Thesys

Thesys

Pitch Sequencer

85 ratings
54 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 26, 2013
  • January 28, 2025
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This app is a powerful and intuitive MIDI step sequencer for creating complex musical patterns. It offers extensive control over MIDI devices, enabling organic bass lines, leads, and pads for studio or live performance. Advanced features allow for real-time pattern manipulation directly from a MIDI keyboard.

MIDI Step Sequencer
Pattern Creation
Live Performance Options
Real-time Pattern Manipulation
Integrated Synth
Action Section (Gatetime, Looper, Slowdown)
Ableton Link Support
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What's New in Thesys

1.5.0

January 28, 2025

- minor improvements

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In-App Purchases

$7.99

Thesys Full Version

Audio Unit, Preset Save & Session Restore...

User reviews

Dope midi sequences with parameters!

This is great app.

Like all Sugarbytes apps - deeper than the ocean

They are expensive. But they are quality. I confess I made use of the Black Friday/Cyber Sale to pick up this and the full version of Amarillo. TheSys is a truly fabulous app with bewildering amounts of tweak-ability, but not so much that it boggles the mind. It runs fine for me in AUM where I can access quite a few more of my synths than in the standalone connection which (Sugarbytes take note) is not always 100% reliable. For instance, when I try to connect BeatHawk this way, I get a blank screen. Same for a few more. If I come out of the app and try again, sometimes I’m lucky. But I don’t think luck should play into this - a more robust system would improve reliability. Is it possible to do ties between notes? I haven’t found a way yet. If I’m creating a melody line with the pitch bars, I don’t always want the note value to be in half-notes only. Occasionally I’d like a full note. Perhaps I just haven’t discovered this in the depths yet? TheSys is powerful, fun to use and quite wonderful
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Great stuff

How can you how can you delete something, on iPad - on computer it’s right click. Not able to on iOS.

Edit - nvm I figured it out. Long press. Great stuff.

Fun!

The zoom function is very helpful! Overall an excellent sequencer with lots of possibilities plus it’s AU. Awesome like all of SB apps!

Complete app!

Very fun app. Easy to get started and deep enough to keep me focused. The customer service is also exceptional. Worthy purchase. Daily use.

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FAQ

What does Thesys do?

Thesys is a powerful and intuitive MIDI step sequencer app designed to give users extensive control over their MIDI devices. It allows for the creation of varied and organic musical patterns, such as bass lines, leads, and pads, suitable for both studio production and live performance.

What are the key features of Thesys?

Key features include an integrated synth, an Action Section with tools like Gatetime and Looper, a Pattern Sequencer, Standalone and Audio Unit v3 support, Ableton Link, MIDI file export, comprehensive MIDI support (Virtual, Netzwerk, Extern, Bluetooth), MIDI Clock Sync, and iCloud sync for presets.

How much does Thesys cost?

The app is available for free, but it offers in-app purchases. This freemium model allows users to try the core functionality before investing in additional features or content.

What devices is Thesys compatible with?

Thesys is an iPad-specific application. It supports various MIDI connections including Virtual, Netzwerk, External, and Bluetooth, and can function as a Standalone app or an Audio Unit v3 plugin.

Can I use Thesys for live performances?

Yes, Thesys is designed with live musicians in mind, offering a versatile palette of performance options. These can be triggered from a MIDI keyboard, allowing for real-time manipulation, transposition, and mutation of patterns without needing to touch the iPad.