NW Dots

Generative, Minimalist Sequencer

NW Dots interface

NW Dots is a free, minimalist generative MIDI-sequencing plugin designed to turn simple motion into musical expression.

Instead of using traditional MIDI editors or step sequencers, Dots creates music by moving dots across a set of horizontal lines - each line representing a different note, rhythm layer, or musical "lane".

You're also able to customize the MIDI generation by adjusting sliders for probability, note length, velocity and octave randomization. The entire system syncs, plays and pauses with your DAW transport, so sequences always remain in sync.

There is no full version, Dots ships free, forever.

Installation

  1. Copy & paste NW Circles.vst3 from the ZIP-file to your VST3 folder.
  2. Launch your DAW and rescan VST3 plugins.
  3. Have fun.
UI Design Updates for All Plugins
Tiny, beautiful improvements
May 15, 2026
NW Dots & Drift Now Has New Themes
Change themes by clicking the little dots
Apr 5, 2026
NW Dots is Out
My first plugin, NW Dots, is out
Dec 10, 2025