Parameter and patch generator

If possible, add a Generator page to each parameter where users can dial in a percentage of randomness before committing, or in real time.

Or, a Generator page in the menu settings with options to include/exclude certain parameters. Or offer a selection of generator "presets" that contain a collection of selected parameters that create interesting musical changes similar to Polyend Play's randomizer.

Or "nudge current patch" that makes subtle changes to existing parameter settings similar to Hydrasynth's randomizer.

Just spitballing.

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Chris Brown

Aug 16

What is it you want to achieve by these options? Is it to achieve subtle variations on a sequence you like or to get a brand new sequence idea?

I'm not saying your suggestions aren't possible or good ideas but understanding the problem you want to solve is key to creating something that solves the problem and fits ARP's design philosophy.

Chreeb

Aug 16

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keeping in mind that there is no such thing as random, my idea would include options for both of the scenarios you mentioned. It would be a flexible generator capable of subtle variations to selected parameters to expand on existing ideas or wild parameter changes to try something completely new.

The problem I want to solve is writers block in the form of all parameters aside from the chords and notes themselves.

Don't get me wrong I love exploring and finding things over time, but sometimes it would be nice to quickly change things up with a button press or two.

Chris Brown

Aug 16

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Both "Patch Reset" and "Patch Suggest" are on the roadmap for future firmware updates. Probably for the next but one update. I, of course, don't want the latter feature to be a random patch generator, so I love your idea that you could evolve an existing patch. This could be by a percentage or specific number of values. It's hard to "know" what would sound musically good. ARP isn't an AI, it's just a UI on a matrix of options, but there are avenues to explore here. As and when I get to this feature I'll reach out for your opinion, via the forum. Watch this space. :) Thanks for the suggestions, please keep them coming.