Developer John Howes inform us know that he’s released a major update to his Strokes application, noting that “what was once just a MIDI sequencer is now a fully-fledged, self-contained instrument/groovebox, featuring 8 samplers, a reverb, and delay.”
Strokes features a collection of seven interconnected modules that interact with one another in real time:
Grids – 4 x channels of euclidean or step (XOX/TR) rhythm generators
Logic – 4 x channels of algorithmic rhythm generators
Matrix – 8 x synchronized per step/stroke parameter modulation sequencers
Weights – 4 x envelope followers
Shares – 4 x probability processors using markov chain pattern analysis
Notes – 7 x pitch presets for sequencing chords, melodies and kit changes
Patterns – 5 x device wide snapshots / presets
The sequencer is deeply integrated with the samplers, with each sampler featuring:
amp attack/decay
adjustable start/end & loop (drag top/bottom half of waveform)
root note (for tuning the sample)
multi mode filter lp/bp/hp
delay & reverb sends
4 modulation lanes hooked up to the sequencer
In addition to the new sampler features, there’s Ableton Link integration, cross-platform project sharing and a bundled factory sample pack, with over 100 sounds captured from a Machinedrum, Monomachine and Nord Drum 2.
Strokes is available now on iOS for £19.99, and on Mac and Windows for £35.