{"product_id":"tangible-waves-algodrone","title":"Tangible Waves - ALGODRONE","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the world of bytebeat algorithms with ALGODRONE!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-B2jgMYxYU8\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ALGODRONE module is a sound source based on the so-called bytebeat algorithms. These are simple formulas, usually expressed as one line of program code, that spit out a wide variety of interesting tonal to rhythmical patterns, regardless of their simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ALGODRONE module contains a number of these algorithms plus three parameter knobs that change values within the current algorithm. These changes vary from subtle to dramatic, even with small changes, depending on the algorithm and the setting of the other parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome algorithms create sound loops, to use these more flexible the ALGODRONE can work in a kind of \"granular\" mode where a smaller part of the entire loop is repeated and with the POSITION knob you can move through the entire output loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maximize the variability, the parameter and \"granular\" values can be CV controlled too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll in all a real kaleidoscope that will surprise you every time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe title=\"vimeo-player\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/392829975\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCV\u003c\/strong\u003e - Base frequency for the algorithm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGATE\u003c\/strong\u003e - Resets the current algorithm run to the start, this is useful for \"one-shots\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePAR1\u003c\/strong\u003e - CV input for Parameter 1 of the algorithm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePAR2\u003c\/strong\u003e - CV input for Parameter 2 of the algorithm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePAR3\u003c\/strong\u003e - CV input for Parameter 3 of the algorithm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGRAIN SIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e - CV input for Grain Size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePOS\u003c\/strong\u003e - CV input for position of the grain within the loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vspace\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBUS CV\u003c\/strong\u003e - (positioned on the left side) Pitch signal from the MIDI bus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e - Output of the algorithm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCYCLE\u003c\/strong\u003e - trigger output when a cyclic algorithm (loop) has reached its end before repeating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMULT\u003c\/strong\u003e - unbuffered multiple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vspace\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eControls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eALGORITHM\u003c\/strong\u003e knob - selects the current algorithm, 67 factory and 30 user presets are available, the selected algorithm will be displayed in the small display to the right of this knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCOARSE FREQ\u003c\/strong\u003e knob - coarse selection of base frequency. Although a higher frequency often leads to a higher pitched sound, each algorithm reacts differently to this and there can be drastic changes to the behaviour of the sound when the frequency changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFINE FREQ\u003c\/strong\u003e knob - fine control of the base frequency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePAR 1\u003c\/strong\u003e knob - controls the value of parameter 1 of the selected algorithm. Each algorithm uses these parameters differently and not every algorithm uses all three or even any of the parameter. It is up to the user to explore how changes in parameters affect the sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePAR 2\u003c\/strong\u003e knob - value of parameter 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePAR 3\u003c\/strong\u003e knob - value of parameter 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vspace\"\u003eSome of the algorithms produce sound loops which can be \"frozen\" and only a tiny fraction of the loop played at a time. This is called Granular Synthesis and the following three knobs control the \"grain mode\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGRAIN SIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e knob - only a tiny fraction of the complete sound loop the algorithm creates is played. The size knob controls how large the area is. When the knob is turned all the way to the left, then the grain encompasses the complete loop which means grain mode is OFF. Turning the knob gradually to the right increases the area of the grain, starting with a very short loop to a larger one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePOSITION\u003c\/strong\u003e knob - when in grain mode this knob controls where in the complete sound loop the grain is playing. The position starts at the beginning of the loop with the knob all the way to the left and by turning the knob to the right the grain is shifted towards the end of the loop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMOTION\u003c\/strong\u003e - controls the way the grain plays within a frozen loop. Fully to the left, the grain played completely static. Turning to the right until the middle position, an increased triangle LFO modulation is applied to the grain position, adding some liveliness and smooth movement to the sound. When set to the right half of the knob (random) the grain is shifted randomly across the loop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vspace\"\u003eThe ALGODRONE can also produce random algorithms which can be slightly mutated and then stored for later use. The three push buttons at the top are used for this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAVE\u003c\/strong\u003e push button - store the current algorithm in a user location between 68 and 96. When the SAVE button is pressed, the numbers will flash and the ALGORITHM knob can be used to select the target slot number, the current algorithm in that slot will play. Once the desired slot has been found, press SAVE again to store the current random algorithm in that slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRND\u003c\/strong\u003e push button - creates a completely new randomised algorithm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMUTATE\u003c\/strong\u003e - when creating a random algorithm, this changes one item in the random algorithm, like the operator (e.g. \"+\" -\u0026gt; \"*\") or a constant value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tangible Waves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34634839654557,"sku":"","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/5199\/7743\/files\/algodrone.jpg?v=1768681686","url":"https:\/\/www.noisebug.live\/products\/tangible-waves-algodrone","provider":"Noisebug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}