Sting

The Sting plug-in. It opens compact: Mode set to Algo, root C in a Dorian #4 scale, Type and Density knobs either side of a large smiley face, Steps, Offset, Accent and Gate at 16, 0, 50 and 100, and a clock row underneath. Below that it expands into a modulation matrix routing two LFOs, aftertouch and velocity to Type, Steps, Offset and Root, editors for both LFO shapes, a note, accent, gate and octave sequencer grid, and sixteen pattern slots.

Sting is an expressive, algorithmic improvisational acid line performance system. It runs as a VST3, AU, or CLAP plugin in any compatible DAW or plugin host on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Hardware support

Sting also includes hardware support, transforming a Novation Launchpad or monome into a dedicated hands-on performance and composition system.

Four generation algorithms

These include a new multi-voice counterpoint mode that generates two lines, chords, and bass. Sting also includes MIDI file import, a modulation section, and more.

Accessible by design

Sting comes with 15 color themes, including options designed for color blindness, as well as the ability to create custom themes. It also includes a custom accessibility interface that communicates directly with popular screen readers such as VoiceOver and NVDA, as well as scripts like REAPER’s OSARA, making it accessible to blind, visually impaired, and sighted users.

Guides

  • Paid Version35€ + VAT
  • Free VersionFree

    Unlike my other devices, releasing Sting as a plug-in comes with running costs. To keep a free version available anyway, free downloads are limited to seven a day. If today’s are gone, they reset tomorrow.

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System Requirements

  • A VST3, AU or CLAP host
  • mac os 11 (Big Sur) or higher
  • windows 10 or higher
  • Linux
  • Optional: Novation Launchpad or monome