Meadowphysics

Meadowphysics facilitates the exploration of polyrhythms and rule-based sequencing, producing a wide range of emergent patterns. A monome grid is plugged into the front panel of the module, serving as a complete interface. The procedure continues running when the grid is disconnected, facilitating both live performance and precomposed playback of generative systems. As the second module in the grid-based eurorack series, this module highlights the ability to swap the grid between modules rapidly, patching the usb cable much like a 3.5mm cable. this module can be used in conjunction withwhite whale using a single grid gracefully. The foundation of meadowphysics is an incoming clock which can be internal or external. seven additional counters can be cross-assigned with this clock to count down an assignable number of counts, which is the primary interface on the grid. When a counter reaches zero, the corresponding output is triggered on the panel. Given a flexible assignment method, very complicated long-form mutating polyrhythms can be created intuitively. In addition a series of “rules” can be applied at the zero count of each counter. The count length can be reassigned– incremented/decremented, randomized, reset to last value, etc. A counter can have a rule assigned to change another counter’s behavior. In this way long evolving patterns emerge. Very simple falling rhythms can also be accomplished in a very straightforward manner. a standard subdivided counter runs as a default behavior. Configurations are preset-able and savable to flash for later recall and instant resume on power-up.