Hello Steinberg Team,
First of all, thank you for the continuous evolution of Cubase. Version 14 brought some very inspiring tools like the Modulator and the improved Lower Zone workflow.
That said, I believe Cubase would benefit tremendously from the addition of an advanced step sequencer/arpeggiator, similar to third-party plugins like Stepic, BlueArp, or Cthulhu—but fully integrated within the Cubase ecosystem.
Feature Suggestion:
- Placement: Add the sequencer/arpeggiator as a new panel in the Lower Zone, alongside existing modules like Chord Pads, Sampler Track, and Modulator.
- Functionality:
- Polyphonic step sequencing with pitch, gate, velocity, probability, and modulation lanes
- Pattern-based workflow with copy/paste/duplicate features
- Real-time MIDI output to any instrument track
- Sync with project tempo and transport
- Scale and chord quantization
- Bonus: Integration with the Chord Assistant and Scale Assistant for fast harmonic experimentation.
Why this matters:
Many producers and composers rely on arpeggiators and step sequencers to sketch musical ideas, explore rhythmic/melodic patterns, or generate unexpected creativity. Having such a tool natively in Cubase—tightly integrated with its ecosystem—would eliminate the need for third-party workarounds and offer a far more fluid workflow.
Please consider this feature for a future update. It would be a true game-changer for both electronic and cinematic music production.
Thank you for your work and attention!
Best regards,
Salvatore