Anywho, there does seem to be some interesting fun in the nerdiest way.
Here is my approach to exploring the random algorithm and trying to understand what is going on:
1. Randomize algorithm
2. Decipher algorithm using the encyclopedia...er, manual
3. Play long and short sounds through plugin to hear algorithm in action
4. Change parameters for Length and Room Size
5. Change Complexity value
6. Explore other parameters
7. Add modulation
8. Laugh and shake my head a lot
I do this all using a single Late Reflection module/ tab.
I'm learning a lot through repetition, but there is still miles to go!
Here is an algo that I randomized into existence that could be interesting for other explorers looking for something not necessarily reverb-y:
cni[p[#b[x]];freqshift;d]
Comb filtering in a couple different paths that are then frequency shifted and delayed?
Anyway....at default length of 2 seconds, complexity of 8 and size of 50%, we get an interesting rising of notes from a single snare hit.
NOTE: If you raise the values, change the complexity LAST for this algorithm and be certain to have the safety Limiter on. Become intimate with the location of the PANIC button, the BYPASS and your volume fader!
At values over 16 on the complexity there is some crazy feedback/ delay / volume spike looping going on that will blow your headphones, eardrums and speakers!! Even with the Limiter on and without triggering using a sound, so be careful...but if you don't want to be careful, keep your mouse on the Complexity knob and change the value to below 16 when you begin to fear for your speakers (about 1/2 second was as brave as I could get). I really want to harvest that sound though...and control it...so very digital.
I began this post as an attempt to get people to share interesting algorithms and approaches and I think that I may have overdone it. Oh well, there's one for the experimenters!
