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Drum MachineDigital

Imagine a drum machine that fits right on your pedalboard, ready to kick in rhythms with a single stomp—Polyend's Step redefined percussion for guitarists and live performers when it launched.

This digital 4-track, 16-step sequencer packs over 350 preset rhythms and 200 drum kits from a library of 2000+ samples, letting you dial up beats instantly or dive deep into per-step control over 15+ parameters like velocity, reverb sends, probability, panning, and repeats. Compact at 7 inches wide and just over 2 pounds, it features intuitive knobs for tempo (30-280 BPM), volume, kit selection, and track muting, plus dedicated footswitches for punch-in FX (over 50 types including delays, reverbs, loopers, and rearrangers), pattern changes, tap tempo, and song switching—up to 1000 songs with 16 patterns each. Connectivity shines with stereo 1/4-inch I/O, MIDI In/Out (mini-jack), expression pedal input for real-time tweaks, USB-C, and even send/return loops for integrating into your rig.

Players love its seamless live workflow and hands-free control, though some note the learning curve for parameter locking and custom sample uploads rewards dedicated tweaking.

Released

2025

Status

In Production

Synthesizer
Format
Drum Machine
Type
Sample-based
Internal Battery
No
Voice
A/D
Digital
Polyphony
-
Oscillators
-
Oscillator Type
-
Voices
4
Tracks
4
Filter
Lowpass
Envelopes
-
LFO
-
Effects
50+ punch-in effects, reverb, delay, limiter, saturator
Expression
Aftertouch
No
Velocity
Yes
MPE
-
Additional
-
Software
-
I/O
Audio In
1 x 1/4" TRS stereo
Audio Out
2 x 1/4" TS L/R
Headphone
-
MIDI
In, Out
MIDI Type
TRS (3.5mm)
Ports
USB-C, MicroSD Card, Expression Pedal
Wi-Fi
-
Workflow
Arpeggiator
-
Sequencer
Yes
Mod Matrix
-
Memory
1000 songs, 350 preset rhythms, 200 drum kits
Measurements
Dimensions
7.09" x 4.72" x 2.24"
Weight
2.05 pounds (0.930 kg)
Last updated Mar 19, 2026