Pitch Innovations has announced an update to its sequencer designed for generating captivating hi-hats, basslines, short string motifs and more with ease.

Version 1.1 of Groove Shaper comes with a new ‘Edit” mode for tweaking velocity, gate, mute notes, and more with ‘Advanced Edit’.

Packed with fun & functional improvements, Groove Shaper V1.1 is a must-have update for all. These updates include a new edit mode, enhanced UI, and a comprehensive preset browser with tonnes of expertly crafted presets and categories, among others.

Changes in Groove Shaper v1.1

  • New Sequencer Modes:
    • Note Limit: Choose one or a few notes to play in a sequence while the other notes play independently. For instance, you can have a repeating pattern for hi-hats while freely playing the kick drum alongside it.
    • Split: Divide your keyboard into two sections, each assigned to a different sequence. This means you can have one pattern for the left side of the keyboard and another pattern playing on the right side of the split point.
    • Hold: A single Shape loops upon MIDI input and advances to the next shape after each re-trigger.
  • Extended Sequencer Length: Enjoy an expanded creative canvas with the addition of extra bars within Groove Shaper.
  • Intuitive Shape Editing: Effortlessly paint shapes with click-and-drag functionality, while deleting shapes is made easy with a simple right-click-and-drag action.
  • Expanded Preset Library: Dive into a wealth of new sonic possibilities with the inclusion of new presets and categories.
  • Enhanced Swing & Delay Algorithms: Introducing a new algorithm for seamless swing and delay movement, alongside individual note delay functionality.
  • MIDI CC Control: Simplify your workflow with right-click to MIDI CC Learn functionality for Sequence Settings sliders.
  • Advanced Arpeggiator Modes: Explore new musical dimensions with both global ARP modes and individual shape ARP modes.
  • Customizable Note Transposition: Tailor your compositions with individual shape note transpose capabilities.
  • Flexible Tempo Options: Discover new rhythmic possibilities with the introduction of 1/4x Tempo.
  • Automation Parameters: Fine-tune your productions with even more automation parameters for enhanced control and creativity.

Regularly priced $49 USD, Groove Shaper for Windows and Mac (VST/VST3 and AU) is on sale at Plugin Boutique for $39 USD until April 1st, 2024. A rent-to-own option is $6.55 USD/month. The version 1.1 update is free for all users.

More information: Pitch Innovations / Groove Shaper