steppy

Intellijel Steppy

4-track polyrhythmic gate sequencer with performance looping

8 HP Eurorack module

Steppy is a performance-focused 4-track gate sequencer that feels immediate and playful. Each track runs independently with its own length, timing, and probability settings, creating evolving polyrhythmic interactions. The intuitive button interface encourages real-time pattern manipulation and on-the-fly looping performance.

Features

  • 4 independent gate tracks with separate outputs
  • 64-step patterns per track (4 pages of 16 steps)
  • Individual track length (1-64 steps)
  • Per-track clock division, swing, delay, and probability
  • Real-time pattern shifting/rotation
  • Ratcheting with per-step control
  • 8 internal preset storage slots
  • Live performance looping (Loopy mode)
  • Individual track muting
  • Reset/Run mode via RST input
  • Tap recording capability

Controls & Jacks (32)

  • CLK— Clock input for advancing the sequencer one step per pulse
  • OUT A— Gate output for Track A patterns
  • OUT B— Gate output for Track B patterns
  • RST— Reset input; returns all tracks to step 1 or functions as run/stop control
  • OUT C— Gate output for Track C patterns
  • OUT D— Gate output for Track D patterns
  • CLK LED— Flashes with each incoming clock pulse
  • OUT A LED— Lights when Track A gate output is high
  • OUT B LED— Lights when Track B gate output is high
  • RST LED— Indicates reset/run state
  • OUT C LED— Lights when Track C gate output is high
  • OUT D LED— Lights when Track D gate output is high
  • Track A— Step button in Track A row; programs gates for Track A
  • GATE— Step button in GATE column; in Edit Mode adjusts gate length
  • Track B— Step button in Track B row; programs gates for Track B
  • CLK÷— Step button in CLK÷ column; in Edit Mode sets clock division ratio
  • Track C— Step button in Track C row; programs gates for Track C
  • SWING— Step button in SWING column; in Edit Mode adjusts swing timing
  • Track D— Step button in Track D row; programs gates for Track D
  • DELAY— Step button in DELAY column; in Edit Mode adjusts step delay
  • 1:4— Page 1:4 step button; selects page 1 of 4 pattern pages
  • PROB— Step button in PROB column; in Edit Mode sets step probability
  • 2:4— Page 2:4 step button; selects page 2 of 4 pattern pages
  • SHIFT— Step button in SHIFT column; in Edit Mode shifts pattern position
  • 3:4— Page 3:4 step button; selects page 3 of 4 pattern pages
  • SAVE— Step button in SAVE column; in Edit Mode saves pattern to memory
  • 4:4— Page 4:4 step button; selects page 4 of 4 pattern pages
  • LOAD— Step button in LOAD column; in Edit Mode loads saved pattern
  • SEL— Select button for choosing tracks, pages, muting, and performance functions
  • Encoder— Rotary encoder for scrolling through steps, adjusting values, and navigation
  • EDIT— Edit button for entering Edit Mode to adjust track parameters
  • EDIT LED— Red LED indicating Edit Mode is active

How-To Guides

  • Save Preset
  • Load Preset
  • Polyrhythmic Techno Layers
  • Generative Ambient Sequences
  • Breakbeat Chopper
  • Minimal Dub Delays
  • Euclidean Polyrhythms
  • Tape Stop Transitions
  • Swing Groove Templates

Explore the interactive Steppy panel on BleepDex — tap any control to learn what it does.

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