Nest | Sugar Bytes




Nest | Sugar Bytes Details
Nest by Sugar Bytes is a modular MIDI sequencer designed for producers, composers, and sound designers seeking a flexible and creative tool for generating complex musical patterns. With its unique approach to sequencing, Nest allows users to build custom MIDI-generating systems using a variety of modules inspired by classic integrated circuits and modern computing concepts.
Key Features of Nest:
- Over 20 Modular Components: Includes modules such as shift registers, multiplexers, logic gates, and math functions for intricate sequencing possibilities.
- 8 MIDI Voices with Flexible Routing: Assign up to 8 MIDI voices to 4 different targets, including internal synths, hosted VST2 plugins, or external MIDI devices.
- Host Up to 4 VST2 Plugins: Integrate your favorite virtual instruments directly within Nest for a seamless workflow.
- 12 Recallable Scenes: Create and switch between 12 different patch configurations via MIDI for dynamic performance and composition.
- Dual Interface Pages: 'Wire' page for patching modules and 'Sound' page for assigning voices to sound generators.
- Comprehensive MIDI and Audio Output: Send MIDI to 16 channels, automate CCs, and utilize 5 stereo audio outputs for detailed mixing.
- Built-In Synths and Drums: Access internal sound generators for immediate sound creation without external plugins.
- Flexible Scale System: Define and apply custom scales to ensure musical coherence across your sequences.
Example Use Cases of Nest:
- Generative Composition: Develop evolving musical patterns and textures for ambient, experimental, or electronic music.
- Live Performance: Utilize scene switching and real-time control to add dynamic sequencing elements to live sets.
- Sound Design: Create complex modulation and rhythmic structures to drive synthesizers and samplers in unique ways.
- Educational Tool: Explore fundamental concepts of digital logic and sequencing in an interactive environment.
Why Choose Nest?
Nest by Sugar Bytes offers a distinctive approach to MIDI sequencing, combining the flexibility of modular systems with the convenience of software. Its comprehensive set of features empowers users to craft intricate and expressive musical sequences, making it an invaluable tool for innovative music production and performance.
Nest by Sugar Bytes Compatibility
Plugin Format
Audio Unit | VST2 | VST3 | AAX | Standalone
Mac Compatibility
macOS 10.13 or higher, Intel or Silicon processor
Windows Compatibility
Windows 7 or higher