Polyend Step Drum Machine Pedal

Step is the first fully customizable drum machine in pedal format. Whether you're in the studio, on stage, or crafting beats on the go, Polyend Step is your ultimate creative partner. It's an instrument, co-writer, live accompaniment, and the perfect bandmate for your empty studio sessions. With hands-free control, seamless performance features, and deep customization options, Step is built for everyone—from experimental artists pushing creative boundaries, to acoustic performers looking to add rhythm, to beginners practicing at home. Whatever your musical vision, Step is ready to bring it to life.

Step reimagines what a drum pedal can do, adding the depth of features and character from Polyend sequencers. Its intuitive controls combine instant playability with deep customization, making it ideal for creators at every level. Whether you're improvising, composing, or performing, Step is your rhythm machine, collaborator, and creative engine. Unleash your creativity with Polyend Step — a drum machine that works as hard as you do.

A DYNAMIC DRUM MACHINE FOR LIVE AND STUDIO USE

Use features like an instant humanize option, velocity control, micro-move, and step probability to create dynamic, evolving rhythms that feel alive—or lock in precision for robotic perfection. Dedicated stomp-switches let you activate punch-in effects, switch songs, or change patterns without missing a beat. Assign over 50 FX types, including repeaters, delays, and rearranges, to elevate your live transitions or solos. Sync Step with your delay pedals, looper, or other MIDI-enabled gear. Exchange patterns between Step and Polyend's Play or Play+ grooveboxes to create a cohesive workflow.

THE PERFECT BANDMATE

Step keeps your entire setup in sync. Its MIDI input and output allow you to lock in with your other gear, ensuring everything plays perfectly together. Whether you're controlling playback, layering beats, or transitioning between patterns, Step ensures your performance stays tight and professional.

INSTANT CREATIVITY WITH ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

Whether you're jamming with over 350 preset rhythms and 200 drum kits or designing intricate beats from scratch, Step offers tools to match your workflow. Loop a 16-step pattern and jam freely, or combine patterns into full 16-pattern songs. From simple grooves to complex, generative drum beats, Step puts the creative power at your feet while remaining intuitive and easy to use.

FEATURES:

• 4-track drum machine for crafting rich, multi-layered rhythms
• Turn the "Beat" knob to select a rhythm and audition drum kits with the "Kit" knob
• Per-step parameter sequencer allows you to customize each beat with unparalleled detail
• 16 patterns per song to build complex arrangements with ease
• Assign up to 16 unique effects per song for instant transitions
• Keep the energy flowing with seamless live transitions
• Hands-off control to engage tap tempo, switch patterns, and activate punch-in FX effortlessly
• Adjust per-track swing, speed, and length
• Add step probability, randomized playback, polyrhythms, and polymeters
• Control over 15 parameters per track, including volume, repeats, panning, and more
• Integrate Step into your rig with MIDI sync or assign an expression pedal for real-time control of parameters like tempo, volume, and effects
• Create and save up to 1000 songs and lock them in place to avoid any unwanted changes during performances