Best sequencer on Reddit
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#1
Elektron
4.3
(23)
"The Digitakt sequencer is insane and is also a great companion to the CK61."
"I would choose an Elektron sequencer, probably the Digitone 2."
"Digitakt 2 or Digitone 2."
"Digitone or digitone keys.. 4 tracks of 8 voice polyphony per track with cc parameter locks."
"Digitakt."
"Otatrack is best i use that... but i also have a keystep pro it works well too."
"Digitakt is definitely more powerful, but SQ64 is far cheaper, about 1/5th the price."
"Digitakt or Syntakt"
"Analog Four or Keys do the job too!"
"Perhaps a Digitone 2?"
#2
Arturia
4.3
(19)
"Arturia Beatstep Pro works well for me, the roller/stepper is nice and also allows you to choose between MIDI and CV."
"Keystep pro hands down."
"Very straightforward and fun to use."
"I’m in love with sequencers, I’ve had several hardware sequencers of all sort, and end up selling all of them, except the key step pro."
"Take a look at Beatstep Pro for the more traditional sequencing."
"Have you considered Arturia's Beatstep Pro or Keystep Pro though? They're a lot cheaper..."
"I bought the drumbrute to be able to sequence the pulsar with some nice features like roll and polyrhythms."
"The most popular answers I got back were: Oxi One, Beatstep Pro, SQ-64, Synthstrom Deluge and Doepfer Dark Time."
"I use a Keystep Pro."
"I can recommend you Beatstep Pro in spite of Keystep Pro."
#3
Korg
3.9
(18)
"The only solution better than an SQ-1 is two SQ-1 with the MS-20 ;-)"
"Honestly, I'm continuously impressed with the SQ1."
"SQ-1. This is what you can do with an SQ-1 and MS-20."
"The sq1 pairs well with the ms20."
"Lots of love for the SQ-1 here."
"Yeah SQ-1 sounds good."
"SQ-1 is a good option."
"Have you looked into the korg sq-1 or Arturia keystep?"
"If you have a generic ikea armchair maybe the korg sq1."
"Maybe check out the Korg SQ-64."
#4
Squarp
4.5
(12)
"I finally settled on the Squarp Hapax."
"Look for Squarp Pyramid."
"Its very easy to use for drums and melody."
"Squarp Hapax."
"I’m using the Hapax, it’s just amazing."
"Squarp Hapax blows everything out the water"
"Check out Squarp Pyramid"
"Sometimes I program it with the Squarp Pyramid as it has neat MIDI fx."
"I also used the Squarp pyramid for a long time."
"My recommendation is usually a (used) Squarp Pyramid."
#5
Akai
4.3
(11)
"New generation mpc."
"Can’t go wrong with a MPC."
"The mpc one is my main drum machine and also midi brain now, it's excellent"
"Akai Force!! You can get them mega cheap used, manage samples..."
"Any of the modern Akai MPC line will work well as a MIDI/CV sequencer."
"Modern MPC."
"Akai force and the akai mpcs are great sequencers"
"An Akai Force will work, it will send as many MIDI tracks as you want."
"I love my Akai force but ableton is more powerful."
"I still use the Akai Force, it works for me."
#6
Roland
4.1
(10)
"The sequencer on it really clicks with me, and it has huge sound and effect capabilities of its own too."
"Roland MC-707. 8 tracks of Ableton style clip launching."
"Sp404mkii."
"Roland MC-101 or big brother MC-707."
"Roland Zenbeats."
"Kinda like the TR-06 for this, especially if you have other stuff that can take triggers."
"I use an MC101 for this."
"For more portability and lower price the MC-101 has similar capabilities with fewer tracks."
"I found a good compromise with Roland Zenbeats as a sequencer running on a capable tablet."
"I like the Roland SH-01A for this, dumb easy."
#7
Oxi One
5.0
(8)
"If Oxi One is in the budget then you are lucky, because it's awesome, can control 4 devices straight up."
"Oxi One is my best."
"OXI one is amazing."
"Oxi One and Ableton Live are extremely different takes on a sequencer."
"Oxi one, torso t-1, hapax, pyramid, lotsa choices out there."
"Oxi one is dope."
"No one talking about the Oxi One?"
"The OXI One ist just another level."
#8
Synthstrom
4.8
(8)
"Might have a look into the synthstrom deluge and its community firmware."
"I mostly use my Deluge as a sequencer... Its an awesome groovebox to boot."
"The Deluge was already amazing when it first released."
"I have a synthstrom deluge and it is a monster."
"I suggest the synthstrom deluge, I use it for that and many other stuff in my workflow."
"But for sequencing a live loop there's pretty much the Deluge."
"The most popular answers I got back were: Oxi One, Beatstep Pro, SQ-64, Synthstrom Deluge and Doepfer Dark Time."
"Deluge has an isomorphic keyboard which can be used for internal sounds and external synths."
#9
Oxi
4.6
(8)
"Oxi one , the only choice+"
"Oxi One, Hapax, Torso T-1, and Octatrack Mk2 are all good options."
"I think the OXI one is one of the most compelling machines at the moment."
"Oxi one sequencer."
"Oxi One and an iPad."
"Oxi one"
"The most popular answers I got back were: Oxi One, Beatstep Pro, SQ-64, Synthstrom Deluge and Doepfer Dark Time."
"Oxi one."
#10
Deluge
4.4
(7)
"Deluge or Digitakt seem like good choices."
"Deluge."
"Even a used Deluge isn't cheap, but it is an amazing sequencer."
"The most intuitive and powerful sequencer I have used is on the deluge."
"Synthstrom Deluge"
"Expensive: Deluge (midi recording, just no importing midi files yet) but checks every other box."
"Deluge. No track limits."
#11
Novation
4.4
(7)
"Novation Circuit! It's fun, has a lot of immediacy, and is very portable."
"If you’re looking for something cheap I’d say get an original Novation Circuit!"
"I have both and would recommend either without hesitation."
"Circuit Tracks is super easy to use live."
"Pick up a used circuit tracks or rhythm."
"I have been doing this with Circuit Tracks."
"Circuit Tracks maybe? Can sequence 2 external synths."
#12
Hapax
4.8
(6)
"Hapax here."
"Hapax is the best sequencer I have."
"Happy with the Hapax here, it does pretty much anything and everything as far as sequencing goes."
"For what it’s worth… The Hapax instantly changed my life."
"I love my hapax.. its a powerhouse."
"Hapax or oxi one for better visibility (but they are EXPENSIVE)"
#13
Elektron Digitakt
4.2
(5)
"Digitakt, full stop. It could control this entire room and also you would have a new sample drum machine to add to the mix."
"AN OG Digitakt has 8 MIDI tracks and a pretty capable sequencer."
"Digitakt 1. You can find them around 350/400 euro."
"Right now you can get great deals on used Digitakt 1 (8 MIDI Tracks) or Digitone 1 (4 MIDI tracks)."
"I'm tempted to get a second hand digitakt 1 mainly for the midi sequencer."
#14
Cirklon
5.0
(4)
"Cirklon."
"...and also the Cirklon completely forgot about it until I got the email after four years on the waiting list."
"I never preferred a sequencer over using Ableton until I got my Cirklon finally!"
"I use a Cirklon which is weird in it's own way but is just rock solid timing wise."
#15
Polyend
4.0
(5)
"SQ-64 can simultaneously trigger both Sample and Drum on track D."
"Polyend Tracker OG, Novation Circuit, MPC one or Live."
"Polyend Teacker."
"Great device though and amazing VFM"
"For me it's always the Polyend Tracker."
#16
Torso
4.3
(4)
"I use a Torso T-1, and I highly recommend it."
"Check out Torso T-1 for more experimental sequences..."
"Torso T-1 and iPad."
"Torso T-1 and iPad"
#17
Dirtywave
5.0
(3)
"Dirtywave m8 and a midi hub."
"The Dirtywave M8 is above and beyond any sequencer I've ever used."
"The dirtywave m8 is amazing for sequencing hardware."
#18
Renoise
5.0
(3)
"Just skip to the end and get Renoise and a midi usb cable."
"Yes. And laptop running renoise, it's cheaper and better than any sequenser."
"It's one of the best sequencers there is - if you're comfortable with tracker workflow."
#19
Teenage Engineering
4.0
(3)
"A used OP-Z is budget friendly, and it has an amazing sequencer."
"Op-z. Nothings comes close for fast, complex sequencing and fun."
"Great for sketching or mucking around, surprisingly powerful sequencer."
#20
Eloquencer
4.0
(3)
"The Eloquencer is very well regarded."
"On paper the Eloquencer fits the bill for what you are looking for."
"Eloquencer."
#21
Artiphon
4.0
(3)
"Sq-64."
"The sq-64 is really weird to learn but once you do it slaps so hard."
"SQ-1 or SQ-64 are pretty much your only new and current options."
#22
Yamaha
4.0
(3)
"Yamaha RMX1"
"Yamaha QX5 baby."
"Not sure if you wanna go this route, but look into Yamaha Qy70 or 100."
#23
Arturia KeyStep Pro
5.0
(2)
"The Arturia Keystep Pro is excellent. After years of buying, trying, and selling gear, the Keystep Pro is the one that best suits my workflow."
"Key step pro checks all these boxes."
#24
Apple
5.0
(2)
"IPad all the way."
"You could also use an ipad. Music ecosystem on ipad is fantastic."
#25
Synthstrom Deluge
5.0
(2)
"Digitakt MK1 - best bang for the buck. Synthstrom Deluge is the pinnacle."
"Huge fan of the Synthstrom Deluge"
#26
NI
5.0
(2)
"Maschine+ (by far my fave sketchpad)."
"I use NI Maschine to sequence pretty much all my drums and most synths."
#27
Stepic
5.0
(2)
"For sequencer I love Stepic."
"I love Stepic."
#28
Behringer
5.0
(2)
"I absolutely love my old behringer bcr 2000 with the zaquencer software installed."
"My fave is the bcr 2000 with zaquencer loaded up."
#29
DAW
4.5
(2)
"Your computer is the most powerful sequencer."
"A DAW will allow you to sequence and also do a bunch of other stuff..."
#30
Squarp Hapax
4.5
(2)
"Squarp Hapax is what I use."
"Squarp Hapax (standalone), Ableton (DAW)."
#31
Voltage Block
4.5
(2)
"The VB is definitely to more fun to play with."
"I use the Voltage Block way more as it feels easier to dial in sequences and play it more hands-on."
#32
Fors
4.5
(2)
"Opal from Fors has an amazing powerful step sequencer."
"Its sounds a lot like you are looking for an Elektron style sequencer."
#33
Doepfer
4.5
(2)
"My favorite was the Doepfer Dark Time."
"The most popular answers I got back were: Oxi One, Beatstep Pro, SQ-64, Synthstrom Deluge and Doepfer Dark Time."
#34
Omnitone
4.5
(2)
"Super biased but we (Omnitone) make a semi-random sequencer called Melodi."
"Omnitone Melodi (8hp)."
#35
Turing Machine
4.5
(2)
"I keep coming back to the Turing Machine. It's just way to easy to get interesting melodies going."
"I'm using a Turing machine with a Pamela."
#36
MPC
4.0
(2)
"Pick your flavor of MPC imo is the answer."
"I prefer MPC and use that as a stable brain on stage."
#37
ALM
4.0
(2)
"Maybe ALMs ASQ-1?"
"Alm asq-1 maybe?"
#38
SQ-64
4.0
(2)
"I have since invested in a SQ-64."
"I bought my SQ64 specifically so I could have CV outputs."
#39
Syntakt
4.0
(2)
"Syntakt if you don't mind your lap being warm."
"I use syntakt and loopy pro on ipad together for this."
#40
Keystep
4.0
(2)
"2x keystep pro, because it's awesome."
"I got Sample2, Bass, Keys and FM2 and I am using the Keystep Pro."
#41
Sting
4.0
(2)
"OG sting and sting 2.0 are my go to."
"Sting by Iftah."
#42
iPad
3.5
(2)
"Use an iPad with a USB MIDI interface with AUM and something like Rozeta / Atom."
"IPad and an audio interface."
#43
Grayscale
5.0
(1)
"I love the grayscale permutations. It’s got a shift register, as many random triggers as you want."
#44
Lenovo
5.0
(1)
"I recently got a used Lenovo for 100 dollars and installed Linux mint and renoise on it."
#45
Metropolix
5.0
(1)
"Depending on your definition of small and providing everything else is covered, I'd have to go with Metropolix."
#46
ugrids
5.0
(1)
"A small gate sequencer, ugrids or Euclidean circles or Uframes etc."
#47
xequencer
5.0
(1)
"I switched to an iPad through an audio interface using an app called xequencer 2 and have found that it’s the best user experience for me."
#48
UNO
5.0
(1)
"UNO Synth Pro / Pro X."
#49
Sequentix Cirklon
5.0
(1)
"These days the Sequentix Cirklon and Squarp Hapax probably count as the best you can get."
#50
Teletype
5.0
(1)
"Teletype is the best."
#51
Ornament & Crime
5.0
(1)
"I like the Ornament & Crime with the Phazerville suit."
#52
Clank
5.0
(1)
"Fricken’ Clank Chaos!"
#53
Bastl
5.0
(1)
"It’s super fun to play, has six outs, and does almost everything in terms of controlling cv."
#54
Mutable Instruments
4.0
(1)
"Self patched PEG mayhaps?"
#55
Rozeta
4.0
(1)
"Rozeta pack, Ooda, Zoa, Riffer, LK, Xynthesizr etc."
#56
Westlicht
4.0
(1)
"Westlicht Performer might be a good option for you."
#57
Sequential
4.0
(1)
"Prophet Rev2’s sequencer seem good."
#58
Disting
4.0
(1)
"Disting mk4 is what I use though there are more dedicated midi sequencers."
#59
Morphor
4.0
(1)
"Morphor Sequencer in just 4HP."
#60
Five12
4.0
(1)
"Five12 Vector Sequencer lets you switch views between setting note values, intervals, or raw voltage."
#61
Odds
4.0
(1)
"What about Odds by Sebsongs?"
#62
Ableton
4.0
(1)
"Ableton Push 3???"
#63
Torso T1
4.0
(1)
"Torso T1 for live performance."
#64
Nerve
4.0
(1)
"Bit of an oldie, but Nerve by xfer records is dope."
#65
Empress
4.0
(1)
"Empress Zoia."
#66
Social Entropy
4.0
(1)
"Something like the Social Entropy Engine can do poly per step..."
#67
Maschine Plus
4.0
(1)
"At the end, I bought a refurbished Maschine Plus. It was 640€ on Reverb and it works as a good sequencer."
#68
Boss SP-404
4.0
(1)
"How about a used Boss SP-404?"
#69
Raspberry Pi
4.0
(1)
"If you want something really small and like to tinker, I used a raspberry pi 3 running SunVox."
#70
Euclidean
4.0
(1)
"Euclidean sequencer pro."
#71
Novel Music
4.0
(1)
"Novel Music Seeds."
#72
Drambo
4.0
(1)
"Drambo."
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