Free Audio Sequencer Software

reViSiT

reViSiT is a free sequencer Stand Alone, VST developed by Chris Nash. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

reViSiT integrates a Tracker sequencing environment with the VST host sequencer application: receiving synchronization information directly from the host, and returning high-quality ‘tracked’ audio. The net result is that the composer can retain the familiar sequenced tracks and “multi-tracking” audio utilities of the host, while simultaneously benefiting from the advantages offered by trackers.

The Professional Edition adds several features – notably surround sound, flexible output and audio bus routing, pattern management, and MIDI-controlled pattern playback. For a limited period, it is available for a special introductory price of £24.99 (roughly €29 / $39). A comparison table of the features available in the Standard (Free) and Pro versions can be viewed here.

http://revisit.info

Random MIDI Arranger

Random MIDI Arranger is a free sequencer stand alone application developed by gradywerks. Compatible OS(s): Windows .

Random MIDI Arranger is a stand-alone Windows based program that can generate random MIDI songs at the click of a single button. It uses a combination of preset MIDI clips and sets of rules called ‘Manipulators’ to generate each instrument track. It also features a ‘Render Engine’ which determines song structure, track density, repetitions, tempo, etc. The results can then be exported to a MIDI file for further editing.

Features include:

Randomly generate entire songs in about 1 second with the click of a single ‘Auto Randomize Song’ button.

New analog style Step Sequencer! (beta available at gradywerks website).

Program uses ‘Manipulators’ to modify preset MIDI data using various techniques.

Preset file containing MIDI Clips and Manipulators can be edited as if it were a regular .RMA song file. Just drag-n-drop into program to open it.

User can create and edit Manipulators containing sets of up to 10 rules to define their behavior.

Preset Clips and Manipulators can be given a score, which determines how frequently they will be used.

Song structure and tempo can be automatically randomized or manually fixed.

Each track can be set to randomly choose from selected MIDI channels, allowing different instruments each time a song is generated.

Batch import patterns from the legendary Propellerhead Rebirth. Drag-n-drop multiple ‘.rbs’ files into the sequencer to quickly build huge preset files.

Be sure to introduce yourself and provide some feedback on my gradywerks facebook page. I would love to collaborate with others in the future.

http://www.gradywerks.com/

Qtractor

Qtractor is a free sequencer and DAW Stand Alone developed by rncbc. Compatible OS(s): Linux.

Qtractor is an audio/MIDI multi-track sequencer application written in C++ with the Qt framework. Target platform is Linux, where the Jack Audio Connection Kit (JACK) for audio and the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) for MIDI are the main infrastructures to evolve as a fairly-featured Linux desktop audio workstation GUI, specially dedicated to the personal home-studio.

Website: http://qtractor.org, https://qtractor.sourceforge.io.

Project page: https://sourceforge.net/projects/qtractor

Weblog: https://www.rncbc.org

Qtractor is free, open-source software, distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL) version 2 or later.

Features:

Multi-track audio and MIDI sequencing and recording.

Developed on the Qt C++ application and UI framework.

Uses JACK for audio and ALSA sequencer for MIDI as multimedia infrastructures.

Traditional multi-track tape recorder control paradigm.

Audio file formats support: OGG (via libvorbis), MP3 (via libmad, playback only), WAV, FLAC, AIFF and many, many more (via libsndfile).

Standard MIDI files support (format 0 and 1).

Non-destructive, non-linear editing.

Unlimited number of tracks per session/project.

Unlimited number of overlapping clips per track.

XML encoded session/project description files (SDI).

Point-and-click, multi-select, drag-and-drop interaction (drag, move, drop, cut, copy, paste, paste-repeat, delete, split, merge).

Unlimited undo/redo.

Built-in mixer and monitor controls.

Built-in connection patchbay control and persistence (a-la QjackCtl).

LADSPA, DSSI, native VST and LV2 plug-ins support.

Unlimited number of plug-ins per track or bus.

Plug-in presets, programs and chunk/configurations support, including native VST FXB/FXP file support.

Unlimited audio/MIDI effect send/return inserts per track or bus.

Loop-recording/takes.

Audio/MIDI clip fade-in/out, cross-fade (linear, quadratic, cubic).

Audio/MIDI clip gain/volume, normalize, export.

Audio/MIDI track and plugin parameter automation (dynamic curves, sample&hold, linear and spline modes).

Audio clip time-stretching (WSOLA-like or via librubberband), pitch-shifting (via librubberband) and seamless sample-rate conversion (via libsamplerate).

Audio/MIDI track export (mix-down, render, merge, freeze).

Audio/MIDI metronome bar/beat clicks.

Unlimited tempo/time-signature map.

MIDI clip editor (matrix/piano roll).

MIDI instrument definitions (a-la Cakewalk ™);
SoundFont (*.sf2) and MIDI Names XML (*.midnam) files also supported.

MIDI controller mapping/learn/assignment (mixer and plug-in parameters).

MIDI system exclusive (SysEx) setups.

JACK transport sync master/slave.

JACK session support.

NSM (Non Session Management) support.

MMC control surface enabled.

MIDI Clock, Song Position Pointer (SPP) support.

Configurable PC-keyboard and MIDI controller shortcuts.

http://www.rncbc.org

Psycle

Psycle is a free DAW developed by Psycle. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b.

Psycle is a free, Open-Source, music creation program that offers an easy way to create your own music, fast, and with high quality.

Psycle uses a classical tracker interface (a text grid of notes which are sequenced one after the other), coupled with modularity (plugins) that allow to extend the sounds that you get from it.

It supports three ways to get sound: its own native format, the VST Plugin standard, and recorded .wav samples using the sampler machine.

Notes are entered in patterns, where you can also use commands (plugin specific, or global), as well as automating parameters via the mcm and twk commands. These patterns are then organized in a linear sequence, which becomes the song order.

Main features:

A 64 Tracks Pattern Editor, with up to 1024 lines.

256 sequence positions.

Audio Routing (machine) view to interconnect the virtual machines in order to apply different effects. Multi I/O for VST plugins is supported.

Internal Stereo Sampler unit which supports .wav, .aiff, .iff/svx, .s3i, .its files of any sampling rate, 8/16 and 24-bits, mono or stereo.

Modern tracker Sampler (Sampulse), with extends sampler support to .xi and .iti, and supports most of the Impulse Tracker like features, including filter.

70+ Native Plugins (generators & effects), most of them open-source and with an easy to use API to create new ones.

Multithreaded audio engine.

Support for VST1 and VST2 plugin standard, including support for jBridge.

Imports .xm, .s3m, .it, .mod.

Exporting to wav, as well as recording realtime to .wav.

Configurable Keyboard Layout.

MIDI-In Support (control Psycle using a MIDI keyboard, or even a software sequencer).

Themes and skins support.

http://psycle.pastnotecut.org/

Pro Tools First

Pro Tools First is a free sequencer and DAW stand alone application developed by Avid. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Pro Tools First is the entry-level version of the popular sound creation and production system. Featuring professional hardware and software that work together with your computer, Pro Tools lets you easily accomplish everything from composing music and recording to editing and mixing sound for broadcast and post production – all within a single environment.

Specs:

16/16/– Simultaneous voices/tracks (@ 48 kHz/96 kHz/192 kHz).

128/64/324 Maximum inputs.

16 MIDI tracks161024.

16 Instrument tracks.

16 Auxiliary tracks.

23 Included plugins.

3.1 GB Included sounds.

32-bit, 96 kHz Maximum sample rate supported.

Unlimited Busses.

Features:

Automatic plugin delay compensation.

Nondestructive editing.

Elastic audio.

Soundbase.

Retrospective MIDI recording.

Track Presets.

QuickPunch.

Time signature changes.

MIDI Editor.

https://www.avid.com/

PRACQ

PRACQ is a free sequencer stand alone application developed by pracq.com. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

PRACQ is:

A simple melodic step sequencer (This program does not produce sounds by itself.).

A standalone MIDI program for Windows/Mac.

Controlled by Novation Launchpad or dedicated Android app.

Designed for non-player’s sketch.

What’s New in Ver0.63:

Novation Launchpad X, MiniMK3 support.

Features:

32 steps and 28-key keyboard.

Flexible loop play.

Scale Builder for keyboard.

MIDI file export.

Edit commands (Copy, Paste, Transpose, …).

Multi-track.

and so forth.

PRACQ CTRL – Controller app for Android (instead of Launchpad): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pracq.pracqctrl

Manuals: http://www.pracq.com

Video: {See video at top of page}

http://www.pracq.com

Podium Free

Podium Free is a free sequencer stand alone application developed by Zynewave. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b.

Podium Free is a modern DAW that supports recording and editing of audio and MIDI, and hosts VST2 instrument and effect plugins.

Podium Free is a fully functional freeware edition of Podium. It is identical to the commercial Podium version except for the following feature limitations:

MIDI interface setup is limited to one input and one output.

64-bit mixer engine option is disabled.

Plugin multiprocessing is disabled.

ReWire is disabled.

Surround-sound playback is disabled.

http://zynewave.com/

Pocket Beats Drum Machine

Pocket Beats Drum Machine is a free sequencer and drum sampler stand alone application developed by Dream Engine Interactive. Compatible OS(s): iOS.

Pocket Beats Drum Machine is drum sequencer for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It was designed to overcome some of the problems of programming complex polyphonic drum patterns. Pocket Beats makes it a breeze to create precision drum loops with rapid retriggering and drumrolls. It takes just seconds to create complex rhythms using the touch-based grid interface.

Pocket Beats is made by Dream Engine Interactive and powered by our mobile-optimized Dream Audio Engine featuring custom DSP code. With Pocket Beats Drum Machine, you’ll be able to tweak sounds with distortion effects pads. You can also experiment with a range of speeds, anywhere from 10-999 BPM, while still preserving sound quality.

Pocket Beats was created by MIT and MIT Media Lab grads to create precision drum beats on the go. Our drum kits were designed by a Berklee grad to help get you started and inspire you to create your own loops. It’s easy enough for the beginner to use, but robust enough to satisfy a serious musician.

New drum kits and feature upgrades will be added regularly.

Features

Pocket Beats now works with Audiobus

Polyphonic drum loops with up to seven instruments.

Multi-touch grid interface to easily visualize the relationship between each instrument.

Mute/solo individual instruments.

Two touch-controlled effects pads.

10-999 BPM tempo control.

Drumrolls and retriggering: instantly glitch any beat.

Five free drum kits with more available for purchase in several genres.

Export your loops as .wav files or ringtones.

Upgrade to the Pro version to import your own samples, mix and match instruments, and get more control over effects.

Pocket Beats Drum Machine is available for free on the app store. Try it now.

Pocket Beats Drum Machine Pro is available as an in-app purchase for $4.99.

For more information, visit pocketbeats.com or the Pocket Beats Facebook page. Follow us on Twitter @pocketbeatsapp.

http://www.dreamengineinteractive.com/

Notenspeicher

Notenspeicher is a free step sequencer VST plugin developed by WOK. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Notenspeicher is a simple to use plugin to record a MIDI sequence step-by-step and play it back at selectable speed and transposition.

It can memorize up to 64 steps (notes and pauses) per preset. Playback is synced to host from 1 note per bar up to 64 (incl. dotted/triplets).

Features::

Record MIDI notes step by step (pause steps are set by button).

Playback when host is running, when a MIDI key is pressed or step by step.

Step button reacts also on MIDI CC#64 (sustain).

Sequence is transposed by incoming MIDI notes.

Notenspeicher is available for 3€ from the developer WOK. A demo version is available.

http://www.wokwave.com

My First Step Sequencer

My First Step Sequencer is a free step sequencer VST plugin developed by ndc Plugs. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

My First Step Sequencer is a simple 16-(or 8-)step sequencer aimed at children. It comes with a shuffle mode and a note randomize button, as well as a scale-forcing control, to make it so that you can only select notes within a particular scale.

The notes are represented by animal heads in the carriage windows, with the velocities being represented by flowers on the carriage doors. The octave can be changed by clicking the body of the engine. A signal at the bottom right is a global mute – setting it down will stop the plugin from outputting MIDI data. The arrow at the bottom left can be used to display a number of advanced options, left to right:

Shuffle.

Number of steps (16 or 8).

Scale: lets you ignore certain notes, to enforce a particular scale.

Notes: Switches between displaying the notes as animal heads, or their actual values.

Random: randomizes the note values.

http://www.niallmoody.com/ndcplugs