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"Kaleidoscope is a compact 4 track digital multitimbral synthesizer for creating generative music
Waiting List and Manual: http://vadjuse.ru/kaleidoscope_en"
Playlist:
1. Introducing KALEIDOSCOPE
2. KALEIDOSCOPE. 10 Features of Control System and Generative Sequencer
00:00 Intro3. KALEIDOSCOPE. 10 Фишек Системы Управления и Генеративного Секвенсора [same as 2 but in Russian]
01:08 Control
02:31 Octave Values
04:03 Cyclic Envelopes
07:16 Rhythmical Octaves
08:58 Pattern-Mask
13:31 Modulation Sources
17:28 MIDI Modulators
18:51 Assignable Keytracking
21:25 Flexibility of Modulators
24:38 Modulation Envelope Quantization
28:36 Outro
Kaleidoscope has 4 tracks, each with its own timbre. You can assemble a whole ensemble: drums, bass, leads, strings, percussion, drones, noises and others...
If you place the same timbres on all tracks, you will get a classic polyphonic synthesizer.
Use the methods:
subtractive synthesis
additive synthesis
synthesis of physical modeling
FM synthesis
Kaleidoscope has on each track:
complex oscillator for creating multiple waveforms
wavefolder
hardsync
filter with resonance
combo filter for creating echoes and resonances
overload
FM mixer router
audio mixer router
Generative Sequencer
Kaleidoscope has a built-in generative sequencer for creating rhythmic and parametric patterns.
It is based on functional methods for creating control signals and triggers.
Such a sequencer works as an add-on to the control system and does not conflict with external sequencers.
The generative sequencer can be used to create rhythmic patterns and parametric arpeggios.
Modulation matrix
Each envelope generates a trigger at the end of its attack-decay cycle . This trigger can be passed to any other envelope to trigger it.
If the envelope triggers itself, it becomes something like a low-frequency oscillator (LFO).
If the envelope trigger exchange is disabled, it operates in normal ADSR mode.
Modulation matrix
Almost all synthesizers on the market have a two-dimensional modulation matrix.
You select only one parameter for the modulator (envelope or LFO) from several available track parameters.
Kaleidoscope has a three-dimensional modulation matrix .
You select not only the parameter for the modulator, but also the track on which this parameter is located.
You can combine modulators in any way you like.
Assign multiple modulators to one parameter.
Modulate the envelope duration or pattern.
Create feedback loops. Negative feedback loops stabilize behavior. Positive feedback loops, on the contrary, destabilize it and turn it into chaos.
In Kaleidoscope you modulate not only the timbral parameters, but also the dynamics of this modulation. This opens up a new dimension of sound exploration.
Similar possibilities can be found in the world of modulars, but not in the world of standalone synthesizers.
See http://vadjuse.ru/kaleidoscope_en for additional details in Russian, or Google translated to English here.
Note the ability to enable and disable the multiple envelop stages.
