Sequencers / Grooveboxes

The return of the stand-alone MPC exceeds expectations.

Analogue Solutions’ Megacity is a step sequencer like no other...

Arturia’s cut-price creation combines step sequencing with keyboard control.

The Stepper Acid is a no-nonsense digitally controlled step sequencer dotted with red LEDs and without a shift key in sight...

Abstract Data’s Octocontroller crams eight assignable outputs into just 14hp, making it a candidate for the beating heart of any tempo-based Eurorack setup.

Can NI’s new performance controller preserve Maschine’s status as king of the beat stations?

The MPC has always been about its fast, hands-on interface — can a touchscreen make it even better?

The LEP LepLoop takes a decidedly unconventional approach to the groovebox format.

Modstep is an ambitious iOS sequencer for MIDI synths, whether they’re physical hardware or other apps on your iPad...

When it comes to FM synthesis, Korg’s little Volca is thinking big.

The Koma Elektronik Komplex combines four step sequencers in one box, yet still manages to be greater than the sum of its parts.

This updated inexpensive ‘groove sketchpad’ takes the idea a few steps further, letting you create scenes: an arrangement of patterns in each of the four groups.

Alexandernaut’s Fugue Machine arose from its creator’s interest in the music of Baroque composer JS Bach. It is a multi-phasic sequencer, offering up to four playheads capable of independent motion across the same musical landscape.

Audio Damage may be familiar to you as makers of some proudly idiosyncratic plug-ins, but they also manufacture a range of...

Novation’s new groovebox, sequencer and performance instrument could be this year’s essential synth accessory.

Two more iOS apps reviewed: Futronica SAMMI Synth Multi-instrument • Xynthesizr Synth & Sequencer.

With the affordable and innovative Beatstep Pro, Arturia may have created a sequencer for the masses.

Rhythm is a multi-sample playback interface with an eight–step sequencer and five–channel mixer. It is the brainchild of games developer Gil Carmel...

This month we look at the UVI BeatHawk and Roland Sound Canvas For iOS apps.

Arturia’s Beatstep combines a MIDI controller and a step sequencer in one extremely reasonably priced box.

This month, the new iPhone 6, Rode Grip and Triqtraq sequencer app.