This Tool generates new, monophonic sequences based on the likelihood of each transition (or chain of transitions) in a monophonic sequence from the MIDI input, Continuum, Wacom Pen (eraser end), or previously recorded text file.
On the first page, decide how long the
TrainingSequence should be (
MemoryLength), how long each algorithmically-generated sequence should be (
SequenceLength), and how long a pause there should be between algorithmically generated sequences (
BeatsBetweenPhrases).
BeatsBetweenModels controls how often a new model should be created (since the
TrainingSequence is continuously changing).
Set the tempo and the number of subdivisions and, if you'd like to hear the metronome, press
Metronome. You can also practice for a while before you start the training.
When ready to start the training, click the
Train button. Or, if you prefer to initialize the
TrainingSequence from a previously saved text file, click
Read instead. (To start with, try reading the file called pentatonic.txt)
On the training page, you can begin playing a monophonic sequence. Once you have at least
SequenceLength events in the
TrainingSequence, the Tool will generate and play a sequence of
SequenceLength (or fewer) note events, separated by pauses of
BeatsBetweenPhrases. Continue playing along with the generated sequence (and/or during the pauses). When
TrainingSequenceLength matches
MemoryLength, new input will be added and the oldest inputs will be "forgotten". Click Read to read a previously recorded sequence into the
TrainingSequence. Click Save to save the last sequence played.
Every
BeatsBetweenModels, the Tool creates a new
MarkovModel based on the new state of the
TrainingSequence. If you change the
chainLength,
DivisionsOfBeat, or
pitchGrid, a new
MarkovModel is created right away.
The Tool uses the likelihoods of transitions of length chainLength in your training sequence as the likelihoods for generating new, random sequences.
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CarlaScaletti - 08 Mar 2007
Thankyou Carla, very very cool sequencing tool - you know I love sequencers, this tool is very inspiring ... Any chance we could get this within a sound, as an alternative/add-on to the
AnalogSequencer? sound?
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CristianVogel - 08 Apr 2007
