Step

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.