Step Sequencer and Loop Studio

Step Sequencer and Loop Studio is a desktop 16-step, 8-track rhythm synthesizer,
custom WAV sample trigger, and multi-format loop mixdown workstation for Linux.
An independent Linux alternative to ACID Pro for loop-based beat creation and pattern
arrangement, it synthesizes real 44.1 kHz 16-bit stereo PCM percussion and synth voices
in pure Python and mixes multi-bar patterns to lossless and compressed audio formats.

Key Features:
- 8-Track 44.1 kHz Stereo PCM Synthesizer & Custom WAV Sampler: Built-in real-time
synthesis for Kick, Snare, Closed Hat, Open Hat, Clap, Rim/Tom, Bass Synth, and Chord
Hit, plus per-track custom WAV/audio sample loading via bundled FFmpeg conversion.
- 16-Step Velocity & Accent Matrix: Interactive step grid with Normal, Accent, and Ghost
velocity levels, adjustable tempo (60 to 200 BPM), groove swing percentage, per-track
Mute, Solo, Volume, and Stereo Pan controls, plus genre rhythm presets.
- Stereo Waveform Scope & Live Loop Audition: Visualizes exact rendered Left/Right PCM
waveforms with Peak and RMS dBFS metering alongside live QSoundEffect loop playback.
- Multi-Format Loop Mixdown & Stem Export: Renders seamless 1-to-8-bar stereo mixdowns
to WAV, FLAC, MP3, and OGG Vorbis via bundled FFmpeg, or exports per-track WAV stems.

Disclaimer: This project is an independent open-source tool and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by MAGIX Software GmbH.