Bacara Plugin the generative MIDI sequencer

Bacara writes the line.

three sequencers · twenty styles · your synths

Bacara: the chord, melodic and rhythm sequencers in one window

Bacara v2.0.0: chord, melodic and rhythm sequencers

3sequencers
20trained styles
46written styles
66flavours
38scales
128pattern slots

Bacara is a MIDI pattern generator for VST3, AU and CLAP on macOS and Windows. Two generators write every part: a language model trained on acid, Bach, flamenco, klezmer and a dozen other traditions, and a style system of 46 written styles with 66 flavours across the three sequencers, every one a file you can read and patch. Deviation lanes then bend, mute, accent and reroute the notes while the pattern loops, so it never quite plays the same way twice. It makes no sound of its own: what you hear is your synth.

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Three sequencers, one clock

The chord sequencer

the chord sequencer

The melodic sequencer

the melodic sequencer

The rhythm sequencer

the rhythm sequencer

The chord sequencer writes the progression and can hold the melody to its scale. The melodic sequencer writes the line on top of it, two phrases per pattern slot, generated or drawn by hand. The rhythm sequencer plays twenty-one drum voices, each with generative lanes for trigger, accent, ratchet and humanise. One clock, one preset, one window.

Styles and flavours, acid through Renaissance

Acid 303 style
acid 303
Techno style
techno
UK garage style
UK garage
Jazz chord style
jazz chords
Amapiano style
amapiano
Drum and bass style
drum and bass

Every sequencer has two generators. The trained one is the character-level model, twenty styles from Bach cello suites to the acid sets. The written one is a style system: 46 styles and 66 flavours across chord, melody and rhythm, each a file that says how a part behaves, so every roll writes fresh material from it; pick a flavour, or patch a style of your own. The plates above are what a style does over a sweep of seeds.

It never quite plays the same way twice

Deviation lanes

the deviation lanes

Deviation lanes bend, mute, accent and reroute the pattern over time. Each lane rolls once from its seed and repeats on every pass, so the accident you liked is there again tomorrow. Turn a lane up for more variation; turn it down and Bacara plays the pattern as written.

Sixteen knobs of intent

The macro panel

the macro panel

Sixteen macros each move a deviation threshold between a floor and a ceiling you set. Automate them from the DAW or a controller, 14-bit CC included, and sweep a pattern from strict to loose during a take without touching the pattern itself.

Into your DAW, onto your tracks

The clips panelEvery sounding sequencer drags into your DAW as a MIDI clip, one by one or all at once. Bond runs one Bacara across several DAW tracks, each track playing its own part on the same clock. A preset holds 128 pattern slots in eight banks, switched on the next pass or from a Program Change.

Bond: one Bacara on several tracks

It makes no sound of its own

AU plugin formatVST3 plugin formatCLAP plugin formatBacara sends MIDI notes and control data to your instruments: software synths in your DAW, or hardware at the end of a cable. It loads as VST3, AU and CLAP.

Try it first The Least Painful Part

Bacara registration dialogRegistering asks for your name and e-mail. That's it. No blood type, no mother's maiden name, no essay on why you deserve to use our software. Click the button in the bottom toolbar, fill in two fields, and you're back to making music in under 10 seconds. We timed it. (We're very professional.)

Got a serial? Pop it in. No serial yet? The trial gives you 14 days and 30 generations, more when you register. We trust you.

Requirements & What's Included

System requirements

  • macOS 12 (Monterey) or later - Universal Binary, native on Apple Silicon and Intel
  • Windows 10 or later - 64-bit
  • A DAW that hosts VST3, AU (macOS) or CLAP

What's included

  • Current version v2.0.0 - one download, all formats
  • Twenty trained styles, acid through Renaissance
  • Trial: 14 days and 30 generations, 30 days and 50 when you register
  • With purchase: the full, unlimited version

Give It a Shot Seriously, It's Free

We know what you're thinking: "Sure, but what's the catch?" There isn't one. The demo is fully functional. Every feature, every knob, every generated acid bassline. The only limit is on the number of generations — and honestly, 50 is enough to know if this is your thing.

No hard feelings if you pass. But we're pretty confident you'll like it. We like it, and we've been staring at it for years.

Enjoy! ❤️