Evolving algorithmic percussion sequencer for unfolding tabla like patterns

whitelobster's icon

Does anyone know of an evolving drum sequencing patch or Ableton device that can improvise complex midi percussion sequences that evolve and unfold like tabla patterns? Looking for a way to use this with Ableton via midi or internally

Max Gardener's icon

That's precisely the kind of work where anyone who knows Max "rolls their own" or sells what they produce. There are certainly people who are influenced by the system of tala in their own artistic practice (Mark Fell's generative work comes to mind here), but just mentioning something like "tabla patterns" is a little vague. In terms of stull that'll cost you, the WaveDNA folks definitely pay attention to things like this. Perhaps a more nuanced/focused description of what you're specifically interested in would get you better results

whitelobster's icon

Thanks for the quick reply

looking for something that can be played live like a percussion sequencer instrument on a touch screen or linked to a touch controller and the properties of the sequence effectively morphed via xy pad or something similar

to be more specific about what I mean by evolving/unfolding-obviously the tools used to make this are home grown, but I’d imagine other similar tools have since been built
https://youtu.be/1qkMYxt4XYs

Max Gardener's icon

I expect you're more roundly in "roll your own" territory now....