Steppers
Reggae · style reference: Roots steppers
78 BPM4/4swing 56% 16thpractice 62–82 BPM level 2swing
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BPM
100%Main4/4 · 16th
Pads
Hi-hat open
Hi-hat
Rim
Snare
Kick
▲ accentshort bar = ghost note◆ grace note (hover for flam / drag / layer timing)● alt padfingering: L/R hand, 1 = thumb … 5 = little finger
131—
142—
153—
164—
9Q—
10W—
11E—
12R—
5A—
6SSnare
7D—
8F—
1ZKick
2XRim
3CHi-hat
4VHi-hat open
Play-along
Everything plays.
Tempo trainer
62 → 78 BPM, +2 every 4 bars. Starts when you press Play.
Section chain
Build a custom order, e.g. Main ×3 → Fill 1 → Chorus ×4. Saved in this browser.
Shortcuts: Space play · ←/→ tempo · T tap · M click · L loop · [ ] section · G/P view · H pad chart · pads Z–V, A–F, Q–R, 1–4
Practice notes
Steppers puts the kick on every beat, marching the song forward, while the rim still lands on beat 3 like the one drop. Heavier and more militant — perfect for dub and sound systems.
The style reference names an influence only; this groove is an original pattern.