AUXTURE - Unique exploratory sampler + sequencer
Platform: Standalone Mac and PC + Ableton M4L.
For more information visit: http://www.audiobulb.com/AUXTURE.htm
AUXTURE is a unique exploratory sampler and sequencer (AUX-Seq) which enables the user to manipulate and record single samples or entire folders of samples through gesture, randomness and modulation. Unexpected results are achieved via the audio exploration of single samples or entire folders through gestures, randomness and modulation. The software comes bundled with a 'Slices' folder containing 115 free to use samples.
AUXTURE processes your loaded samples across a myriad of random parameters. The results open up a unique portrayal of your sound.
When AUXTURE receives a note, it applies an exploratory set of processes resulting in unique outputs based on unexpected outcomes or happy accidents applied to your sample set.
It chooses a random sample from its memory according to a freely settable probability. It then plays it back with a rate proportional to the pitch.
Some parameters related to sample playback are directly settable, such as loop mode, pitch shift and detunes, while others are based on chance, such as choosing another sample or reverse playback.
A random delay of a few milliseconds allows a rapid and unpredictable timbre variation, while frequency and ring modulations alter the sample more heavily. For a subsequent smoothing of the sound and to ensure complete processing there are digital distortion, delay, a weird reverb and two second order filters.
Features: Multi-effect software module featuring:
▪ ADSR Envelope
▪ Timbric Delay
▪ Frequency Modulation
▪ Ring Modulation
▪ Redux Distortion
▪ Stereo Delay
▪ Weird reverb
▪ 2 x Second Order Filters with cut-off, resonance and gain controls
▪ Bandpass, Notch and Shelf Filters.
The default playback mode is looping the sample during sustain phase, it's possible disabling this behaviour. It's also possible to set a sample change and reverse playback probabilities.
For more information, videos, manual and sound demos visit: http://www.audiobulb.com/AUXTURE.htm
Reviewed By Jochen Edmund [all]
March 31st, 2021
Version reviewed: 1.2 on Mac
Ace business from Audio Bulb for anyone looking to quickly explore a range of timbral possibilities with any sound palette you may be working with, randomly generate and capture odd squiggles and glitches from sample sets of your own design, and use in performances a la Curtis Roads' Emission Control and such like. And more! It slices and dices according to your specifications, unpredictably, when the butcher loses control. A very useful tool outside the DAW that can also be run as M4L in Ableton.
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