An advanced step sequencer extends basic drum machine functionality with multiple tracks (8-16), each with independent sound selection, volume control, mute/solo, and velocity per step. This allows creating complex multi-layered rhythms, basslines, and melodies beyond simple drum patterns.

You can add up to 16 tracks simultaneously, each with 16, 32, or 64 steps. 16 steps = 1 bar (4/4 time), 32 steps = 2 bars, 64 steps = 4 bars. More tracks allow layering drums, bass, and melodies together.

Velocity controls how loud each note plays (0-100, representing soft to loud). Click a step to activate it at default velocity, then double-click to enter a custom velocity value. Lower velocity = quieter/softer, higher velocity = louder/harder. This adds dynamics and realism to sequences.

Mute silences a specific track without stopping playback (useful for testing arrangement). Solo plays ONLY the selected track(s), muting all others (useful for focusing on specific elements). You can solo multiple tracks simultaneously to hear them together.

Add a track, select a Bass sound (C, D, E, F, G, A, or B), then activate steps where you want bass notes. Each bass sound is a different note, so use multiple bass tracks or change sounds mid-pattern for melodic basslines. Adjust velocity for rhythm dynamics.

Yes, use the Save button to export patterns as JSON for reloading later. MIDI export is in development and will allow importing sequences into DAWs like Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, and other MIDI-compatible software.

Start with Kick on one track, Snare on another, and Hi-Hat on a third. Add more tracks for Toms, Cymbals, Percussion. Use volume sliders to balance each element, and solo tracks individually to ensure each sounds good before mixing together.

Use different step counts for different tracks (if supported in future updates), or create patterns that don't align on 4-beat measures. For example, activate every 3 steps on one track and every 4 on another to create a 3-against-4 polyrhythm.

Step sequencers excel in electronic music genres including techno, house, drum & bass, hip-hop, trap, dubstep, and ambient. They're also excellent for lo-fi beats, experimental music, and any genre requiring precise rhythmic control. The grid-based approach naturally suits genres with repetitive, loop-based structures.

This online sequencer provides many features of hardware units like Elektron Digitakt, Arturia BeatStep Pro, or Roland TR-8S - multi-track programming, velocity control, and pattern management - without the cost. Hardware offers tactile control and standalone operation, while this tool provides unlimited saves, easy export, and accessibility from any device.

Yes, the step sequencer is suitable for live electronic music performance. Create multiple pattern variations beforehand, save them as different files, then load and trigger them during your set. The visual grid makes it easy to see what's playing and make real-time adjustments to tempo, volume, and mute/solo states.

Step count determines pattern length. 16 steps = 1 bar (standard for drum loops), 32 steps = 2 bars (useful for patterns with variation or fills), 64 steps = 4 bars (ideal for complete musical phrases with intro, development, and variation). Longer sequences allow more complex arrangements but take longer to loop.

Use velocity variation - set different velocities for similar notes to create dynamics. Add subtle variations in the last 8-16 steps of a 32 or 64 step pattern. Use mute/solo to drop elements in and out during playback. Create slightly different versions of the same pattern and alternate between them in your DAW.

MIDI import is currently under development. For now, you'll need to manually recreate patterns by ear or reference. The grid-based interface makes this quick for most rhythmic patterns. Focus on the kick, snare, and hi-hat first, then add other elements.