Meridian

Meridian is a MIDI sequencer that integrates Euclidean sequencing with generative controls, enabling the creation of new patterns on the fly and the continuous evolution of existing ones in novel and musical ways.

Set the frequency at which randomizations will occur, specify low and high note limits, and let the process unfold. A velocity randomizer adds a human touch to the outputted notes' velocities.

While there are numerous Euclidean sequencers available, Meridian distinguishes itself not only through its optional generative controls for real-time sequence generation but also by its ability to generate authentic polyrhythms, unlike the Euclidean MIDI device integrated into Live 12's MIDI tools.

With the stock Live 12 Euclidean device, a 5-step pattern will repeat indefinitely until the clip is full, at which point it will resume from the beginning. In contrast, Meridian's four tracks each have their own clock, ensuring that a 5-step sequence will loop as soon as its five steps have finished triggering. Adding a 16-step pattern on another track will allow the polyrhythms to make themselves heard, as the 5-step pattern accents different beats of the 16-step pattern each time it plays. The two patterns will not synchronize again until 80 steps have passed (5 steps x 16 steps).

If this is confusing, I walk you through it in the video. :)

Also, you can store your favourite patterns within the preset matrix or even store an entire set's worth of patterns and switch between them with ease.

I believe this device inspires both creative studio work and live performances. Furthermore, it features nine banks of mappings for the Push, enabling users to operate the device without ever needing to turn to their laptop.

Key Features:

• Manage four tracks, each with its own pattern from the same device.
• Each track comprises settings for note duration, step length, the number of events (notes), pattern rotation, and randomization. Additionally, per track is a hardware-inspired Retrigger button, enabling real-time adjustment of the rhythm or the injection of intriguing stutters, fills, or other rhythmic elements.
• Jam mode facilitates the evolution of each of the four tracks over time. Specify the frequency at which you wish to modify your settings (1/4 note, 1/2 note, bar), and let the process unfold.
• Note Jam mode provides similar functionality, but with the actual note values changing over time. Set a low and high note range, and the note will change at the specified frequency (1/4 note, 1/2 note, bar).
• Per-track velocity randomization adds humanization to your patterns.
• The Preset panel enables the storage of up to 32 patterns for later retrieval, facilitating the saving of favorite rhythms or the playback of a live set of material.
• Global controls allow adjustment of the global subdivision of all four tracks, as well as two additional randomize options to randomize all four tracks' sequence or generative parameters at once.