Periodicity X16 — No distractions

Periodicity X16 drum machine with sixteen step buttons, four drum sounds, tempo and lo-fi controls

Meet the Periodicity X16

A delightfully simple drum machine and 16-step sequencer

Periodicity X16 on a studio desk surrounded by music equipment

Built for immediacy.

Tap in a pattern. Press play.

Pre-loaded with distinctive samples

Activate lo-fi mode to add some grit

The X16 is your companion for practicing, jamming, writing, and even recording.

A musician playing an electric guitar

Close-up of the X16’s large numbered step buttons

Close-up of the play, tempo and drum controls

A vocalist performing with a microphone

Simple outside. Simple inside.

Large physical buttons make the X16 quick to read and easy to use. Every control has one job. Nothing is buried in menus. The compact enclosure keeps the focus on what matters.

X16 connections: built-in speaker, USB-C, and audio out

Specifications

Sequencer: 16-step
Drum voices: 4
Tempo: 60–180 BPM
Modes: Hi-fi/Lo-fi
Audio output: Speaker/3.5mm jack
Power: USB-C
Weight: 91g
Dimensions: 108 x 60 x 6mm

Front view of the Periodicity X16 drum machine and its controls

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