Stochas is a free step sequencer and chord generator VST plugin by Audio Vitamins that offers scales to create melodies, live performance features, and MIDI tools.
Stochas VST Plugin
Stochas is a free, open-source step sequencer software. It generates MIDI notes that can be used with other plugins or hardware synthesizers. The software introduces randomness into the step sequencing process, randomizing the timing or type of notes played, resulting in creative drum patterns and unexpected melodies. It is useful for music producers and musicians seeking inspiration.
Features:
- Generates MIDI Notes
- Does Not Generate Sound
- Adds Randomness to Sequencing
- Suitable for Drum & Melodic Programming
- Live Performance Features Controllable by MIDI
- Creates Up to 4 Simultaneous Layers
- Ability to Switch Between Patterns
- Can Play Parts at Different Speeds
- Provides Groove and Humanization
- Allows Chord Selection and Addition
- Note Customization Options
- Sequential Programming With Chain Mode
- Records Incoming MIDI to Grid
- OS: Windows, Mac, Linux
Plugin Interface:
- Layer Selection – Choose different layers (1 to 4) to create and edit music patterns.
- Pattern Grid – This is where you place notes to make music on the grid, using rows for pitch and columns for time.
- Note Probability – Adjust how likely a note will play (Low, Med, High). This helps create random music variations.
- Pattern Select – Switch between different saved patterns to experiment with your music.
- Mute Layer – Stop a layer from playing without deleting any notes.
- Playback Speed – Change how fast or slow the pattern plays (1/16 to 4 times speed).
- Scale – Choose a musical scale to make sure notes fit together.
- Total Steps – Set the total number of steps in your pattern to define its length.
- Steps Per Measure – Decide how many steps are in each musical measure.
- Position Variance – Make the timing of notes vary a bit for a more human, less robotic sound.
- Velocity Variance – Change how loud or soft notes sound by varying their velocity.
- Trim Overlapped Notes – Cut off overlapping notes so they don’t play at the same time.
- Join Overlapped Notes – Combine overlapping notes into a single longer note.
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Developer: Audio Vitamins
Windows: 32-bit (2 MB) | 64-bit (2 MB)
Mac: Audio Unit (8 MB)
Linux: 64-Bit (7 MB)
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