Best sequencer on Reddit

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Elektron

4.4

(26)

"Get a digitakt, changed the game for me!"

"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."

"Second the digitakt recommendation."

"I'm a big fan of the Digitakt MK1 as a beginner groovebox/sequencer."

"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."

Korg

3.9

(19)

"The only solution better than an SQ-1 is two SQ-1 with the MS-20 ;-)"

"Honestly, I'm continuously impressed with the SQ1."

"Korg SQ-1’s is a step sequencer and are very economic."

"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."

Arturia

4.2

(17)

"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."

"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..."

"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."

"Have you looked into the korg sq-1 or Arturia keystep?"

"Maybe a Keystep Pro?"

Squarp

4.4

(14)

"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"

"Great prices on used Squarp Pyramids at the moment."

"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."

Oxi

4.7

(11)

"IMHO OXI One or Deluge are your best bet."

"Gives you way more options than modular sequencers, while still being very immediate."

"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."

"Has a harmonisation feature that allows you to have different sequenced tracks following a chord track."

"Oxi one"

"The most popular answers I got back were: Oxi One, Beatstep Pro, SQ-64, Synthstrom Deluge and Doepfer Dark Time."

Oxi One

5.0

(10)

"Another vote for the incredible Oxi One."

"Oxi One, never. looked back"

"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."

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."

Novation

4.4

(10)

"It is a lot easier to approach, pretty great for beginners and it offers a vast array of synth-, drum- and sequencing possibilities."

"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."

"Novation SL mk III maybe?"

"Novation Launchpad Pro?"

"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."

Synthstrom

4.8

(9)

"Synthstrom Deluge Not only the best hardware sequencer but is a sampler and synth too."

"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."

#10

Hapax

4.8

(8)

"Hapax, octatrack, oxi one, Cirklon would all work."

"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, deluge or upcoming reliq hybrid sequencer."

"Hapax or oxi one for better visibility (but they are EXPENSIVE)"

#11

Deluge

4.5

(8)

"If I HAD to chose just one it would probably be the Deluge."

"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."

#12

Cirklon

5.0

(6)

"I can sequence every piece of hardware and individual tracks for all of my Elektron devices."

"Cirklon or the ER-101/102."

"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."

#13

Roland

4.1

(7)

"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."

"Roland MC-101 or big brother MC-707."

"Roland Zenbeats."

"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."

#14

Elektron Digitakt

4.2

(6)

"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."

"The Elektron sequencer is very flexible and I purchased the Digitakt 1 primarily to sequence my other hardware."

#15

Dirtywave

4.8

(4)

"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."

"The only device I have that does the harmony scaling smooth is Dirtywave M8."

#16

Keystep

4.3

(4)

"Keystep Pro."

"I’ve watched reviews for all the sequencers mentioned and narrowed it down to three: Keystep Pro, Launchpad MK3, and Korg SQ-64."

"2x keystep pro, because it's awesome."

"I got Sample2, Bass, Keys and FM2 and I am using the Keystep Pro."

#17

Nerdseq

4.3

(4)

"Very flexible, deep and expandable."

"Nerdseq - Once you master its Tracker workflow, you can quickly bang out tracks or whole live sets."

"If you’re looking for something in-case that is very compositional, I’d be looking at the nerdseq."

"NerdSeq"

#18

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"

#19

Eloquencer

4.0

3.5

4.0

(1)

"Korg SQ 1? $150 new, $60 used."

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