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Generating rhythms is a problem that has been solved by arpeggiators, step sequencers, analog modular rigs and more sophisticated tools like KARMA. You don't ne
by romaniv 9y ago
Generating rhythms is a problem that has been solved by arpeggiators, step sequencers, analog modular rigs and more sophisticated tools like KARMA. You don't need machine learning for it.
- dontreact 9y agoThis is a greatly oversimplified view of rhythm. There are many rhythms and grooves that do not lock in with "the grid". These tools will most likely not produce a natural pattern of velocity that sounds appropriate for the generated rhythm. Step sequencers are a tool for inputting rhythm, not for generating it. Arpeggiators typically have a consistent rhythm (hitting on every one of some subdivision).
- romaniv 9y agoModern step sequencers (for example, Elektron boxes) are way more than just a grid. They have microtiming, parametrized triggers, parameter sliding, probabilistic and conditional triggers, and are capable of running multiple patterns of varying lengths that reset at different rates.
- sporkologist 9y agoOk then tell me how to generate a drum part 30% of the way from Buddy Rich to Neil Peart.