# B-Step Sequencer > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/B-Step_Sequencer > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/B-Step_Sequencer.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B-Step_Sequencer > Source revision: 1303878502 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **B-Step Sequencer** is a multitrack [software](/source/Software) [MIDI](/source/MIDI) step [sequencer](/source/Music_sequencer) that is available as either a [standalone application](/source/Standalone_program) or in [audio plug-in](/source/Audio_plug-in) format ([VST](/source/Virtual_Studio_Technology) and [Audio Units](/source/Audio_Units)). Primarily used to create melodical [sequences](/source/Sequence_(music)) to trigger [soft or hardware synthesizer](/source/Synthesizer), whether in a [studio](/source/Music_studio) environment or live on stage, it has a [user interface](/source/User_interface) based on pattern and TR music sequencers. ## History The first version of B-Step Sequencer (1.0), developed by the German company Monoplugs, was released in December 2013 for [Microsoft Windows](/source/Microsoft_Windows), [Mac OS X](/source/Mac_OS_X) and [Linux](/source/Linux). In March 2014 Monoplugs released the B-Step Sequencer for [iPad](/source/IPad), providing the same functionality as for [desktop computers](/source/Desktop-Computer). Version 2.0 was released in October 2014 with two new supported [platforms](/source/Computing_platform): [Android](/source/Android_(operating_system)) and [Raspbian](/source/Raspbian) ([Raspberry Pi](/source/Raspberry_Pi)). ## Features B-Step Sequencer has a long list of features, including full [MIDI](/source/MIDI) and [MIDI beat clock](/source/MIDI_beat_clock) sync support, [Sequencer Ratcheting](/source/Sequencer_Ratcheting), [shuffle (swing)](/source/Swing_(jazz_performance_style)), [monophonic](/source/Monophony) and [polyphonic](/source/Polyphony) note playback modes. ### User Interface The [user interface](/source/User_interface), which looks clean and is contrast rich, is designed for [live performances](/source/Concert) without any need for a deep menu hierarchy. It shows all the important settings on the main interface and features [drag and drop](/source/Drag_and_drop) to copy settings on the fly. ### Specification - 16 steps per track - 4 tracks per pattern - 16 patterns - playback of up to 4 patterns at the same time - 5x [MIDI](/source/MIDI) out for [synthesizer](/source/Synthesizer) control - sends and receives MIDI CC (trainable) - 2x MIDI in and out for [Novation Launchpad](/source/Novation_Launchpad) controllers - 1x MIDI in and out for trainable [MIDI controllers](/source/MIDI_controller) - [MIDI THRU](/source/MIDI_THRU) (optional) - [MIDI beat clock](/source/MIDI_beat_clock) thru (optional) - 1x MIDI in for MIDI beat clock sync ## Editions ### Standalone B-Step Sequencer Standalone currently runs with recent versions of [Windows](/source/Microsoft_Windows) ([WinMM](/source/WinMM) MIDI), [Mac OS X](/source/Mac_OS_X) (Core MIDI), Linux ([ALSA](/source/Advanced_Linux_Sound_Architecture) MIDI), [iPad](/source/IPad) (Core MIDI), [Android](/source/Android_(operating_system)) (MIDI via USB) and [Raspberry Pi](/source/Raspberry_Pi) (ALSA MIDI). ### VST Plug-in As a [VST plug-in](/source/Virtual_Studio_Technology) B-Step Sequencer can be used in well-known [VST hosts](/source/Virtual_Studio_Technology) like [Ableton Live](/source/Ableton_Live), [Cubase](/source/Cubase), [Bitwig](/source/Bitwig), [REAPER](/source/REAPER) or [Renoise](/source/Renoise). The VST version is available for [32-bit](/source/32-bit) and native [64-bit](/source/64-bit_computing) CPU architectures on [Linux](/source/Linux), [Microsoft Windows](/source/Microsoft_Windows) and [Mac OS X](/source/Mac_OS_X). ### Audio Units Plug-in On [Mac OS X](/source/Mac_OS_X) B-Step Sequencer can be run as an [Audio Units plug-in](/source/Audio_Units_plug-in) in [Audio Units hosts](/source/Audio_Units_plug-in) like [Logic Pro](/source/Logic_Pro). ## Versions B-Step Sequencer is available as either a [trial (demo)](/source/Shareware) or a commercial version. The trial version excludes saving of user projects and is time limited to 30 minutes. After application restart or unloading it in the plug-in host it is possible to use it again for 30 minutes. The commercial version is not time limited and it has the project save feature available. ## Support Support for B-Step Sequencer is provided through a HTML user manual. Users may also register for the official Monoplugs forum or contact Monoplugs directly. ## References - ["B-Step Sequencer 2 Pro – A deep sequencer from Monoplugs."](https://web.archive.org/web/20150227101616/http://main.iosmars.com/2014/12/21/elastic-drums-app-review-the-new-synth-drum-app-from-oliver-greschke-and-mom-instruments/) Review by iOS MARS, November 12, 2014. - ["B-Step Sequencer v.2 – MonoPlugs announce new version of step-based MIDI sequencer for iOS."](https://web.archive.org/web/20150512121325/http://www.musicappblog.com/b-step-sequencer-v2/) Preview by MUSIC APP BLOG, August 11, 2014. - [""it's bigger on the inside": Monoplugs B-Step Sequencer"](http://www.synmag.de/27/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20141216123641/http://www.synmag.de/27) 2014-12-16 at the Wayback Machine Review by SynMag Nr.45, middle of July 2014 - ["B-Step Sequencer iPad App"](http://synthuniverse.com/b-step-ipad-app/) Review by Synth Universe, June 10, 2014 ## External links - [Official B-Step Sequencer Website](http://b-step.monoplugs.com/) ([archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20181103094207/http://b-step.monoplugs.com/)) - [Official Monoplugs Website](http://monoplugs.com/) - [B-Step Sequencer Tutorial Videos](https://web.archive.org/web/20150712153513/http://b-step.monoplugs.com/videos-reviews) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [B-Step Sequencer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B-Step_Sequencer) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B-Step_Sequencer?action=history)). 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