Polyend Step - Modern Drum Machine

Step is the first fully programmable drum machine in pedal format. It’s an instrument, a co-writer, an accompaniment at a live performance, or a bandmate in an empty studio. Designed with the flexibility to instantly start a unique song but with deep customization options to quickly create fresh beats. Step is for everyone – everyone that isn’t afraid to experiment, take chances, try something new, and create original music.

Main Features

• 4 Customizable Drum Tracks - Step is a 4 track drum machine with a complete interface. Easily control all parameters for each of the 16 steps on the face of the pedal, no computer editor needed.
• Mix & Match - How about an electronic snare with a jazzy kick? With Step, with a twist of a knob, you can create your sound pack by combining sounds from different Kits.
• Instant Drum Beat Generator - Tap in the tempo, turn the Beat and Kit knobs to find your groove and play! There are 350 rhythms and over 200 kits – it gives tons of combinations.
• Modern Sound - With over 2000 samples, from the sounds of classic analog machines to acoustic drums, anyone can find the sound they want. And, if you’re going to create your kits, you can easily do it, too.
• Per-Step Control - Customize over 15 parameters for each track’s drum sound on a per-step basis. Switch up hi-hat velocity, add reverb to a final crash or throw in a 10% chance for a drum roll.
• Stomp-In FX - Use the FX stomp-switch to punch in customized effects from delays, reverbs, loopers, rearrangers and more. Every pattern in your song can have a different stomp-in effect.
• A Thousand Songs - Create and play complete 16-part songs, easily put together by quick-copying patterns, selecting new beats or making your own. Then make a playlist and go live!
• Expansive Connectivity - Step has all the connectivity you need, stereo input and output, MIDI in and out, expression pedal input, and micro SD card storage with USB-C connectivity.
• Nerdy on Demand - Need polymetric or polyrhythmic beats? Or maybe some generative drums? Step offers per-track swing, speed and length, step probability, randomized note playback, and more. You don’t have to get nerdy with Step, but you can!

Instant Inspiration

From musicians wanting to quickly play along with a drum kit to deep divers looking to create more than traditional drum beats, Step is for everyone. Either create songs instantly by selecting from 500 preset rhythms and 200 drum kits or use the interface to create completely customized beats anywhere. Loop 16 steps and jam or combine patterns into a 16 pattern song.

A Complete Instrument

Step is a fully customizable drum machine, with features designed to make original drum tracks you want to play along with. All Step’s parameters can be controlled directly on the pedal with a straightforward, intuitive user interface. Create complex and evolving patterns using probability, a dynamic drummer by switching up the velocity on eat hit, a sloppy drummer with the humanize, chance and micro-move features, or a perfect robotic machine.

Performance Ready

As a live companion Step can’t be beat. With the ability to stomp-in effects and change songs or patterns via the dedicated stomp-switches, Step is a one stomp solution for all your performance needs. Smash the FX stomp-switch and create interesting transitions or emphasize a solo. Freely assign over 50 effects in 8 different categories to the FX stompswitch, from repeaters and rearrangers to delays and reverbs. For even more live control, assign the expression pedal to parameters including tempo or volume.

In Sync

Step is the perfect bandmate, keeping everything in sync. Use Step’s MIDI input and output to stay in time with your delay, start playback at the same time as a looper, and more. Keep your devices in sync too. Step’s sequences are also compatible with Play and Play+. Create and exchange patterns between grooveboxes and the pedal, in both directions.

Materials and Construction

The Polyend Step enclosure is made of aluminum, ensuring durability and reliability. The solid aluminum knobs and carefully designed inputs and outputs provide comfort of use and long-lasting performance.

Technical Specifications

• Stereo/Mono In: jack 6.3 mm
• L-Out/MONO: jack 6.3 mm
• R-Out: jack 6.3 mm
• Expression Pedal: jack 6.3 mm
• MIDI In: mini-jack 3.5 mm
• MIDI Out: mini-jack 3.5 mm
• USB-C
• Power Supply: 9-18 V DC / 500 mA (power adapter not included)

• Height: 57 mm (with knobs)
• Width: 180 mm
• Depth: 120 mm
• Weight: 0.93 kg

Package Contents

• Polyend Step
• User Manual