Rapid Flow have just launched a new 16-track sequencer plug-in which they say has been designed for “total rhythmic expression, polymetric sequencing and vintage hardware groove emulation”. Building on the capabilities of the recently released miniGRID, omniGRID offers up to 64 steps per track and features six deep per-step parameter graphs, Euclidean rhythm generation, built-in scale quantisation and eight shuffle modes to promise to offer a more ‘human’ feel than standard modern sequencers. 

Each of the plug-in’s 16 lanes can contain 4–64 steps, and as all lanes can be configured independently, omniGRID is capable of creating complex polyrhythmic patterns; Velocity, Note Length, Timing Shift, Probability, Step Repeats and Repeat Intervals can all be set on a per-step basis. Each lane offers microtiming shifts — there’s also a global master that allows changes to be made quickly across all lanes — and the plug-in includes eight distinct shuffle modes that emulate the timing behaviour of some classic drum machines and sequencers. 

• 16 Independent MIDI Tracks: Individual track routing, custom naming, per-track mute, solo and gain trim across a comprehensive 4x4 performance pad matrix.
• Polymetric 4–64 Step Sequences: Independent pattern lengths (4 to 64 steps) and variable step resolutions (1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32) per track for complex phasing rhythms.
• Per-Lane & Master Microtiming Shift: Microtiming shift per lane for instant pocket inspired by classic hardware workflows, plus master timing shift across all lanes to easily align real-time playback with external sound generators.
• Six Per-Step Parameter Graphs: Deep step-by-step editing for Velocity, Note Length (10–400 %), Timing Shift, Probability (0–100%), Repeats (1–8) and Repeat Intervals with dedicated per-graph randomisation.
• Eight Iconic Shuffle Styles: Inspired by the timing behaviour of legendary machines, bringing legendary vintage shuffle feel into your DAW without external hardware.
• Euclidean Rhythm Generator: Algorithmic rhythm generator on every track with independent controls for total step count, pulse density and rotation offset.
• Advanced Arpeggiator & Scale Quantisation: Use as an advanced arpeggiator with scale quantisation across 12 root keys and seven musical scales (Major, Minor, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Maj/Min Pentatonic) for effortless musical phrasing.
• Full Automation Support: Timing shift, shuffle amount and core sequencer parameters can be readily automated inside a DAW arrangement for dynamic, evolving transitions.
• Plug-ins & External Hardware Routing: Works seamlessly both with internal software plug-ins and external drum modules & synths thanks to flexible DAW MIDI routing.
• Drag-and-Drop MIDI Export: Directly export created patterns into your DAW arrangement as MIDI clips, fully preserving dynamics, swing and timing offsets.
• Scalable UI & Dual Themes: Vector-based high-contrast interface resizable from 50–400 % with dedicated Light and Dark visual modes.

omniGRID is supported on PCs running Windows 10 or later, and Macs running macOS 10.13.6 and above. VST3, AU and AAX plug-in versions are available. 

omniGRID is available now, priced at $79. A fully functional 45-day trial version is available for those who’d like to try the plug-in out. 

www.rapidflow.shop/products/omnigrid