Novation has launched StepSeq, a free Max For Live Patch that turns the Novation Launchpad into a fully fledged melodic step sequencer.

Description:

Conceived as a cool but powerful sequencer to enable Launchpad users to program melodies, leads and basslines quickly in Live, the buttons are configured diatonically (as opposed to chromatically, as with a traditional step sequencer). The degree of the scale and its tonal centre can be set by the user, meaning that, once set up, any note you trigger in your sequence will fit in harmonically with your track, making it really easy to keep within the context of the song.

It’s a free download via the Novation software update page.