Modstep
Introducing Modstep, Modulation Monster and the first full-blown MIDI sequencer for the iPad. Modstep allows you to create music and jam with your iPad and your favorite IAA Apps, Audio Units, Mac and PC software and MIDI hardware as well as the internal drum sampler and synth. Use it as the centerpiece of your setup to create and perform music on the go, in the studio and on stage.
"If you´re looking for a versatile, adaptable MIDI sequencer for iOS, Modstep comes highly recommended"
Sound On Sound
“Modstep could change how an iPad fits into your music making”
CDM
“If you’ve ever dreamed of a touchscreen brain for your studio, this is it.” FACTMag
"Modstep is a great step forward for step sequencing.”
Audionewsroom
FEATURES:
-Session-style MIDI sequencer with unlimited tracks & scenes.
-Play individual clips or whole scenes, or use the included arrangement features to manage more sophisticated song-structures.
-Clips are pattern based which allows quick edits on the fly. Set a variable speed per pattern.
-Edit clips with either the Step Sequencer or the Piano Roll
-Step Sequencer with active steps and step-shifting.
-Piano Roll with variable quantization including triplets, access to modulations, velocities and scales.
-Everything can be edited, arranged, modulated or changed in real-time.
-Note Repeat from 1-48th to 1/4th.
-Global Swing
-Unlimited MIDI & Audio tracks - only restricted by the power of your iPad.
-Tempo range from 20 to 999bpm.
-Sync via Ableton Link.
-Stable and low-latency MIDI Clock In & Out with latency adjustment.
-Trigger out
-integrated global keyboard with scales & drum-pads allow quick recording of individual tracks with a single surface.
-Use an external controller or keyboard to control, record or play any given track.
-Midi mappable via external MIDI controllers
-Internal additive synth with up to 64 harmonics per voice, 3-band eq, delay, reverb, lfo and detune.
-Internal sampler with pitch, volume, reverse, fx per slot, 3 band-eq, delay and reverb.
-Integrate any IAA compatible app or Audio Unit as an instrument or effect.
-unlimited number of effects per track.
-Audiobus support.
-convenient plugin management via drag and drop.
-Integrated mixer with Arm, Mute, Solo per track
-Any loaded instrument or external MIDI hardware is completely modulatable via CCs.
-Up to 128 CC modulations per track.
-Audio and MIDI streaming directly via charger cable to Mac and PC using studiomux technology
-Export sample perfect loops of audio per track. Choose which channels to record. The internal quantization will make sure they are sample-perfect and ready for any DAW.
-Import / Export of MIDI files.
-Import / Export of Audio & MIDI files via AudioShare.
-A sophisticated template system allows quick setup of tracks to control external MIDI hardware, apps or plugins.
-Includes many preconfigured templates for popular external hardware.
-Template editor to create your own templates for IAA Apps, desktop Apps and external MIDI devices
-Supports all MIDI interfaces for the iPad
-Works on all iPads (iPad 1 restricted to MIDI only)
Requirements:
iOS 8 or later
for audio and MIDI streaming to a Mac or PC, the studiomux server software is required: get the latest for free at studiomux.net
Manual:
You can find the manual here: http://www.modstep.net/manual
This awesome app, whilst being the centre of my iMusic world is unfortunately the one app stopping me from updating my iOS. Is it coming or has this become 'abandonware' like so many other once great apps?
MIDI studio dream app.
cornerbog
Amazing app. The developer is obviously an electronic musician, as its the first app I've found that totally does everything! I have a camera connection kit, use usb hubs and heaps of USB/midi interfaces and this app works with them all flawlessly so far. It's midi settings screen is simplicity for changing clock sources and output/input, just brilliant. If you like Ableton style playback of scenes/loops, this is for you, it's for guys that have tons of midi/usb synths and you need a centre of control for creating step loops/live recording/cc transmission, etc. I won't list all its features there are to many. For the price it's a no brainer, buy it and you can then finally chuck every other friggin midi app you had previously purchased in the hope it would do what Modstep can, and does! Cubasis, Genome, etc good apps but they don't come close to this. Especially if you like working live , if you like jamming, I can't give it enough praise, to the developer(Christian), all those nights coding payed off dude, thank you, my setup is back under control!!
Useless
Bruce Lockland
Crashes every single time I try and load an IAA instrument. I so want this app to work! But......
Currently has stability issues
Leams000
I heard about this awesome tool on create digital music. The developers have done a great job, and this app suits me perfectly. Many electronic music makers will find a use for it as a half way point between a DAW and a hardware sequencer. The iPads form factor also makes this app the perfect companion for live performance with MIDI controlled equipment. I do however, have to say the app in its current state is not stable enough for general composition or performance. The app crashes or hangs often. I'm sure the developers will update the app (or I'll update my iPad) and these issues will be resolved.Overall - a must have iPad sequencer
- fixed a bug that could occur when loading defective AUv3 effects
- fixed a bug with sending and receiving MIDI Clock
Version 1.3.2
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Information
Seller
Christian Blomert
Size
104.2 MB
Category
Music
Compatibility
Requires iPadOS 7.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 7.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
