--- title: "modstep - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store" description: "Modstep Introducing Modstep, Modulation Monster and the first full-blown MIDI sequencer for the iPad. Modstep allows you to create music and jam with your iPad and your favorite IAA Apps, Audio Units" --- # modstep — United States ![modstep App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple118/v4/41/95/ae/4195aea7-0fca-4e39-05b9-f1c7eeca8077/mzl.qmjgesxn.png/434x0w.png) **Developer:** [AppBC](https://apptail.io/developer/appbc-XTvb) **Category:** Music **Rating:** 2.8/5 (39 ratings) **Price:** Free **Bundle ID:** com.mod.step **Store:** Apple App Store **Country:** United States **Version:** 1.3.2 (released 2017-07-26) **Original Release:** 2015-12-22 **Languages:** English **App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id966990643) **AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/modstep-Ridl/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/modstep-Ridl/united-states) ## modstep Description Modstep Introducing Modstep, Modulation Monster and the first full-blown MIDI sequencer for the iPad. Modstep allows you to create music and jam with your iPad and your favorite IAA Apps, Audio Units, Mac and PC software and MIDI hardware as well as the internal drum sampler and synth. Use it as the centerpiece of your setup to create and perform music on the go, in the studio and on stage. "If you´re looking for a versatile, adaptable MIDI sequencer for iOS, Modstep comes highly recommended" Sound On Sound “Modstep could change how an iPad fits into your music making” CDM “If you’ve ever dreamed of a touchscreen brain for your studio, this is it.” FACTMag "Modstep is a great step forward for step sequencing.” Audionewsroom FEATURES: -Session-style MIDI sequencer with unlimited tracks & scenes. -Play individual clips or whole scenes, or use the included arrangement features to manage more sophisticated song-structures. -Clips are pattern based which allows quick edits on the fly. Set a variable speed per pattern. -Edit clips with either the Step Sequencer or the Piano Roll -Step Sequencer with active steps and step-shifting. -Piano Roll with variable quantization including triplets, access to modulations, velocities and scales. -Everything can be edited, arranged, modulated or changed in real-time. -Note Repeat from 1-48th to 1/4th. -Global Swing -Unlimited MIDI & Audio tracks - only restricted by the power of your iPad. -Tempo range from 20 to 999bpm. -Sync via Ableton Link. -Stable and low-latency MIDI Clock In & Out with latency adjustment. -Trigger out -integrated global keyboard with scales & drum-pads allow quick recording of individual tracks with a single surface. -Use an external controller or keyboard to control, record or play any given track. -Midi mappable via external MIDI controllers -Internal additive synth with up to 64 harmonics per voice, 3-band eq, delay, reverb, lfo and detune. -Internal sampler with pitch, volume, reverse, fx per slot, 3 band-eq, delay and reverb. -Integrate any IAA compatible app or Audio Unit as an instrument or effect. -unlimited number of effects per track. -Audiobus support. -convenient plugin management via drag and drop. -Integrated mixer with Arm, Mute, Solo per track -Any loaded instrument or external MIDI hardware is completely modulatable via CCs. -Up to 128 CC modulations per track. -Audio and MIDI streaming directly via charger cable to Mac and PC using studiomux technology -Export sample perfect loops of audio per track. Choose which channels to record. The internal quantization will make sure they are sample-perfect and ready for any DAW. -Import / Export of MIDI files. -Import / Export of Audio & MIDI files via AudioShare. -A sophisticated template system allows quick setup of tracks to control external MIDI hardware, apps or plugins. -Includes many preconfigured templates for popular external hardware. -Template editor to create your own templates for IAA Apps, desktop Apps and external MIDI devices -Supports all MIDI interfaces for the iPad -Works on all iPads (iPad 1 restricted to MIDI only) Requirements: iOS 8 or later for audio and MIDI streaming to a Mac or PC, the studiomux server software is required: get the latest for free at studiomux.net Manual: You can find the manual here: ## modstep Screenshots - [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple1/v4/a8/f3/1e/a8f31e9b-8402-1aa9-8214-08f865c6f1cf/pr_source.jpg/2048x1536.png) - [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple49/v4/b2/d7/ea/b2d7eaa7-19c7-58af-9ea2-156e866248a8/pr_source.jpg/2048x1536.png) - [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple4/v4/39/f7/75/39f77563-8a7f-52c8-9175-246c59e359d0/pr_source.jpg/2048x1536.png) - [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple4/v4/e8/74/dd/e874dd2f-252f-4b22-c9bd-1b55648252c3/pr_source.jpg/2048x1536.png) - [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple1/v4/52/5a/4d/525a4d51-17d1-6d6d-248d-9adf1c0e8e0c/pr_source.jpg/2048x1536.png) ## modstep Rating Breakdown in United States - 5 stars: 12 (31%) - 4 stars: 4 (10%) - 3 stars: 2 (5%) - 2 stars: 6 (15%) - 1 stars: 15 (38%) ## modstep Reviews in United States ### *---- "Turned Garbage" After an update The app won’t stop clicking. Metronome is off. All tracks are stopped. Still clicking like crazy. Impossible to use. Seems the Devs broke it long time ago and ran away. -- Dddhehsn, 2023-04-13 ### *---- "I think we can call this abandon ware now" I was really excited about this app when it came although it was alway pretty wonky and I often spent more time troubleshooting and trying figure out how to use it than get songs done. It’s always been full of bugs and I think it’s safe to say after 5 years and no updates it’s abandonware. The real question is why is this app still on the AppStore? Obviously the developer doesn’t care about ModStep and has moved on, so why sell an app you’ve given up on? -- Strizbiz, 2022-10-30 ### **--- "fantastic workflow but full of bugs" It seems the app was not updated in a hot minute. Loading AUv3s quits the app but Ive played around with what is included and I would go totally insane if this could become a regular tool in my toolbox. In love with many grooveboxes like Drambo but to have touch optimized albeton like performance scene launcher would be a dream. (i know LK exists but can’t get into that one.) If only loading auv3 was fixed i would already esctatic. -- LazyLester, 2022-09-11 ### *---- "Don't be fooled: do not buy!" While it is a nice app in theory, it annoys me about every time I try to use it. Even years after it's release, it is still full of of bugs and I do not believe any fixes are coming. Some examples: The other day, it took 5 or 6 times of restarting it before it actually loaded the project. I think it was the first time it took so many tries, but loading projects only after a few tries is a very regular occurrence. When you select a specific MIDI-in device on a track, it still gets MIDI from all everywhere and you have to mute track you do not want played by the incoming MIDI. Even if nothing is armed and when the channel is a different one! When you "save as", the currently selected track gets renamed to that name, too. That's especially annoying when you are using track names to reference which external sound the track should control. And these are just what I encountered on my last tries of using the software. I bought it pretty much as soon as it came out. At 20$ it was the most expensive app on my iPad, and never got to actually use it. I did not want to give a bad review because, as I wrote at the top, it is a nice app in theory, but I feel tricked and I do not believe that it will ever get in a usable state for me because the creators do not seem to care about the bugs and the bad reviews they deservedly get. Edit: Now trying to load AU synths crashes modstep and IAA synths do not produce any sound! -- jVyvmzMs, 2021-03-14 ### ****- "Wow" Can’t believe I missed this app when it came out. This thing is hugely deep and the level of details that the dev put into it is simply mind blowing! Hopefully they consider supporting it again, there’s a whole new wave of iOS musicians now vs 3 years ago. This thing is an epic work of art -- Codowlsky Polopumus, 2021-03-02 ### ***-- "I’m so sad about MODSTEP😢😫😭" I LOVE Modstep. I’ve spent 2 years learning it and figuring out work arounds cause it seems it’s been abandoned. I still stood by it cause it’s just so good at sequencing, program changes, notes, ccs. Awesome for external gear and worked with AudioBus for routing to AUM. But now I can’t even load it! Please update so it can operate in os 14! All my projects are dead now... 😰😩 Even if it’s not auv3 it’s still the best sequencer imho. -- Robby Art, 2021-02-03 ### ***** "2020-Update?" Would love to see an update to expand features, depth of audio editing features, performance screens, and overall house keeping. Let the king retake the thrown for all who don’t know! -- RUST(i)K, 2020-07-27 ### ***** "Waoooo" One of the best . Finally I work flow I can relate ,is almost like a ableton live type vibe for iOS .I hope they keep updating it .Worth the money .Thanks -- junevortex, 2020-06-09 ### *---- "Tried to be nice but looks to be abandonware $20 down the drain" I for one wouldn’t mind paying for an upgrade for any additional improvements (i.e. auv3) and stability to keep you all going. This was is a great app and I have had some great results with my outboard gear and love the internal sound capabilities as well. Thanks for the app- edit below BUYER BEWARE- looks to be abandoned -- DJSUN1, 2020-02-07 ### ****- "CRASH!!!!!" I can’t do anything in this app. I have the newest iPad (2018) and every single time I try to load a synth into a track it crashes. I can only seem to open Modsteps own synth and sampler. I’d really like to use this app, so far it’s a no go. DEVELOPERS NEED TO FIX THIS APP. Reply to dev. Amimoog, loopy hd, sylo synth,iElectribe,fugue machine, synth one,scythe synth,fm player,Europa, FieldScaper, morphwiz,blocs wave, launchpad, reactable, soundprism pro, Basically, every single app that I have under IAA instruments in the browser. Every single one of them crashes your app. The only thing that doesn’t crash your app are the TWO items in internal instruments in the browser. I imagine if I download ANY other synth, it’ll crash your app also. I’m using 2018 iPad (6gen)software v 12.3.1 Update to review. After much frustration and a lot of trying different things, I finally got this working! Now that that’s settled, I’m actually enjoying this app very much. Upping the stars! -- civilians become warriors, 2019-07-25 [View all modstep reviews and detailed analytics on AppTail](https://app.apptail.io/signup?utm_campaign=ai-crawl&utm_content=reviews) ## modstep Available In - [United States](https://apptail.io/app/modstep-Ridl/united-states) - [France](https://apptail.io/app/modstep-Ridl/france) - [Argentina](https://apptail.io/app/modstep-Ridl/argentina) --- ## About AppTail [AppTail](https://apptail.io) is a mobile app intelligence platform providing app analytics, ASO (App Store Optimization) tools, keyword tracking, competitor analysis, revenue estimates, and review monitoring for iOS App Store apps. 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