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The world’s first fully programmable drum machine pedal is Step from Polyend ? and it has guitarists all across Sweetwater overjoyed! Whether you need a songwriting companion, a background beat, or concert accompaniment, this 4-track drum machine pedal will confidently step up to the plate. With 16-step sequencing built right in, over 2,000 samples to work with, and over 15 parameters for customizing every drum sound in the beat, you can build unique drum parts that are entirely your own. Copy and configure your favorite patterns into 16-part song format and save up to 1,000 go-to tracks for rehearsing, jamming, performing, and beyond. Get extra-creative with stomp-in effects, expression pedal control, and MIDI command to match the vibe of your sound and space. Of course, when you just want to plug in and play, you can instantly generate hundreds of diverse preset rhythms and drum kits for quick tracks in a pinch. Say hello to your new backbeat!





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Establish your beat





Creating grooves with a personal touch from your pedalboard has never been this streamlined. Polyend’s Step is a 4-track drum machine backed by 16 steps and over 2,000 percussion samples from numerous mixable genres, drum machines, and acoustic instrument types ? all packed into an impressively intuitive user interface. Build up to 1,000 16-pattern songs with your creations and recall them whenever you need to, in front of a crowd or a studio mic. Want instantaneous grooves? Simply tap the tempo of your idea to set the pace, and surf the selection of 350 rhythms and 200 drum kits until you find the pattern and tone that matches your energy. It’s that easy!





Make it your own





Once the beat is moving, the real fun begins! Each of the 16 steps offers parameter control, with over 15 parameters for adjusting the drum sound of each track. From a dash of reverb to velocity alterations, this drum machine pedal is ready to customize. Polyend’s Step also provides guitarists with a wealth of 50 effect types across eight categories to use with its unique Effect stomp-switch, letting you punch in repeaters, reverbs, delays, and more right into your existing rhythm with a single stomp.





For creatives who want even further customization, Step supplies deep custom controls for elements like per-track swing, speed, and length adjustments. Loosen up the groove by tinkering with humanize, velocity, step probability, and micro-move controls ? or treat your drums to complete robotic precision. Create polyrhythms like you’ve never heard before, and turn recording projects or live performances into intricate works of art.





Connect and expand





Step immediately becomes more than just an addition to your pedalboard when you choose to expand. An expression pedal will give you real-time command over Step’s Tempo, Volume, and Effect parameters for maximum control in the moment. MIDI sync compatibility, microSD storage, and USB-C connectivity enable guitarists of virtually any venture the convenience of boundless creation. You can even sync Step with your existing delay pedals and loopers and swap patterns with Polyend Play and Play grooveboxes!





One giant step for guitar-kind





The beauty of Step is that its versatile engineering and comprehensive blueprint are a welcome fit for artists of any experience level, from the pickiest player to the freshest beginner. Polyend’s Step brings the beat for workshopping your next EP, carrying the rhythm for your next lengthy jam session, or backing you up onstage when it’s your turn in the spotlight. When you’re ready to get back to the lab and craft the craziest percussive combinations you can think of, Step is ready, too. When you just want to sit down and zone out after a long day, Step is your guaranteed “gimme a beat” solution.





Polyend Step Features:


The world's 1st fully programmable drum machine in pedal form


4-track drum machine setup with 16-step sequencing


2,000 samples from a diverse range of genres, instruments, and drum machines


Create up to 1,000 16-pattern songs for jamming, rehearsing, and performing


Instantly generate drum beats with tap tempo courtesy of 350 built-in rhythms and 200 drum kits


Individual parameter control for each of the 16 steps, with 15 parameters per track for controlling, reverb, velocity, and more


Effect stomp-switch punches in FX to your beat with over 50 types available through 8 categories


Deep customization controls present swing, speed, and length adjustments, plus the potential for advanced polyrhythm creation


Humanize, velocity, step probability, and micro-move let you add a more realistic element to your rhythms


Expression pedal integration allows for real-time volume, tempo, and FX control


MIDI sync compatibility, microSD storage, and USB-C keep Step ready to adapt to virtually any setup


Step can sync with your other time-based pedals and swap patterns with Polyend Play and Play models