Intermorphic has announced the release of Mixtikl 4.0, the generative music lab & modular synth for the desktop and iOS.
It brings drill-down parameter editing of core Noatikl parameters, allowing you to customise all included generative content. Messing with patterns and pattern randomisation can be a lot of fun for generating new riff ideas and arps. The Noatikl parameter editor is primarily aimed mainly at Noatikl users who are familiar with Noatikl for PC/Mac, which is also recommended for constructing pieces from scratch. That said, if you are into experimenting and you don’t know Noatikl, there is a still a ton to mess with!
Changes in Mixtikl 4.0
New: Integrated drill-down Noatikl parameter editor for generative content customisation:
All of the core Noatikl parameters are available for real-time editing.
All changes saved when you save the mix, which can be tweeted.
Pattern editing with text editing of sub-patterns and randomisation options.
Import Noatikl files (created with Noatikl desktop, available separately) from the clipboard.
Save Noatikl files to User Content folder.
New Noatikl Seed pak, containing simple Noatikl voice type definitions.
Improved: Now much easier export of mixtikls for tweeting.
Improved: Simplified behaviour of the More menu.
Improved: On first load-up for most variants, auto-load and auto-start a demo mix.
Improved: Look of list items and FX network editor.
Improved: Added Clear Cell item to the Clear menu.
Bug fixes and general improvements.
See also the 4.0.0.3 release details on Mixtikl forum.
Mixtikl 4.0 is available to purchase for the desktop for $24.95 USD; the iOS version is $7.99 USD. The update is free for licenced owners of Mixtikl 2.x/3.x.
Sineqube has released version 1.1 of Petri, a generative sample player & drum machine for Mac.
Petri is a sample player that generates its own sequences and selects up to eight random samples from a folder of your choosing. It was designed to create glitchy, IDM-inspired drum patterns very quickly.
Changes in Petri v1.1
MIDI clock sync with external hardware and software.
Percussa has introduced a new software for its AudioCubes MIDI controller hardware.
In this short demo video, Percussa AudioCubes is used to automatically generate multiple piano melodies, using the new generative music software created for the AudioCubes by Percussa. Keep an eye on this blog for the official release of the software.
Intermorphic has released version 1.8.0.6 of generative music software Noatikl and song, music & rap lyrics generator Liptikl to version 1.1.2.0.
Changes in Noatikl v1.8.0.6
Added (often-requested) per-file multi-level Undo/Redo for parameter edits. Certain actions clear the file’s undo/redo buffer, e.g. object add/delete/rename.
Added new Articulation parameter group (see online User Guide for further details). Noatikl notes always used to be played “Legato” – this allows you to play them staccato. Parameters:
Articulation (min).
Articulation range.
Articulation variation (min).
Articulation variation range.
Mac: Fixed problem with auto-loading via Finder file double-click.
Changes in Liptikl v1.1.2.0
Mac: Fixed problem with auto-loading via Finder file double-click.
Noatikl and Liptikl are available to purchase for Windows and Mac for $99.99 USD and $24.99 USD respectively.
Bill Davies has released an alpha version of ToneCarver Nova 3, a generative sequencer inspired by Otomata (by Batuhan Bozkurt) that uses cellular automata to generate emergent sequences of midi notes.
The idea is that a set of rovers move through a matrix of cells until they encounter a wall, another rover, or an obstacle. When a rover encounters a wall, it emits a midi note corresponding to the row and column, then reverses direction. When a rover encounters another rover, both rovers are rotated clockwise. When a rover encounters an obstacle, the effects of the obstacle are applied to the rover which could alter its position, its direction, both, or neither depending on the type of obstacle.
Nova 3 is available as a free download for Windows (VST).
Intermorphic has released Mixtikl 3, a generative music application for the desktop and iOS.
Mixtikl is an app that lets you uniquely combine, tweak, perform & play up to 12 tracks of any combination of top quality generative music & audio or MIDI loops together with live FX.
Changes in Mixtikl 3
Inline “live” synth editing allowing total customisation of Partikl synth sounds and FX.
Inline “live” Noatikl scale and harmony rule customisation at content cell and global mix level.
Includes 4 new unlocked Tiklpaks and 4 earlier purchasable Tiklpaks (meaning over 380 parts are now included).
Content cell root and pitch offset controls as well as content cell FX.
Control-rate LFO now includes tempo-sync option and random level bouncing option (cool with filters!).
Copying of zip paks into Mixtikl via App File Sharing now included.
Improved: Better looking, easier to use, much more responsive UI and simply better sounding.
Improved: Knob/slider control behaviour.
Improved: All mixes now saved to User_Content folder for easier synching with desktop (older mixes also moved there).
Improved: Increased mix/mic recordings limit to 1000 bars.
Improved: File format update means tweeted mixtikls can now include full synth & fx customisations.
Improved: Synth / fx network editor now has colour-coded units, connecting cables & context-sensitive gadgets.
Improved: Partikl file loaded into Mixtikl from e.g. clipboard, plays back automatically in Mixtikl mixer.
Fixed: Many, many general usability & performance improvements and bug fixes.
Mixtikl 3 is available to purchase for $4.99 USD (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch) / $24.95 USD (browser/VST/AU plugins).
Send an Email or use social networks Twitter, or Facebook. Listen to some tunes at SoundCloud, or subscribe to the RSS feed to get all the lastest news in your news reader.
