We say...
Monstrously powerful sequencer that that also does everything from drum sample playback to arpeggiation, modulation generation and more. A true modular nerve centre!
Manufacturer's description
Brainstep is a sequencer, arpeggiator, envelope and modulation generator, live performance tool, sample player, clock distributor, MIDI interface and more. The brain of a eurorack system.
Features
- Four independent tracks, each with the following features:
- Step sequencer with multiple patterns, song mode and probability per step.
- Up to 44 patterns, 64 steps each.
- Notes have four per-step modifiers to trigger accents, portamento or tie.
- Each note can also be programmed to have one of 4 different gate lengths and two per-step amount levels.
- Gates and modifiers can have various probability levels.
- Seven directions including smart random modes allow even more sequence variation.
- Feature rich arpeggiator with multiple octaves and seven direction modes including ‘order of key press’.
- Can inherit the ‘chemistry’ of existing sequences, for expressive, evolving arpeggios
- An Euclidian arpeggiator mode creates rhythmic arpeggios on the fly.
- Optimized for live performance: Quickly create or modify patterns, switch between arp and sequencer, record, change patterns.... all while playing.
- Live recording
- Record keyboard presses or arpeggiator output into patterns. The overdub mode makes this a perfect live composing tool.
- Envelope and modulation generator
- Each track can output up to 4 envelopes and 2 LFOs for a total of 16 envs and 8 LFOs:
- ADSR envelopes with loop mode
- Per step triggerable accent envelopes
- Free running or syncable LFO with multiple waveforms including random S/H and a wide frequency range
- Drum sample output
- Each track can output drums samples:
- Select between different sample packs or create your own
- Per step modifiers: Accent, double speed, half speed, reverse, gate length
- CV control: The four bipolar CV-inputs can be freely mapped to many parameters of envelopes, LFOs, sequencer, arpeggiator, probabilities and more
- Multiple clocking options: Internal clock generator, MIDI clock, analog clock / trigger
- Clock input and output: Can convert MIDI clock to analog clock, or be used as a central clock source. Clock divider per track.
- Swing generator for every clock.
- MIDI input and output: TRS-Midi and USB-C MIDI (Host or Device), Monophonic, Polyphonic and MPE support
- Microtonal support: Load scales / tunings from the SD card
- Save / Load complete sets via SD card
- Box contents: Comes with SD card containing samples and scales, Eurorack power cable and USB C to A adapter.
- Width: 22HP
- Depth: 21mm including power connector
- Power: +12V: 90mA, -12V: 20mA
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:30 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
We say...
Monstrously powerful sequencer that that also does everything from drum sample playback to arpeggiation, modulation generation and more. A true modular nerve centre!
Manufacturer's description
Brainstep is a sequencer, arpeggiator, envelope and modulation generator, live performance tool, sample player, clock distributor, MIDI interface and more. The brain of a eurorack system.
Features
- Four independent tracks, each with the following features:
- Step sequencer with multiple patterns, song mode and probability per step.
- Up to 44 patterns, 64 steps each.
- Notes have four per-step modifiers to trigger accents, portamento or tie.
- Each note can also be programmed to have one of 4 different gate lengths and two per-step amount levels.
- Gates and modifiers can have various probability levels.
- Seven directions including smart random modes allow even more sequence variation.
- Feature rich arpeggiator with multiple octaves and seven direction modes including ‘order of key press’.
- Can inherit the ‘chemistry’ of existing sequences, for expressive, evolving arpeggios
- An Euclidian arpeggiator mode creates rhythmic arpeggios on the fly.
- Optimized for live performance: Quickly create or modify patterns, switch between arp and sequencer, record, change patterns.... all while playing.
- Live recording
- Record keyboard presses or arpeggiator output into patterns. The overdub mode makes this a perfect live composing tool.
- Envelope and modulation generator
- Each track can output up to 4 envelopes and 2 LFOs for a total of 16 envs and 8 LFOs:
- ADSR envelopes with loop mode
- Per step triggerable accent envelopes
- Free running or syncable LFO with multiple waveforms including random S/H and a wide frequency range
- Drum sample output
- Each track can output drums samples:
- Select between different sample packs or create your own
- Per step modifiers: Accent, double speed, half speed, reverse, gate length
- CV control: The four bipolar CV-inputs can be freely mapped to many parameters of envelopes, LFOs, sequencer, arpeggiator, probabilities and more
- Multiple clocking options: Internal clock generator, MIDI clock, analog clock / trigger
- Clock input and output: Can convert MIDI clock to analog clock, or be used as a central clock source. Clock divider per track.
- Swing generator for every clock.
- MIDI input and output: TRS-Midi and USB-C MIDI (Host or Device), Monophonic, Polyphonic and MPE support
- Microtonal support: Load scales / tunings from the SD card
- Save / Load complete sets via SD card
- Box contents: Comes with SD card containing samples and scales, Eurorack power cable and USB C to A adapter.
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:30 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
