Description

This device is included in the free Ableton Pack MIDI Tools by Philip Meyer. Download the pack at ableton.com/packs.

Polyrhythm is a multitrack algorithmic sequencer for generating a quick beat or melody. I really like using it with a drum rack to get a beat started. The length of each pattern can be set independently, which makes the rhythms it generates feel a lot less boring and loop-y.

There are two pattern algorithms: a classic Euclidean, and Omni, which allows you to generate literally any gate pattern up to 16 steps in length with just three controls.

Finally, this device has a clever way to allow you to toggle between polymetric and polyrhythmic rhythms. If you want to learn more about what the difference between those is, check out this video I made: https://studio.youtube.com/video/RfogBGCYYLo/edit