Clavia has launched its first app with the free Nord Beat iPad app that lets users create beats in a step sequencer grid using Nord Drum, Nord Lead or other MIDI gear, thanks to its CoreMIDI support.
Nord Beat offers four tracks, and up to eight patterns. You can either loop one of these or chain them together (repeating patterns if necessary) to create a song.
You can choose from three velocity levels and adjust the amount of shuffle, while a pad mode gives you the option of playing your drum sounds with your fingers. The pads can be used simultaneously with the sequencer.
There are 3 velocity levels represented by colors, and are easily changed by swiping up or down on the desired notes. The center zones transmit full velocity and gradually gets lower towards the edges. The actual velocity values can be altered with the velocity faders for changing accents and dynamics in real-time.
The shuffle amount can also be changed on the fly and each of the four tracks can be muted individually. The pattern length can be shortened (1-16) while playing for creating breakdowns or alternative time signatures.
You can download Nord Beat for iPad now from the App Store.
