Developer Matteo Caldari has released Sand 2.0, a a grid-based software sequencer for iOS.

SAND is a powerful grid-based sequencer, designed to create music using plugins and external MIDI devices in an efficient and effortless way.

Note: SAND does not generate sound on its own, but can be used to sequence other plugins available in the the AppStore.

Features:

• AUTOMATION
  • Create dynamic changes in your tracks by automating parameters like volume, panning, effects, and MIDI.
• MASTER TRACK
  • Apply global effects and automation
  • Edits to master track clips can propagate to section clips, making it really quick to write a chord progressions and a bass lines at once
• TIME SIGNATURES
  • Set any time signature for the project.
  • Every section can have its own time signature.
• CLIP EDITOR
  • Scale highlight
    Triplets
  • Note audition
  • Ghost clip
  • Chord editor
  • Split notes
  • Duplicate notes
  • Brush notes
  • Copy and paste velocities
  • Use last duration and velocity when adding notes
  • Light theme option in the piano roll
• TRACKS IMPROVEMENTS
  • Vu-meters
  • Long press on volume and pan to show controls in fullscreen
• MISC:
  • Automatically generate project name
  • Automatic section length
  • Free trial period

Pricing and Availability:

Sand 2.0 is available now. It’s a free update for existing users, new users get 14 days trial and a $9.99 in-app purchase to unlock the full version.