*** Note ***
Although mKer can run as a stand-alone app, the recommended way to use it is as an AUv3 plugin from inside a suitable AU Host app that supports MIDI Processors such as AUM, Audiobus, Cubasis etc. Please also note that mKer is a MIDI app/plugin. That means that it does not produce sound itself - it needs to be connected to an audio source that can receive MIDI.
mKer is a versatile, multi-output MIDI step sequencer with an extensive range of features. These include:
- 8 MIDI outputs
- 64 Patterns
- 16 Lanes (aka tracks) per Pattern
- Independent number of Steps (1-32) and Step Size (1/64-256 beats) per Lane per Pattern
- Every step can play either a single note, an interval (2 notes) or a chord (3 or 4 notes)
- Lane Step parameters: Play Cycles, Skip Cycles, Play Offset Cycles, Pitch, Velocity, Probability, Offset (can be used for ‘swing’ like effects), Repeat (rachet) and Gate
- A flexible Editor that includes a step entry keyboard, parameter sliders and a variety of options and utilities designed for to make the workflow intuitive and fast
- 32 Clips with 1-8 Steps per Clip, 1-128 repeats per step (every clip step has one pattern)
- 3 Play Modes: Pattern, Clip, Sequence (all Clips)
- A Performance tab with 10 fully assignable MIDI sliders, a 12-snapshot bank and morphing function between the snapshots...
- MIDI step input and real-time recording
- 12-track beat generator with six genres, density, intensity and GM beat mapping
... and more!
I have enjoyed working with it very much so far. I appreciate that it works in stand alone mode as well as a plug-in. I’ve been using it as a sequencer for my hardware modular setup via a midi to CV interface. The one function I would really like to see added is the ability to tie steps together (i.e. to create an 8th note in a 16 step pattern). Edit: Thank You for adding the ability to tie notes! Love the fact that the app is being updated with new features. I’ve worked with a couple of iOS step sequencers but this is my favorite.
Developer Response
Hello, thank you very much for your feedback and the kind words! There are more major updates planned that will add a number of new features - you can always submit any feedback/suggestion either via the in-app contact form or directly by e-mail: hello(at)axart(dot)netWith Kind Regards,Achillefs Sourlasaxart software
Quirky but actually fun
c6y
Once you put up with some UI oddities, the interface is surprisingly good helping to find and work out ideas. Editing the lanes for example is easy using an assortment of buttons in the lower half. You don’t have to reach across the screen all the time. One bigger caveat is that the apps parameters don’t seem to be exposed. So you cannot use MIDI controllers and effects to control mKer itself.
Developer Response
Hello, thank you very much for your feedback and the kind words! You can always submit any feedback/suggestion either via the in-app contact form or directly by e-mail: hello(at)axart(dot)net With Kind Regards, Achillefs Sourlas Axart Software UG
Pretty cool sequencer.
Hey_Andre
Pretty cool sequencer! Did not expect to have so many options in one nice little package and at such a low price! Thank you sir!
Developer Response
Hello,thank you very much for the feedback, it is great to read that you enjoy the app. As a reminder, you can always submit any feedback/suggestions either by using the in-app contact form or by e-mail at hello(at)axart(dot)net.With Kind Regards,Achillefsaxart software
Confusing Interface
fleeteelf
This app could be very good but in it’s current state it’s not. The included help manual is no help at all because the UI it depicts and the actual UI are completely different. Good luck trying to understand intuitively as things you think the various buttons should do don’t do at all, or do something unexpected. I consider this app broken for now until the dev does a better job of defining it’s functions and updating the user manual.
- Bug fixes and improvements
Version 1.10.4
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Seller
Axart Labs OU
Size
59.7 MB
Category
Music
Compatibility
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
