Week 1 Creative Computing - Bidule experimentation

I tried to experiment with a few different modules to create a sound work. After experimenting with the step sequencers, I decided to focus on the 'stochastic midi note list' as the source for most of my midi data. In this object based environment where the emphasis is on creative routing and processes, I think it makes sense to leave the source notes to chance (to some degree) rather than using copious amount of sequencer objects.

Beat

• Separate stochastic note list for each drum
• Different settings for each drum
• Used a transposer to change note from A to desired note

Toned backing sounds

• Various synths fed by a sequencer or stochastics

FFT

• Some sounds were created from FFT data created by analysing audio from a synth controlled by both stochastic note list and live midi input
• FFT data resynthesized after processing
• FFT data is converted to midi and triggers synths (claw and waveshaped drum)
• The midi data is then looped back to the synth that feeds the FFT analysis to create an interesting data loop.
• During the audio example performance I played some MIDI data live.

Occasional FX used eg reverb, delay, stereo spread reduction

If only I'd experimented a bit more first because now I've just discovered the wonders of parameter linking and the xy pad.

Bidule File

Audio Demo