Polyrhythm MIDI Generator
This device is included in the free Ableton Pack MIDI Tools ...
- Type
- MIDI Generator
- Author
- ntrm
- Version
- 1.1
- License
- Commercial
- Live version
- 12.1.0
- Max version
- 8.6.4
- Downloads
- 0
- Updated
- 2024-10-09
Polyrhythm MIDI Generator is a MIDI Generator for Ableton Live by ntrm, distributed as a commercial (paid) device. It targets Live 12.1.0 and Max 8.6.4. First published 2024-03-05, last updated 2024-10-09.
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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