Generative
Build systems that change over time using probability, mutation, and feedback.
- sample and hold
- Turing-style mutation
- feedback and slow modulation
Generative
Lesson 01: Random And Sample & Hold
Turn free randomness into controlled stepped behavior.
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Theory
Randomness becomes musically useful when it is sampled at meaningful times.
Sample & Hold works like this:
- a random source is available continuously
- a clock decides when to capture a value
- the held value remains stable until the next capture
Core Patch
Random -> Sample & Hold -> Quantizer -> Voice pitch
Clock -> Sample & Hold triggerWhy It Matters
This creates:
- new notes at controlled times
- stable values between events
- easy interaction with scales
Practice
Try:
- slow clock for sparse note changes
- fast clock for active patterns
- different scales in the quantizer
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The first system diagram connects the modular engine, DAW layer, and visual output layer.