Description

grainfields turns your 128 grid into a granular synthesizer with 8 voices - each with up to 10 constant streaming grains. Modulate grain parameters (pitch, duration, loop rate, position etc.) of each voice to create a large variety of interesting timbres and textures. Record and loop pattern gestures to create rythmic and melodic sequences.

Getting started

Before launching the grainfields Max for Live device make sure that your grid is connected.

1st step in Ableton is to drop 'grainfields_master.amxd' on an empty track. This device establishes the osc connection with monome (and Lemur on iPad). Show/hide osc settings with the toggle at the bottom of the device. Your monome should auto-detect.

2nd step is to drop 'voice_1.amxd', 'voice_2.amxd', 'voice_3.amxd' (...and so on) on separate audio tracks. When a new voice m4l device is loaded on an audio track in Ableton, the device will automatically activate the corresponding lights on your monome grid. If you only need e.g. 3 voices then load 'voice_1', 'voice_2', and 'voice_3'. You don't need to load all voices.

Video demo: https://vimeo.com/190278719

grainfields is also available as a standalone app for monome - more info on: http://kasperskov.dk/projects_MonomeGrainfields.html

Created by Kasper Fangel Skov 2016