RapidComposer v4 beta feedback and discussion (locked)

[BluGenes]

Hey, thanks Atilla for this! Works great!

Everyone should re-download the beta, a fix was applied to the VST version were when you click in the host, it updates the VST play position..

[Mykyndryd_]

I've been using the "regeneration on loop" feature and it's another hugely powerful feature (It allows RC to produce generative music):

Just wondering if the phrases can be tagged individually for regeneration rather than the global setting currently (or as well as). This way phrases across multiple tracks could be regenerated.
Anyway, if anyone could have a look at the vid and give some feedback (on the idea of multiple track generation), that'd be great.
Cheers.

[BluGenes]

I always forget about that generator.. You can set the "stream" track to not select by locking or hiding it in the composite view. Those are the buttons on the left, in the track. ("pencil icon, etc.")

The idea of adding a "field" or property to the phrase structure to indicate it can be regenerated is a great idea, but, that could possibly break backwards compatibility too.. but, I am not sure..

I'd love it to also auto save the new phrases to the library browser to, but, maybe set a limit in case you are distracted while it's running to prevent problems..

cool stuff!

[BluGenes]

And forgot, most importantly, there is a setting that "prohibits multiple tracks" from being selected that probably is on by default..

[Mykyndryd_]

And forgot, most importantly, there is a setting that "prohibits multiple tracks" from being selected that probably is on by default..

Thanks Gene. Off to look for that. Cheers.

[BluGenes]

oops.. settings -> Misc -> Editing -

[Mykyndryd_]

oops.. settings -> Misc -> Editing -

My Hero

[BluGenes]

lol

[sj1]

I've been using the "regeneration on loop" feature and it's another hugely powerful feature (It allows RC to produce generative music):

Just wondering if the phrases can be tagged individually for regeneration rather than the global setting currently (or as well as). This way phrases across multiple tracks could be regenerated.
Anyway, if anyone could have a look at the vid and give some feedback (on the idea of multiple track generation), that'd be great.
Cheers.

Good video demonstration Mykyndryd, and good music from RC!

Clearly Regenerative Music is a major, fruitful area for further expansion.

Mutliple arbitrary (across tracks) phrase selection for regeneration (e.g. via a flag on the phrase as the video suggests) is a clear and powerful next step. I'll call this "static regeneration management". Why? To contrast it with ...

"Dynamic regeneration management", which could include things like:

1. Sequential or round-robin regeneration of designated phrases.
2. Random (sparse) regeneration of designated phrases.
3. Periodic regeneration of designated phrases. (i.e. every 2nd loop, every 3rd loop etc.)
4. Alternating regeneration of designated phrases (i.e. set A regen on odd loops, set B regen on even loops)

etc.

The field is wide open.

Personally, I'd love to see RC develop in this direction.

[Mykyndryd_]

^Exactly This^

... and maybe a phrase reharmonize flag so that the regeneration can trigger a change in chords so it doesn't get too samey.

.. and whilst I've got my shopping list open:

- "Learn" function on other generators e.g. Generic etc.
- Manual rhythm "re-hash" so a supplied rhythm can be "anagrammed" as well as rotated (could be a variation like splice but for rhythm or an option on the splice variation).

This would allow a supplied clip to be converted intelligently to a generator and then reworked into something else of quality with less randomization. (I think these would probably need to be posted in Feature requests).

With the recent changes to RC, I feel Atilla has hit the jackpot several times already. I don't know of a more comprehensive suite of compositional aid software than RC!

Cheers. Mike.

[sj1]

With the recent changes to RC, I feel Atilla has hit the jackpot several times already. I don't know of a more comprehensive suite of compositional aid software than RC!

Agreed!

[Cliffscherer]

Is there a settings parameter which globally scales the UI (font, graphical elements)? I personally find RCs UI to be overall too large, other may find it too small. In general proportions seem OK. A global settings parameter which simply scales the size without changing the proportions seems very helpful.

[Wabashprof]

I'm considering switching to the beta version of RC (a little instability is OK with me), but I'm unsure what's been added since the 4.2.2 release. Is it worth doing?

[BluGenes]

Is there a settings parameter which globally scales the UI (font, graphical elements)? I personally find RCs UI to be overall too large, other may find it too small. In general proportions seem OK. A global settings parameter which simply scales the size without changing the proportions seems very helpful.

Setting -> User Interface -> Font

[Cliffscherer]

Is there a settings parameter which globally scales the UI (font, graphical elements)? I personally find RCs UI to be overall too large, other may find it too small. In general proportions seem OK. A global settings parameter which simply scales the size without changing the proportions seems very helpful.

Setting -> User Interface -> Font

Thx, I am aware of this setting.
But it changes the proportions.