Best sequencer on Reddit
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#1
Elektron
4.4
(21)
"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."
"A used elektron model:samples only costs a little more than a volca, but it can do waaaaaay more."
"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!"
#2
Korg
4.1
(21)
"The only solution better than an SQ-1 is two SQ-1 with the MS-20 ;-)"
"Honestly, I'm continuously impressed with the SQ1."
"Must say, I do love the original Electribes. Very powerful machines."
"SQ-1. This is what you can do with an SQ-1 and MS-20."
"Korg SQ10."
"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?"
#3
Arturia
4.2
(15)
"Keystep pro hands down."
"Very straightforward and fun to use."
"Take a look at Beatstep Pro for the more traditional sequencing."
"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."
"Have you looked into the korg sq-1 or Arturia keystep?"
"Maybe a Keystep Pro?"
"Beatstep pro or digitakt."
"Beat step Pro or you can even use a DRumbrute's midi out to do the same."
#4
Akai
4.3
(12)
"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"
"Any of the modern Akai MPC line will work well as a MIDI/CV sequencer."
"Modern MPC."
"Mpc live 2."
"You can get a used MPC500 for like ~$200."
"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."
#5
Roland
4.3
(11)
"Your best choice is the Roland TR-8S."
"Love the combination of Ableton Live on the computer, integrated with the Roland Fantom."
"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."
"I use an MC101 for this."
"For more portability and lower price the MC-101 has similar capabilities with fewer tracks."
"Roland System 8. It has a 64 step sequencer with motion recording too."
#6
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."
#7
Novation
4.5
(8)
"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."
"These are the best bang for the buck devices in that low-mid tier range."
"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."
#8
Oxi
4.7
(7)
"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."
"The most popular answers I got back were: Oxi One, Beatstep Pro, SQ-64, Synthstrom Deluge and Doepfer Dark Time."
"Oxi one."
#9
Squarp
4.6
(7)
"I finally settled on the Squarp Hapax."
"Look for Squarp Pyramid."
"Its very easy to use for drums and melody."
"Squarp Hapax."
"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."
#10
Hapax
4.8
(5)
"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."
"Hapax or oxi one for better visibility (but they are EXPENSIVE)"
#11
Behringer
4.4
(5)
"I absolutely love my old behringer bcr 2000 with the zaquencer software installed."
"My fave is the bcr 2000 with zaquencer loaded up."
"Consider getting a behringer crave."
"The cheapest way to get a 909 style sequencer is to literally to buy a behringer 909!"
"Might be worth just getting the Behringer RS9 when that comes out."
#12
Oxi One
5.0
(4)
"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."
#13
Polyend
4.0
(5)
"I have been using a MPC one but have just switched to a Polyend Play."
"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."
#14
Deluge
4.8
(4)
"Deluge or Digitakt seem like good choices."
"Deluge."
"Even a used Deluge isn't cheap, but it is an amazing sequencer."
"Deluge. No track limits."
#15
Cirklon
5.0
(3)
"Cirklon."
"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."
#16
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."
#17
Torso
4.7
(3)
"I use a Torso T-1, and I highly recommend it."
"Torso (through a mmmidi and mmmT) over ASQ-1."
"Torso T-1 and iPad."
#18
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."
#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
Yamaha
4.0
(3)
"If you’re on a budget, the Yamaha RM1x is a powerhouse."
"Yamaha QX5 baby."
"Not sure if you wanna go this route, but look into Yamaha Qy70 or 100."
#21
Renoise
5.0
(2)
"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."
#22
NI
5.0
(2)
"Maschine+ (by far my fave sketchpad)."
"I use NI Maschine to sequence pretty much all my drums and most synths."
#23
Stepic
5.0
(2)
"For sequencer I love Stepic."
"I love Stepic."
#24
Pam’s
5.0
(2)
"Pam’s would be my go-to if space is at a premium."
"Easily pams pro for me, its tiny and an amazing cv controlled touring machine."
#25
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."
#26
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."
#27
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."
#28
Omnitone
4.5
(2)
"Super biased but we (Omnitone) make a semi-random sequencer called Melodi."
"Omnitone Melodi (8hp)."
#29
Drambo
4.5
(2)
"Drambo on the iPad and a whole slew of Auv3s."
"Drambo."
#30
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."
#31
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."
#32
ALM
4.0
(2)
"Maybe ALMs ASQ-1?"
"Alm asq-1 maybe?"
#33
Eloquencer
4.0
(2)
"The Eloquencer is very well regarded."
"Eloquencer."
#34
Westlicht
4.0
(2)
"Westlicht PER|FORMER is not a bad option for live."
"Westlicht Performer might be a good option for you."
#35
Sting
4.0
(2)
"OG sting and sting 2.0 are my go to."
"Sting by Iftah."
#36
Torso Electronics
4.0
(2)
"Torso electronics or Oxi One might be good for your needs."
"Depending on the genre of music you perform, the T-1 from Torso Electronics might do the trick."
#37
Apple
5.0
(1)
"IPad all the way."
#38
Grayscale
5.0
(1)
"I love the grayscale permutations. It’s got a shift register, as many random triggers as you want."
#39
Acid Rain
5.0
(1)
"Acid Rain Constellation works really well with Pulsar 23."
#40
Bitwig
5.0
(1)
"Macbook + Bitwig + Expert Sleeper software = ultimate sequencer."
#41
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."
#42
ugrids
5.0
(1)
"A small gate sequencer, ugrids or Euclidean circles or Uframes etc."
#43
Metropolix
5.0
(1)
"Depending on your definition of small and providing everything else is covered, I'd have to go with Metropolix."
#44
Lenovo
5.0
(1)
"I recently got a used Lenovo for 100 dollars and installed Linux mint and renoise on it."
#45
Bastl
5.0
(1)
"It’s super fun to play, has six outs, and does almost everything in terms of controlling cv."
#46
Clank
5.0
(1)
"Fricken’ Clank Chaos!"
#47
Ornament & Crime
5.0
(1)
"I like the Ornament & Crime with the Phazerville suit."
#48
Teletype
5.0
(1)
"Teletype is the best."
#49
DAW
5.0
(1)
"Your computer is the most powerful sequencer."
#50
Frap Tools
5.0
(1)
"Frap Tools USTA. CV can be in Raw mode or scale mode."
#51
Ableton
5.0
(1)
"If you have a laptop buy a ableton push 1 for 150-200 and sequence from that."
#52
D16 Group
5.0
(1)
"In my opinion D16 group Phosycion has the best sequencer."
#53
Fors
5.0
(1)
"Opal from Fors has an amazing powerful step sequencer."
#54
Mutant Brain
5.0
(1)
"The mutant brain hexinvertor with the digitakt is fantastic."
#55
Dillon Bastan
5.0
(1)
"If you are looking for fun things to get inspired by, I suggest Divisions by Dillon Bastan."
#56
Rucci
5.0
(1)
"Rucci autostep synth. Turn it on and it plays itself while you turn the filter knob."
#57
regroove
5.0
(1)
"Regroove ，the best drum Seq！"
#58
MMT8
5.0
(1)
"I love my mmt8."
#59
RK006
5.0
(1)
"Get an rk006."
#60
Xequence
4.0
(1)
"Xequence 2 is a great midi environment."
#61
Octatrack
4.0
(1)
"If you have an iPad just use that. Octochron already has the Volca beats set up in the Presets."
#62
ASQ-1
4.0
(1)
"Someone mentioned the ASQ-1 below, which is a great option."
#63
Cem Olcay
4.0
(1)
"Rozetta suite has been mentioned a lot, cem olcay’s ‘Bud’ suite of mini sequencers must be mentioned."
#64
Odds
4.0
(1)
"What about Odds by Sebsongs?"
#65
Five12
4.0
(1)
"Five12 Vector Sequencer lets you switch views between setting note values, intervals, or raw voltage."
#66
Morphor
4.0
(1)
"Morphor Sequencer in just 4HP."
#67
Sequential
4.0
(1)
"Prophet Rev2’s sequencer seem good."
#68
Rozeta
4.0
(1)
"Rozeta pack, Ooda, Zoa, Riffer, LK, Xynthesizr etc."
#69
Mutable Instruments
4.0
(1)
"Self patched PEG mayhaps?"
#70
Disting
4.0
(1)
"Disting mk4 is what I use though there are more dedicated midi sequencers."
#71
Kenton
4.0
(1)
"If you get a Kenton midi to CV converter."
#72
Ladik
4.0
(1)
"Ladik’s Composer N and Composer G modules for musically controllable Turing-esque fun!"
#73
Atom
4.0
(1)
"Atom 2 works good for basic sequencing."
#74
MMT-8
4.0
(1)
"MMT-8."
#75
LK
4.0
(1)
"Try LK."
#76
Tete
4.0
(1)
"Tete + Tetrapad would be great for this."
#77
Empress
4.0
(1)
"Empress Zoia."
#78
Nerve
4.0
(1)
"Bit of an oldie, but Nerve by xfer records is dope."
#79
Euclidean
4.0
(1)
"Euclidean sequencer pro."
#80
Novel Music
4.0
(1)
"Novel Music Seeds."
#81
Koala
4.0
(1)
"Ipad/android + Koala Sampler."
#82
Gamut
4.0
(1)
"Gamut Repetitor or Pam's. Probably both, pretty fun 18hp."
#83
Xaoc
4.0
(1)
"Xaoc moskwa, maybe?"
#84
Octoseq
4.0
(1)
"I like the Octoseq Modulator device."
#85
Cycling '74
4.0
(1)
"There's some great Max 4 Live sequencers."
#86
Harmony Bloom
4.0
(1)
"I love Harmony Bloom."
#87
Qu-bit
4.0
(1)
"There's always the Qu-bit Bloom...good size for its function, quite capable."
#88
WMD
4.0
(1)
"WMD Arpitecht."
#89
ML
4.0
(1)
"Ml 185 or MDD Snake."
#90
Pet Rock
4.0
(1)
"Pet Rock, or even Ochd Expander with its trigger section."
#91
Rene
4.0
(1)
"Rene is a classic when paired with either tempi or pam’s."
#92
MPC 1
4.0
(1)
"Mpc1 has virtually unlimited sequence length."
#93
Pyramid
4.0
(1)
"Used Pyramid or new Hapax."
#94
SQ-64
4.0
(1)
"I have since invested in a SQ-64."
#95
M8
4.0
(1)
"M8."
#96
EP-133
4.0
(1)
"EP-133 is cool."
#97
SP-404
4.0
(1)
"SP-404."
#98
Dark Time
4.0
(1)
"Dark Time is pretty much that sequencer."
#99
Stages
4.0
(1)
"Stages is pretty great."
#100
Pigments
4.0
(1)
"Pigments and VCV Rack!"
#101
Riffer
4.0
(1)
"Riffer is a good one."
#102
Seqund
4.0
(1)
"Seqund is my current fave."
#103
Triaz
4.0
(1)
"I recently got this vst called Triaz."
#104
Alexkid
4.0
(1)
"Sting, Snake, Seqund and all the other sequencers from Alexkid."
#105
ORCA
4.0
(1)
"I like ORCA to sequence midi out"
#106
Nando Scheffer
4.0
(1)
"I like Nando Scheffer m4l devices, BlueARP, and VCV rack pro as a vst."
#107
Pittsburgh Modular
4.0
(1)
"Maybe also the Pittsburgh modular sequencer could’ve for you?"
#108
BramBos
4.0
(1)
"I use BramBos Rosetta sequencers a lot."
#109
Numeric
4.0
(1)
"You could always add a Numeric or Zularic Repetitor to your rack."
#110
Befaco
4.0
(1)
"Befaco Muxlicer or Joranalogue Step 8, maybe?"
#111
Verbos
4.0
(1)
"I think the Verbos Multistage is nice."
#112
Sonicware
4.0
(1)
"I use a sonicware liven 8 bit warps for clock/sequencer as an idea generator."
#113
UVI
4.0
(1)
"The new version of UVI Falcon has some really fun sequencers that you can use to control other instruments."
#114
4ms
4.0
(1)
"The 4ms Catalyst Sequencer is quite fun and hands-on."
#115
Audio Veek
4.0
(1)
"Atom works really well in AUM if you want piano roll style."
#116
XO
4.0
(1)
"Why nobody mentioned XO lol."
#117
fh-2
4.0
(1)
"Fh-2 is incredible, even if it takes some time to figure out and config."
#118
Grids
4.0
(1)
"Here's a semi curveball...what about a Grids and a Marbles?"
#119
Stolperbeats
4.0
(1)
"I will vouch for Stolperbeats if you're looking for rhythms that aren't rigidly set to a grid."
#120
NE
3.0
(1)
"NE Vox Digitalis is a small (4hp) single channel sequencer."
#121
SIG
3.0
(1)
"The original SIG. if it’s a small rack, you probably can only fit one voice."
#122
Kawai
3.0
(1)
"Kawai Q-80EXE."
#123
Beatstep
3.0
(1)
"Sometimes beatstep pro is enough."
#124
APC
3.0
(1)
"Apc 64 is somewhere in the middle, but still too new to have a true following."
#125
iPad
3.0
(1)
"IPad and an audio interface."
#126
Seq66
3.0
(1)
"I ended up running seq66 on my raspberry pi based device."
#127
Zynthian
3.0
(1)
"Zynthian has a simple midi sequencer built in."
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