StyleMachine

StyleMachine is a Max4Live device that allows for the generation of a new compositions in a specific style. Rather than relying upon a given set of templates or pre-composed tracks that will force users to always begin with the same music, StyleMachine uses machine learning algorithms to learn from a corpus and generate new music in the same style. Because StyleMachine  generates MIDI clips, it allows users to alter any part of the generation to suit their needs. Furthermore, it is possible to interact with the system to quickly generate a new parts, or entirely new tracks.

This version initially comes with four style corpora from two main styles – Breakbeat and House – divided by year, containing models representative of many tracks from each era: Early Breakbeat (2001-2006), Late BreakBeat (2007-2012), Early House Music (1989-2000), Late House Music (2001-2012).

StyleMachine offers a new functionality that allows users to compose more efficiently, and focus upon production and mixing, while allowing advanced users to explore and alter the generated material in ways to which they are already accustomed.

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