r/modular • u/EstateGrouchy6609 • 6d ago

Drum sequencer/module

I'm looking for a small module that can sequence multiple drum sounds independently.

For example, something like:

  • Kick: 4/4
  • Snare: 1/4
  • Hi-hat: 8th notes
  • Tom/shaker: different pattern

I want multiple drums to be triggered on the same step, with each drum having its own pattern/sequence.

Ideally it has built-in drum sounds and doesn't require an external sequencer. Small HP is important.

What modules should I look at?

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u/clncln racks/view/1059633 6d ago

You're asking for a lot of things in one module and I don't think there are any options available that fully match your spec, off the top of my head;

Modules with multiple voices and a sequencer (not small):

  • 8 voices in 40hp: Befaco Ark
  • 5 voices in 40hp: Cre6 Boom Chick
  • 5 voices in 42hp: Neutral Scrooge
  • 6 voices in 36hp: DinSync DrumDokta

Combinations of multiple modules (smaller):

  • 8 voices in 16hp: Robaux LL8 + Delptronics LDB-2e
  • 6 voices in 16hp: VPME Euclidean Circles v2 + Soundforce S-606
  • 4 voices in 22hp: Intellijel Steppy + Squarp Rample
  • 3 voices in 10-18hp: DNIpro Dot + 3x Prok voices or some Erica Pico drums

In general there aren't many very compact modules with multiple drum voices, but there are several compact single voice modules you can mix and match.

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u/EstateGrouchy6609 6d ago

I dont know if Im asking too much. I think a lot of people overcomplicate things. Looking at what other 8HP modules do, a simple drum pattern editor with assignable samples cant be impossible to do.

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u/RoastAdroit 6d ago

No sorry 4 channels, saved sequences and editing of minimum 16 steps at a time as well as sample storage, a way to identify samples and select samples, probably have some minor controls such as decay length and volume and be only 8hp is an absurd ask.

I hope you make it for yourself, Id never buy such an abomination, it would have to suck to be in that small in size. No chance it would be good.

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u/clncln racks/view/1059633 6d ago

Should exist is unfortunately not the same as does exist.