Grab the SideStepper with the Rodec ONE and save. The perfect pair for portable analogue chopping, wherever your sound takes you. The SideStepper is a high-performance Analogue Stereo Gater/Ducker featuring a built-in Step Sequencer. It bridges the gap between legendary analogue razor sharp gating or pumping ducking and modern rhythmic complexity by using stereo custom-sequenced rhythmic patterns. Take total command of your stereo image with the integrated digital step sequencer. Unlike standard duckers, this module allows you to program custom patterns that drive the all-analogue ducking and gating circuits. With the ability to set pattern lengths anywhere from 1 to 16 steps, you can easily create complex polyrhythmic textures when layered against standard time signatures. Combined with per-step length control, shuffle, and a built-in randomizer, your rhythmic possibilities are virtually limitless. Experience the warmth and headroom of a fully analogue VCA circuit. Whether you are "pumping" a synth pad or gating a noise floor, the module offers precise control via dedicated Attack, Decay, Threshold, and Depth knobs. You can choose to trigger the circuit via the internal sequencer, use an external analog sidechain signal or use the main audio itself. The external input features an integrated filter, allowing the module to react exclusively to specific frequencies; like the punch of a kick drum or the snap of a snare. Designed for the modern studio and the stage, the module stays perfectly in time via MIDI or Audio PPQN sync. For more reactive performances, the sequencer can be set to "One-Shot" mode, triggering a single cycle only when an incoming audio signal hits your defined threshold. Finally, the unique Mix function lets you sum the sidechain trigger and the main audio at the output, offering a quick way to check your timing or create layered, rhythmic soundscapes.
