Light Reft's description of the Light Reft MONOLIT multitrack performance sequencer and controller / MIDI effects system
YOUR SYSTEM'S CENTRAL CONTROL HUB.
MONOLIT is a central control hub for a MIDI setup, combining programming, control, and performance in a single device. All core actions are performed directly from the hardware surface, without the need to constantly rely on menus or external devices.
The device is designed so the same controls can serve different purposes depending on the task. Banks, sliders, and buttons are not locked to a single workflow and can be adapted to a specific setup, instrument, or working style.
MONOLIT is built for long sessions and scalable projects. It works equally well for simple patterns and complex structures, in the studio and on stage, for precise programming as well as hands-on performance. As you spend time with it, the workflow opens up naturally without forcing changes to how you work.
This manual covers the core concepts and operating principles. The best way to fully understand MONOLIT is to use it in a real setup, experiment with assignments, and develop a workflow that fits your way of making music.
KEY FEATURES.
SLIDER NOTE PLAY
NOTE PROBABILITY
CC AUTOMATION
SLIDER DELAY
ARPEGGIATOR
NOTE SCALE MODE
GAMEPAD TO MIDI
KEYBOARD ZONES
RANDOMISATION
SEQUENCER
QUANTISATION
PRESSETS
MIDI CLOCK
CC LFO
TRANSPOSE
EXTERNAL DEVICE CONTROL
MULTI CC BY ONE SLIDER
CUSTOM SLIDER BANKS
ONLINE CONFIGURATOR
...and more
DETAILS.
ENCLOSURE: the casing and front panel are made entirely from a single piece of aluminum.
SCREEN: multi-bright monochrome display 128x64 with a cozy pixel font
CONTROLS: 8 sliders and 13 buttons providing full control
BANKS: 8 banks with a total of 64 fully customizable sliders and buttons per peset
MEMORY: Save, load, and edit presets, and switch between them with ease
COMPATIBILITY: MONOLIT works with any DAW or hardware device that supports MIDI
CONNECTIVITY: TRS to MIDI, USB-C outputs, as well as USB input to connect external devices
MODES: 4 customizable slider modes and 4 button modes, with more on the way in future updates
WEB-EDITOR: that lets you manage and customize your MONOLIT with ease.
FUNCTIONALITY.
SEQUENCING
Multi track · Variations · Randomization
Monolit OS 2 introduces an expanded multi track sequencing system with up to 8 independent tracks. Each track supports pattern variations and controlled note randomization within a defined scale, allowing sequences to evolve while remaining musically coherent and immediately playable.
PERFORMANCE
Hands on · Realtime · Control
CONTROL
Assign mode · Mapping · Flexibility
A new Performance Mode is designed for hands on interaction in live and studio contexts. It enables fast access to patterns, tracks, and key parameters, making it easier to shape arrangements and transitions in real time without breaking focus.
Assign Mode has been reworked to make MIDI mapping faster and more flexible. Parameters can be reassigned efficiently, helping Monolit adapt quickly to different instruments and setups without deep menu navigation.
SYNC
Clock · Timing · Integration
OS 2 improves MIDI clock handling and external DAW synchronization. Timing stability and interoperability with DAWs and hardware sequencers are refined to support more demanding setups.
WORKFLOW
Structure · Stability · Foundation
Monolit acts as the central control layer for external hardware, connecting synths, drum machines, and other MIDI devices into a single, coherent system. It does not generate sound on its own and is not a DAW or groovebox. Instead, Monolit focuses on controlling, sequencing, and shaping external instruments through hands on interaction and flexible MIDI routing.
The web configurator is used to set up and prepare Monolit for a specific setup. It defines MIDI assignments, tracks, scales, and behavioral logic. Once the configuration is loaded, Monolit operates independently without a computer, allowing full focus on playing and controlling external instruments.