We say...
Monstrously powerful sequencer that that also does everything from drum sample playback to arpeggiation, modulation generation and more. A true modular nerve centre!
Manufacturer's description
Brainstep is a sequencer, arpeggiator, envelope and modulation generator, live performance tool, sample player, clock distributor, MIDI interface and more. The brain of a eurorack system.
Features
- Four independent tracks, each with the following features:
- Step sequencer with multiple patterns, song mode and probability per step.
- Up to 44 patterns, 64 steps each.
- Notes have four per-step modifiers to trigger accents, portamento or tie.
- Each note can also be programmed to have one of 4 different gate lengths and two per-step amount levels.
- Gates and modifiers can have various probability levels.
- Seven directions including smart random modes allow even more sequence variation.
- Feature rich arpeggiator with multiple octaves and seven direction modes including ‘order of key press’.
- Can inherit the ‘chemistry’ of existing sequences, for expressive, evolving arpeggios
- An Euclidian arpeggiator mode creates rhythmic arpeggios on the fly.
- Optimized for live performance: Quickly create or modify patterns, switch between arp and sequencer, record, change patterns.... all while playing.
- Live recording
- Record keyboard presses or arpeggiator output into patterns. The overdub mode makes this a perfect live composing tool.
- Envelope and modulation generator
- Each track can output up to 4 envelopes and 2 LFOs for a total of 16 envs and 8 LFOs:
- ADSR envelopes with loop mode
- Per step triggerable accent envelopes
- Free running or syncable LFO with multiple waveforms including random S/H and a wide frequency range
- Drum sample output
- Each track can output drums samples:
- Select between different sample packs or create your own
- Per step modifiers: Accent, double speed, half speed, reverse, gate length
- CV control: The four bipolar CV-inputs can be freely mapped to many parameters of envelopes, LFOs, sequencer, arpeggiator, probabilities and more
- Multiple clocking options: Internal clock generator, MIDI clock, analog clock / trigger
- Clock input and output: Can convert MIDI clock to analog clock, or be used as a central clock source. Clock divider per track.
- Swing generator for every clock.
- MIDI input and output: TRS-Midi and USB-C MIDI (Host or Device), Monophonic, Polyphonic and MPE support
- Microtonal support: Load scales / tunings from the SD card
- Save / Load complete sets via SD card
- Box contents: Comes with SD card containing samples and scales, Eurorack power cable and USB C to A adapter.
- Width: 22HP
- Depth: 21mm
- Power: 90 mA +12V / 20 mA -12V / 0 mA 5V
How much is my shipping?
Shipping costs are calculated automatically at checkout. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll see the available shipping options and their prices. VAT at the applicable rate for your country will also be displayed at checkout.
European Union orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over €100. Express shipping is available on orders over €100, and free on orders over €400.
Poland orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over 250 PLN. Express shipping is free on orders over 500 PLN.
What about local taxes?
By default prices on the site include sales tax at 20%. The precise sales tax rate for your country will be calculated at checkout.
Do you ship to my country?
We ship to all EU member states from our warehouse in Warsaw, Poland. Add an item to your cart and enter your country and postcode to see the available shipping options and prices for your location. If you have any questions about shipping to your country, drop us an email at info@signalsounds.eu and we'll be happy to help.
Shipping methods
All EU orders are shipped via UPS. We offer two service levels:
- UPS Standard – our default shipping option. Delivery times vary by country (see estimated delivery times below).
- UPS Express Saver – next business day delivery to most EU destinations.
Each product page shows the estimated delivery time for your location, so you'll always know what to expect before you order.
Estimated delivery times (Standard shipping)
The times below are estimates in working days from dispatch, based on UPS Standard service. Express Saver delivers by the next business day to most destinations.
| Country | Estimated delivery (working days) |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2–3 |
| Belgium | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 4–5 |
| Croatia | 2–4 |
| Cyprus | 10 |
| Czechia | 2–3 |
| Denmark | 3 |
| Estonia | 2–3 |
| Finland | 3–5 |
| France | 2–4 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Greece | 5–7 |
| Hungary | 2–3 |
| Ireland | 4–6 |
| Italy | 3–5 |
| Latvia | 2–3 |
| Lithuania | 1–2 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
| Malta | 5–7 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| Poland | 1–2 |
| Portugal | 4–5 |
| Romania | 3–4 |
| Slovakia | 2–3 |
| Slovenia | 2–3 |
| Spain | 4 |
| Sweden | 3–5 |
These times are estimates and are not guaranteed. Delivery may occasionally take a little longer due to customs processing, local conditions, or carrier delays.
Dispatch times
Orders placed before 15:00 CET (Central European Time) on a working day are normally dispatched the same day. Orders placed after 15:00 CET, or on weekends and public holidays, will be dispatched on the next working day.
If you have an urgent order, please email us at info@signalsounds.eu before placing your order and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch at info@signalsounds.eu if you have questions.
Product Overview
We say...
Monstrously powerful sequencer that that also does everything from drum sample playback to arpeggiation, modulation generation and more. A true modular nerve centre!
Manufacturer's description
Brainstep is a sequencer, arpeggiator, envelope and modulation generator, live performance tool, sample player, clock distributor, MIDI interface and more. The brain of a eurorack system.
Features
- Four independent tracks, each with the following features:
- Step sequencer with multiple patterns, song mode and probability per step.
- Up to 44 patterns, 64 steps each.
- Notes have four per-step modifiers to trigger accents, portamento or tie.
- Each note can also be programmed to have one of 4 different gate lengths and two per-step amount levels.
- Gates and modifiers can have various probability levels.
- Seven directions including smart random modes allow even more sequence variation.
- Feature rich arpeggiator with multiple octaves and seven direction modes including ‘order of key press’.
- Can inherit the ‘chemistry’ of existing sequences, for expressive, evolving arpeggios
- An Euclidian arpeggiator mode creates rhythmic arpeggios on the fly.
- Optimized for live performance: Quickly create or modify patterns, switch between arp and sequencer, record, change patterns.... all while playing.
- Live recording
- Record keyboard presses or arpeggiator output into patterns. The overdub mode makes this a perfect live composing tool.
- Envelope and modulation generator
- Each track can output up to 4 envelopes and 2 LFOs for a total of 16 envs and 8 LFOs:
- ADSR envelopes with loop mode
- Per step triggerable accent envelopes
- Free running or syncable LFO with multiple waveforms including random S/H and a wide frequency range
- Drum sample output
- Each track can output drums samples:
- Select between different sample packs or create your own
- Per step modifiers: Accent, double speed, half speed, reverse, gate length
- CV control: The four bipolar CV-inputs can be freely mapped to many parameters of envelopes, LFOs, sequencer, arpeggiator, probabilities and more
- Multiple clocking options: Internal clock generator, MIDI clock, analog clock / trigger
- Clock input and output: Can convert MIDI clock to analog clock, or be used as a central clock source. Clock divider per track.
- Swing generator for every clock.
- MIDI input and output: TRS-Midi and USB-C MIDI (Host or Device), Monophonic, Polyphonic and MPE support
- Microtonal support: Load scales / tunings from the SD card
- Save / Load complete sets via SD card
- Box contents: Comes with SD card containing samples and scales, Eurorack power cable and USB C to A adapter.
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping costs are calculated automatically at checkout. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll see the available shipping options and their prices. VAT at the applicable rate for your country will also be displayed at checkout.
European Union orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over €100. Express shipping is available on orders over €100, and free on orders over €400.
Poland orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over 250 PLN. Express shipping is free on orders over 500 PLN.
What about local taxes?
By default prices on the site include sales tax at 20%. The precise sales tax rate for your country will be calculated at checkout.
Do you ship to my country?
We ship to all EU member states from our warehouse in Warsaw, Poland. Add an item to your cart and enter your country and postcode to see the available shipping options and prices for your location. If you have any questions about shipping to your country, drop us an email at info@signalsounds.eu and we'll be happy to help.
Shipping methods
All EU orders are shipped via UPS. We offer two service levels:
- UPS Standard – our default shipping option. Delivery times vary by country (see estimated delivery times below).
- UPS Express Saver – next business day delivery to most EU destinations.
Each product page shows the estimated delivery time for your location, so you'll always know what to expect before you order.
Estimated delivery times (Standard shipping)
The times below are estimates in working days from dispatch, based on UPS Standard service. Express Saver delivers by the next business day to most destinations.
| Country | Estimated delivery (working days) |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2–3 |
| Belgium | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 4–5 |
| Croatia | 2–4 |
| Cyprus | 10 |
| Czechia | 2–3 |
| Denmark | 3 |
| Estonia | 2–3 |
| Finland | 3–5 |
| France | 2–4 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Greece | 5–7 |
| Hungary | 2–3 |
| Ireland | 4–6 |
| Italy | 3–5 |
| Latvia | 2–3 |
| Lithuania | 1–2 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
| Malta | 5–7 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| Poland | 1–2 |
| Portugal | 4–5 |
| Romania | 3–4 |
| Slovakia | 2–3 |
| Slovenia | 2–3 |
| Spain | 4 |
| Sweden | 3–5 |
These times are estimates and are not guaranteed. Delivery may occasionally take a little longer due to customs processing, local conditions, or carrier delays.
Dispatch times
Orders placed before 15:00 CET (Central European Time) on a working day are normally dispatched the same day. Orders placed after 15:00 CET, or on weekends and public holidays, will be dispatched on the next working day.
If you have an urgent order, please email us at info@signalsounds.eu before placing your order and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch at info@signalsounds.eu if you have questions.
