and Audio Unit (AU) plugin formats.