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Iftah Sting

Iftah / 35€ + VAT

Iftah Sting is a 35€ VST3, AU, and CLAP acid-line MIDI sequencer with four engines, Launchpad and monome support, and a seven-download daily free tier.

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Iftah Sting Algo engine, Type and Density knobs, and 16-step note grid
The Dubspot verdict

The Dubspot verdict

A MIDI-only acid and counterpoint writer for any DAW, with Launchpad or monome takeover and a serious accessibility stack. 35€ plus VAT, or seven free downloads a day.

Best for Producers who want algorithmic acid lines, bass, and four-voice counterpoint without buying another 303 synth.

Pros

  • Algo, Arp, Bass, and Counterpoint engines on a 16-step grid
  • Launchpad and monome hardware takeover
  • Linux, CLAP, and screen-reader support (VoiceOver, NVDA, OSARA)
  • 35€ + VAT, plus a daily free download tier

Cons

  • MIDI only; it does not make sound
  • Free tier is seven downloads per day, not an unlimited demo
  • No AAX

Field notes

Overview

Iftah Sting is an algorithmic acid-line MIDI sequencer. Four engines (Algo, Arp, Bass, Counterpoint) share a 16-step grid. Counterpoint writes two melody lines, chords, and bass across four MIDI channels. Optional Novation Launchpad or monome control is built in.

The paid license is 35€ plus VAT. A free version stays available with seven downloads per day. Formats are VST3, AU, and CLAP on macOS 11+, Windows 10+, and Linux. Accessibility includes 15 color themes and direct screen-reader support.

Compared with Acid V it writes the line instead of playing it. Compared with Cthulhu or miniGRID it is an acid and counterpoint generator, not a chord toolbox or a generic lane sequencer. Read the Sting first look.

Technical matrix

Specifications

Type
Algorithmic MIDI sequencer
Engines
Algo, Arp, Bass, Counterpoint
Steps
16, with note, accent, gate, octave lanes
Scales
35
Memory
128 slots (8 x 16)
macOS
11+, VST3 / AU / CLAP
Windows
10+, VST3 / CLAP
Linux
VST3 / CLAP
Hardware
Optional Novation Launchpad or monome

Last verified 2026-09-09

Quick reference

FAQ

How much does Iftah Sting cost?

The paid Sting plugin is 35€ plus VAT from Iftah. A free build allows seven downloads per day.

Does Sting make audio?

No. Sting outputs MIDI. Route it to a software or hardware synth.

What formats does Sting support?

VST3, AU, and CLAP on macOS 11+, Windows 10+, and Linux.

Comparison matrix

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