Stepic for Live, the elder of the two, is specifically designed as a Max for Live device for use with Ableton Live. It utilizes Live's API to control parameters of other software plugins and hardware devices, as well as Live’s own devices such as synthesizers, samplers, audio, and MIDI effects, along with channel and master parameters. On the other hand, Stepic (VST3/AU) is a native VST3 and Audio Unit plugin that operates in various hosts like Logic Pro, Cubase, Bitwig Studio, FL Studio, Studio One, Cakewalk, or REAPER. In Bitwig Studio, it can even control Bitwig’s own parameters using the MIDI modulator. Although Stepic and Stepic for Live share a similar interface and feature set, they are independent plugins designed differently internally.
Stepic for Live only works within Ableton Live and requires Max for Live, which is included in the Suite version and can be purchased separately for Live Standard. The VST3/Audio Units version is the optimal choice for users who use a different DAW or Ableton Live without Max for Live (Standard/Lite/Intro). For users who need both versions, there is a bundle option available at a discounted price. For more details, visit our Stepic Bundle page.
If your host is not listed as compatible, it's likely we haven't yet tested Stepic with it. Please contact us at [email protected] to request support for your host. We are always eager to expand our list of supported hosts.
Stepic and Stepic for Live are available as a bundle priced at €49. For more details, visit our Stepic Bundle page. If you already own a version of Stepic, you can upgrade to the Stepic Bundle for €19. Simply log in to your account, go to Purchase History -> View Licenses -> View Upgrades, and select the Upgrade License for the Stepic Bundle. The discounted price will automatically be applied at checkout.
