Low EndInstrument

Ark Roll

A rolling-bassline machine: pick a groove, hold a key, the bass rolls.

Included in ARKITEKT membership ($97/mo, opens soon) · free during the public beta.

Ark Roll interface

A simplified web version of Ark Roll’s SIMPLE face, running in your browser. Sound only plays after you press Play.

What it does
  • A 1–32-step sequencer with per-step pitch, accent, slide, gate and probability
  • 26 genre rolling patterns, transposed to your key
  • Ladder and SVF filters with drive
  • Kick-safe ducking so the roll leaves room for the kick
  • A 3D “Roller” pattern drum: click a pillar to toggle a step, drag it to set the pitch
  • SIMPLE face with DRIVE, SNAP, ROLL and DARK/BRIGHT macros; EXPERT shows every control
Specs
Steps
1–32 · pitch, accent, slide, gate, probability
Patterns
26 genre rolls
Filter
Ladder · SVF + drive
Parameters
56
Formats
VST3 · Standalone
Test rig
23/23 checks passed
Factory content

Ark Roll Presets — 32 presets

Included in the membership — the pack is in your Preset Vault, ready to download.

Open the vault
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Take the full tour.

Ark Roll SIMPLE face: the 3D Roller pattern drum and the roll library
First five minutes
  1. Create a MIDI track and load Ark Roll from the ARKITEKT vendor folder.
  2. Browse the Ark Roll Presets (32 presets) to hear what it can do.
  3. Explore: a 1–32-step sequencer with per-step pitch, accent, slide, gate and probability.
  4. Then: 26 genre rolling patterns, transposed to your key.
  5. Save your own version as a preset so it is one click away next session.