Polyend - Step

Polyend Step: The modern drum machine for demanding composers
Polyend Step is a revolutionary drum machine in the form of a pedal. Designed for composers, live musicians and beatmakers, it offers unrivalled versatility and creativity.

A powerful and intuitive creative tool:
Whether you're an experienced composer or a musical novice, the Step adapts to your workflow. It lets you create rhythms in a variety of ways:
- Explore over 350 pre-configured rhythms and 200 drum kits for instant inspiration.
- Design complex rhythms from scratch, using the step sequencer and extensive customisation options.
- Combine 16-step patterns to create complete 16-pattern songs.

Step focuses on expressiveness and musicality. Features such as instant humanisation, velocity control, micro-movement and step probability let you create dynamic, evolving rhythms. You can also achieve robotic precision if you wish.

Impeccable live performance and seamless integration
Polyend Step is designed for the stage. Dedicated pedals let you activate punch-in effects, change songs or patterns without losing the beat. Assign over 50 types of effects, including repeaters, delays and rearrangements, to energise your live transitions or solos.

Step integrates seamlessly into your existing setup. Synchronise it with your delay pedals, looper or other MIDI-compatible equipment. MIDI connectivity ensures that your entire setup stays in sync, for precise, professional performances.

Exchange patterns between the Step and Polyend Play or Play+ grooveboxes for a consistent workflow.
Key features for composers
- 4x drum tracks for rich, multi-layered rhythms.
- Instant pattern generator: turn the "Beat" knob to select a rhythm and the "Kit" knob to audition drum kits.
- Step parameter sequencer: customise each beat with unrivalled precision.
- 16x patterns per song for complex arrangements.
- Punch-in effects: assign up to 16 unique effects per song for instant transitions.
- Instant song change for smooth live transitions.
- Hands-free control: tap tempo, change patterns and activate punch-in effects effortlessly.
- Extensive customisation options: swing, adjustable speed and length per track, step probability, random playback, polyrhythms and polymeters.
- Parameter lock: control over 15 parameters per track, including volume, repeats, pan and more.
- MIDI and expression pedal compatibility: integrate the Step into your setup with MIDI synchronisation or assign an expression pedal for real-time control of parameters such as tempo, volume and effects.
- 1000 song storage: create and record up to 1000 songs.
- Over 1,500 samples included, structured by folder (drum kits).