Yet, this sequencer has a TON more automation options and versatility than your classic Korg or Arturia. Upon opening the Step Sequencer, you will see that it is modeled off of classic analog sequencers and drum machines.

To open the Sequencer, simply CTRL + Click (or right-click) an empty space in an instrument track and select create pattern region. The Step Sequencer is one AMAZING device for manipulating MIDI data in a patterned way. Then, with the release of Logic's new Quick Sampler and the introduction of the Step Sequencer, I felt much more comfortable making my drum patterns in Logic. There isn't anything wrong with using the piano roll to create drum patterns, but for me, the lack of an easy sampler device in Logic combined with the way the piano roll visualized drums was just not my forte. Honestly, I don't think the honeymoon phase is ending anytime soon.īefore the release of the all-powerful Logic version 10.5, I always found that drum programming in Logic was super annoying compared to other DAWs. Back in May 2020 when Logic 10.5 was first released, I was absolutely in love.

How to use a step sequencer