zynMI (for Zynthian), VST3(Windows and Linux) plugins featuring Mutated Instruments, Chaos Engine random generator, and Mutated Sequences rhythm generator. Thanks go out to Mutable Instruments, AirWindows, and Zynthian.
Mutated Instruments is a custom dual-oscillator synthesizer plugin that combines Mutable Instruments Braids and Plaits macro oscillators with a powerful 4x4 modulation matrix, filters, full envelope/LFO control, and several effects. It was created to provide complex modulation routing and sound design capabilities not found in the standalone Braids or Plaits plugins.
- Two Independent Oscillators (Braids and Plaits) with all engines and controls
- Per oscillator effects (Ring Mod, Bit Crusher) and Overdrive
- 4x4 Modulation Matrix: Route or sync any source (OSC A output, OSC B output, ADSR Envelope, LFO, etc...) to any destination with individual depth controls or sync controls.
- Shared Processing:
- 4 filter types
- Full ADSR envelope controls
- LFO with 5 waveforms and tempo sync
- 4 different very powerful global effects (Reverb, Delay, Tape, and Glitch)
This design enables rich, evolving timbres through cross-modulation between oscillators, rhythmic modulation from the LFO, dynamic envelope control over multiple parameters simultaneously, and a million ways to destroy and tweak it all with effects.
- OpenGL-based UI: Modern tabbed interface with background image and audio reactive effects
- Cross-platform: Native Linux, Windows, Mac, and Zynthian
- Real-time Control: Full parameter automation and MIDI learn support
- Complex drones: Two different algorithms with slow LFO modulation
- Rhythmic patches: LFO modulating timbre/color of both oscillators at different rates
- Evolving textures: Envelope modulating multiple parameters creates dynamic, animated sounds
- Cross-modulation: Route OSC A → OSC B pitch for FM-style effects
- Layered synthesis: Blend two different synthesis methods (e.g., analog sawtooth + FM)
- MIDI random generator port of Mutated Instruments Marbles with host tempo sync
- T outputs: 3 channels of random gates (T1, T2, T3 as MIDI notes 60, 61, 62)
- T1: Random slave gate derived from T2 (slave channel 0)
- T2: Master clock with jitter control (the main rhythmic clock)
- T3: Random slave gate derived from T2 (slave channel 1)
- Rate: -48 to +48 semitones (with tempo sync to host BPM)
- Bias: Controls probability distribution between T1 and T3
- Jitter: Clock timing randomness (stable to chaotic)
- Mode: 6 generation modes (Complementary Bernoulli, Clusters, Drums, Independent Bernoulli, Divider, Three States)
- Range: Slow (0.25x), Medium (1x), Fast (4x)
- X/Y outputs: Random CV voltages as MIDI CC (X1, X2, X3 as CC 1-3, Y as CC 4)
- Spread, Bias, Steps controls
- Voltage ranges: ±2V, 0-5V, ±5V
- Control modes: Identical, Bump, Tilt
Mutated Sequences is a DFAM-inspired 8-step MIDI rhythm sequencer with per-step pitch, velocity, probability, and ratcheting. Create complex drum patterns, melodic sequences, and generative rhythms with extensive creative controls. Available for Zynthian with full MIDI output capabilities.
- 8-step sequencer with individual control per step:
- Pitch: MIDI note (0-127)
- Velocity: Note velocity (0-127)
- Probability: Step trigger probability (0-100%)
- Ratchet: Repeat count per step (1-8)
- Global Controls:
- Clock Source: Internal, MIDI Clock, or Host Tempo sync
- BPM: Internal clock tempo (20-300 BPM)
- Clock Division: 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 notes
- Swing: Groove timing (0-100%)
- Gate Length: Note duration as % of step
- Num Steps: Active sequence length (1-8)
- Transpose: Global pitch offset (-24 to +24 semitones)
- Pattern Modes: 10 rhythm formulas/patterns with tweakable parameter
- Velocity Modes:
- Manual (per-step control)
- Accent (emphasize certain beats)
- Ramp Up/Down (dynamic curves)
- Random (generative variation)
- Pitch Modes:
- Manual (per-step control)
- Euclidean (algorithmic distribution)
- Pentatonic/Chromatic scales
- Generative Features:
- Probability: Global gate probability control
- Humanize: Timing variation (0-100%)
- Mutate: Random parameter changes on loop (0-100%)
- Pitch Spread: Range for generative pitch modes
- Drum programming: Create complex rhythm patterns with ratchets and probability
- Melodic sequences: Step-sequenced basslines and melodies with scale quantization
- Generative music: Use probability, humanize, and mutate for evolving patterns
- Live performance: Real-time pattern tweaking with creative controls
- Polyrhythms: Variable step lengths (1-8) create complex metric relationships