Rast Sound has announced the release of an update to its melody and progression engine for Windows and Mac. An advanced evolution, Motif 2 offers unparalleled control over unique melodies and compositions.

With new features like Beat Follow, Geometric Shapes, Instant Regenerate and Chord Mode, plus smart presets that alter the core algorithm, the plugin unlocks endless creative possibilities for crafting intricate melodies and progressions.

Changes in Motif 2

  • Chord mode: A new addition that allows you to generate full chords instead of single-note melodies.
  • Beat follow: Insert loops to inspire the rhythmic structure of your generated melody, controlling how much influence the loop has.
  • Geometric shapes: Use shape-based controls to structure your melodies, creating new and innovative contours.
  • Progression presets: A quick way to experiment with different harmonic structures, now enhanced with the addition of Chord Mode.
  • Generative Presets: Presets trigger unique behaviors in the algorithm, allowing for different styles of melodic generation.
  • Preset management: Easily load, save, and manage presets, which function as templates that adjust core generative logic for different outcomes.
  • Undo function: Quickly revert to previous states with Cmd + Z (Mac) or Control + Z (Windows) if you make a mistake or dislike a change.
  • Always visible note screen: The note screen remains visible at all times, offering real-time feedback on the generated melodies and allowing macro control adjustments for high-level tweaks.
  • Swing: Apply swing to your melodies to create rhythmic variation and humamize the timing of your notes.
  • FX panel: The new FX panel lets you add built-in delay and reverb effects to enhance the sound of each layer.
  • New sound presets for layers and more.

Regularly priced 149 EUR, Motif 2 for Windows and Mac (VST3, AU and AAX) is on sale for the intro price of 99 EUR until November 19th, 2024. Owners of version 1.x of Motif can upgrade for 49 EUR.

The plugin is also part of the Plugins Collection 3, which contains all 9 plugins by Rast Sound. The bundle is on sale for 249 EUR.

More information: Rast Sound