When researching improvisation with other performers, we practiced a duo score, using imitation and variation. This is my take at simulating this form of interaction.
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http://www.phyla.info/?p=2729
When running it for the first time, I get an error. When I run it again, it just works, any ideas on that? Also, any ideas how to achieve this with less code are very welcome.
t = Time.now.to_i#Setting the random seed according to the time
use_random_seed t#Results in different music every time
puts rand
use_synth :sine#choosing the sine synth
live_loop :variables do#defining the variables that can be changed during performance
set :variation, 0.25#controls the amount of variation over time: 0 = no variation, 1 = maximum variation
set :individuality, 0.5#individuality 0 results in gradual variation of one sound, maximum individuality of 1 results in two alternating sounds, each varied over time
set :regularity, 0.6#high regularity (1 being the highest) results in less variation of inter-onset durations
set :sprung, rrand(0.8, 1.2)#determining how far a varied pitch may differ from the previous one
set :atk, 0.2#setting the maximum duration of the attack of the sounds
set :rel, 2.5#setting the maximum duration of the release of the sounds
sleep 5
end
#Setting the starting variables
#for two alternative strands of sounds
set :pitch1, rrand(45, 85)#pitch
set :lautst1, rrand(0.1, 1.2)#dynamics
set :einschwing1, rrand(0, get[:atk])#attack
set :ausklang1, rrand(0.1, get[:rel])#release
set :freq1, rrand(30, 130)#low-pass filter
set :wartezeit1, rrand(0.08, 3.8)#inter-onset duration
set :pitch2, rrand(45, 85)
set :lautst2, rrand(0.1, 1.2)
set :einschwing2, rrand(0, get[:atk])
set :ausklang2, rrand(0.1, get[:rel])
set :freq2, rrand(30, 130)
set :wartezeit2, rrand(0.08, 3.8)
set :action, [get[:pitch1], get[:pitch2]].choose#choosing which pitch to use first
set :zeit, [get[:wartezeit1], get[:wartezeit2]].choose#choosing which inter-onset intervall to use first
with_fx :reverb do
live_loop :dialogue do
if rand < get[:variation]#determining wether any variations on sound parameters should occur
if rand < get[:variation]#if so, should the pitch be redifined?
set :pitch1, rrand(45, 85)#if so, a new pitch is set randomly
end
if rand < get[:variation]#the same procedure applies to dynamics...
set :lautst1, rrand(0.1, 1.2)
end
if rand < get[:variation]
set :einschwing1, rrand(0, get[:atk])#...attack...
end
if rand < get[:variation]
set :ausklang1, rrand(0.1, get[:rel])#...release...
end
if rand < get[:variation]
set :freq1, rrand(30, 130)#...and low-pass filter.
end
end
if rand > get[:regularity]#determining wether any variations regarding inter-onset intervall(that is the time between two sounds) should occur
if rand > get[:regularity]#if so, should the first inter-onset intervall...
if one_in(2)
set :wartezeit1, get[:zeit]*get[:sprung]#...be multiplied...
else
set :wartezeit1, get[:zeit]/get[:sprung]#...or be divided?
end
end
if rand > get[:regularity]#if so, should the second inter-onset intervall...
if one_in(2)
set :wartezeit2, get[:zeit]*get[:sprung]#...be multiplied...
else
set :wartezeit2, get[:zeit]/get[:sprung]#...or be divided?
end
end
end
if rand < get[:individuality]#individuality 0 results in gradual variation of one pitch, maximum individuality of 1 results in two alternating pitches
set :action, get[:pitch1]
end
play get[:action], amp: get[:lautst1], attack: get[:einschwing1], release: get[:ausklang1], cutoff: get[:freq1], pan: 0.8#a sound is played
if rand > get[:regularity]#regularity 0 results in constant redefinition of inter-onset intervalls, maximum regularity of 1 in very gradually changing inter-onset intervalls
set :zeit, get[:wartezeit1]
end
sleep get[:zeit]#the inter-onset intervall is applied
if rand < get[:variation]#the above code within the live_loop :dialogue defined the first of two possible strands of sound varied over time
if rand < get[:variation]#what follows from here is a duplicate defining the second strand
set :pitch1, rrand(45, 85)#I suppose there is a more efficient way to code this, any suggestions?
end
if rand < get[:variation]
set :lautst1, rrand(0.1, 1.2)
end
if rand < get[:variation]
set :einschwing1, rrand(0, get[:atk])
end
if rand < get[:variation]
set :ausklang1, rrand(0.1, get[:rel])
end
if rand < get[:variation]
set :freq1, rrand(30, 130)
end
end
if rand > get[:regularity]
if rand > get[:regularity]
if one_in(2)
set :wartezeit1, get[:zeit]*get[:sprung]
else
set :wartezeit1, get[:zeit]/get[:sprung]
end
end
if rand > get[:regularity]
if one_in(2)
set :wartezeit2, get[:zeit]*get[:sprung]
else
set :wartezeit2, get[:zeit]/get[:sprung]
end
end
end
if rand < get[:individuality]
set :action, get[:pitch2]
end
play get[:action], amp: get[:lautst2], attack: get[:einschwing2], release: get[:ausklang2], cutoff: get[:freq2], pan: -0.8
if rand > get[:regularity]
set :zeit, get[:wartezeit2]
end
sleep get[:zeit]
end
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