Welcome to the world of unpredictable melodies and unique soundscapes! Introducing entropy from developer de la Mancha – a synthesizer that goes beyond traditional sound creation, offering powerful tools for generating random, yet controlled, musical ideas. This isn’t just another VST instrument; it’s a source of inspiration, capable of surprising you at every step of your creative process.
Subtractive Synthesis with a Twist
At its core, entropy is based on classic three-oscillator subtractive synthesis, but its true power is revealed through intelligent pitch randomization features. Forget about the routine of programming each note – let entropy offer you fresh, unexpected melodic phrases and textures.
The Magic of Pitch Randomization
The main feature of entropy is its ability to dynamically change the pitch of notes, creating unique patterns. This process doesn’t happen chaotically, but under your control thanks to a number of parameters:
- Oscillator frequency change: Each oscillator can change its pitch randomly, synchronized with the tempo of your project.
- Range adjustment: Define the maximum limit to which the pitch can shift (+/- value).
- Random “blips”: Add short, random pitch jumps at unpredictable moments.
- Quantization: The ability to quantize both the main pitch change and “blips” to the nearest semitone or other specified interval, allowing for harmony to be maintained.
- “Blip” probability: Control how often random pitch jumps will occur.
- “Blip” settings: Set the maximum change range and duration of “blips” (in seconds).
Generation and Control
To prevent your randomization experiments from turning into complete chaos, entropy provides powerful control tools:
- Seeds: The entire randomization process can be “seeded” using a master seed. This allows you to reproduce a specific, interesting random pattern later or use it as a basis for variations.
- Randomization loop: Loop the randomized pattern over a period of 1 to 32 bars.
- Independent seeds: Each randomized parameter (pitch change, pitch “blips”, flanger “blips”) has its own seed, which is generated based on the master seed, providing variety but allowing you to “freeze” the result.
Sound Shaping and Processing
In addition to the unique randomization capabilities, entropy offers classic tools for sculpting your sound:
- Filter: Route one, several, or all oscillators through a state variable filter for dynamic timbre changes.
- Flanger: Route the oscillators and/or filter output through the built-in flanger to add movement and space.
- Flanger rate randomization: Add random changes to the flanger speed for even more unpredictable effects.
Classic Synthesizer Functions
Entropy is also equipped with standard, but important, features:
- Detuning: Fine-tune the pitch of the oscillators in octaves, semitones, and cents to create rich, “fat” sounds or simulate analog instability.
- ADSR volume envelope: Standard Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release envelope for controlling dynamics.
- Mono/Poly mode: Switch between monophonic (with portamento) and polyphonic modes.
- Portamento: Adjustable speed of smooth transition between notes in monophonic mode.
Why you should try entropy?
If you’re looking for fresh melodic ideas, experimenting with sound design, or just want to add an element of unpredictability and generativity to your music, entropy is the instrument for you. It’s ideal for creating ambient textures, unusual arpeggios, lead parts with a “live” character, and many other unique sounds that are difficult to achieve with traditional methods. Just download it, choose a few randomization parameters, press a note, and listen to where the musical flow takes you!
Compatibility
The entropy plugin is available in VST format for Windows (Win32) operating systems.
Discover the power of controlled randomness with entropy and make your music truly unique!
