Pachinko

(Windows only, for now)

This plugin works like a pachinko machine. Each MIDI note you play generates a ball that falls through a field of obstacles. When a ball hits an obstacle, the plugin sends a MIDI note corresponding to the ball's pitch.

The velocity of the MIDI note is influenced by the speed of the ball at the moment of impact, adding a dynamic and expressive layer to the output.

Check the MIDI conf.

Parameters:

• note length: Duration of the ball's existence in the world (in seconds).
• MIDI length: Duration of each generated MIDI note.
• seed: Seed value for generating the obstacle layout.
• bounce: Bounciness of the balls; controls how much they rebound after collisions.
• gravity: Gravitational force applied to the balls.
• populate: Percentage of obstacles present in the world; higher values create more complex paths.

Tested in Ableton Live 11, FL Studio 2024, and Bitwig Studio.

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