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modstep

modstep

by Christian Blomert

39 ratings
155 reviews
🎬 Entertainment
🎵 Music
$9.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 22, 2015
  • July 26, 2017

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Christian Blomert
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Create music with a powerful MIDI sequencer for iPad. Control external hardware, IAA apps, and Audio Units. Features unlimited tracks, real-time editing, and integrated synths/samplers for on-the-go or studio production.

✓Session-style MIDI sequencer
✓Unlimited tracks and scenes
✓Real-time editing and modulation
✓Integrated synth and sampler
✓IAA and Audio Unit integration
✓Ableton Link sync
✓MIDI and Audio export
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of modstep. Based on 39 reviews and a 2.8/5 average, it highlights the 9 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 🎛️Powerful MIDI sequencing capabilities
  • 🎨Clean and polished user interface design
  • 🔗Excellent integration with external hardware and IAA/AU apps
  • 🎵Ableton Live-like clip launching workflow
  • 🎚️Extensive automation and CC control options
  • 🎹Built-in synth and sampler instruments
  • 📋Comprehensive MIDI routing and mapping features
  • 🎯Scene-based performance workflow
  • 🎼Piano roll and step sequencer editing tools

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • ⏸️App appears abandoned with no recent updates
  • 🔌IAA/AU instrument loading causes crashes
  • 📖Poor documentation and lack of tutorials
  • 🎚️Confusing and unintuitive user interface
  • ❌Missing basic features like undo/redo
  • 🔇MIDI note hanging and stuck notes
  • ⚠️Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • 🎯Unresponsive buttons and cryptic controls
  • 💾Project loading requires multiple restart attempts
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What's New in modstep

1.3.2

July 26, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - fixed a bug that could occur when loading defective AUv3 effects - fixed a bug with sending and receiving MIDI Clock

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User reviews

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Achtung ⚠️

App wurde 7 Jahre (2024) nicht verbessert. Es funktioniert fast nichts mehr. Ständige Abstürze. Webseite ist auch down. Müsste eigentlich aus dem Store fliegen. Unglaublich! Apps kann man übrigens rückerstatten lassen. Einfach Rückerstattung und Apple googeln.
Ronnie SawlinRonnie Sawlin

A éviter !

L’appli n’a jamais été parfaitement stable, mais elle est maintenant totalement inutilisable sur les ipad "récents" (< 2020) faute de suivi. Comment cette application peut elle être encore en vente ?
CorEmmaCorEmma

Does not work anymore

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Minimal LoverMinimal Lover

Turned Garbage

After an update The app won’t stop clicking. Metronome is off. All tracks are stopped. Still clicking like crazy. Impossible to use. Seems the Devs broke it long time ago and ran away.
DddhehsnDddhehsn

Almost

The App is amazing is a great sustitución for a letón live, the o ley problem that has is i can work with any extérnala apps ( crash ) When do you want load a Synth like Synthone or Aparillo is a shame clise the arquitectue of tris app is great ..
camilonucamilonu
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

18 issues

App crashes when loading external IAA/AU instruments

Bug

Constant clicking sound with metronome off

Bug

Projects fail to load or require multiple restart attempts

Bug

MIDI input routing ignores channel settings

Bug

Track names change when using 'save as' function

Bug

App crashes when adding second synth to project

Bug

Black screen on startup

Bug

Crashes when editing notes in pattern editor

Bug

MIDI note hanging and stuck notes

Bug

Random crashes during playback or editing

Bug

Instruments deleted after app crash

Bug

Inter-app audio broken on newer iOS versions

Bug

App crashes when deleting tracks

Bug

Editing while playing causes crashes

Bug

Clip deletion causes crashes

Bug

IAA apps lock in slots

Bug

Screen goes blank during operation

Bug

Skipped notes and misfired triggers

Bug
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Requested Features

18 requests

Undo/redo functionality

Feature

MIDI import capability

Feature

Pre-roll for recording

Feature

Dedicated mixer with send/returns

Feature

Audio loop recording and playback

Feature

State saving for synth presets

Feature

Bank MSB/LSB support for program changes

Feature

Precise CC automation entry

Feature

Song mode for arrangement

Feature

MIDI CC scene launching

Feature

Metronome volume and pan control

Feature

Note selection tool in piano roll

Feature

Groove templates

Feature

Better transposition tools

Feature

Pan control for instruments

Feature

Reset function for faders and values

Feature

AU MIDI plugin support

Feature

Sample upload over IP

Feature

FAQ

What is Modstep?

Modstep is a full-featured MIDI sequencer designed for the iPad. It allows users to create music by sequencing MIDI data, controlling external hardware, and integrating with other iOS music apps and desktop software.

What are the key features of Modstep?

Key features include an unlimited track and scene MIDI sequencer, real-time editing via step sequencer or piano roll, an integrated additive synth and sampler, support for IAA and Audio Units, Ableton Link sync, and robust MIDI/audio export capabilities.

How much does Modstep cost?

Modstep is a paid application. The price is a one-time purchase, and there are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required to access its full functionality.

What devices is Modstep compatible with?

Modstep is designed for the iPad. It can also stream audio and MIDI directly to Mac and PC using studiomux technology, allowing it to be used in conjunction with desktop DAWs and software.

How can I use Modstep for music production?

Modstep can serve as the centerpiece of your music setup, allowing you to create and perform music on the go, in the studio, or on stage. You can use it to sequence your favorite virtual instruments, control external MIDI hardware, and arrange complex song structures.