Rhythm Explorer Algorithms

The following is a list of the Rhythm Explorer algorithms and a brief description of what they do.

Algorithm Description
Arpeggiator1 An arpeggiator that takes all the selected notes, splits them and creates single note arpeggiations
Arpeggiator2 An arpeggiator similar to arpeggiator with the exception that it uses chord tones instead of just single notes.
PhraseArpeggiator An sophisticated arpeggiator that creates phrases.
Split and Quantize An algorithm that splits up long notes and then quantizes the notes to a random value (between whole note and 32nd note) or to a randomly selected groove.  
Split Randomly Splits notes.  
TwoThirdSplit Randomly splits notes at triplet times.  
Quantize Randomly   Quantizes to arbitrary value or randomly selected groove.  
Duration Randomly affects the durations of notes.  
Trill Creates a trill effect by splitting notes  
Flam   Creates a flam effect by shifting notes slightly.  
Delete Randomly deletes notes.  
Delete 16ths   Randomly deletes 16th notes.  
Shift Randomly shifts notes.  
Pat 8ths   Creates a random pattern of 8th notes and groove quantizes the selection to the pattern.  
Pat 16ths Creates a random pattern of 16th notes and groove quantizes the selection to the pattern.  
Pat Trips Creates a random pattern of 8th note triplets and groove quantizes the selection to the pattern.  
Pat Swing Creates a random swing pattern and groove quantizes the selection to the pattern.  
Vel Only Pat   Creates random velocity patterns without affecting pitches or rhythms.  
Lead Generator More information here.


Click Apply when satisfied with the new pattern or click Original to revert to the original.

Click the Prefs button to open the Rhythm Explorer Preferences dialog. Use the Arpeggiator pop-up menu to tell Metro how to quantize or split the duration of notes it creates when arpeggiating. You can select more than one choice simply by choosing additional note values. Selected durations will display a checkmark. Use the Pattern Density fields to tell Rhythm Explorer how dense or "busy" a rhythm you want. For example, if you want a percussion track to sound more energetic, you could try values between 80 and 100 percent. If you're after a more sparse feel, try values between 20 and 60 percent. Use the User Pattern field to choose the rhythmic placement of notes in the User Pattern choice in the Algorithms list. For example, if you select a quarter note in the User Pattern field and then choose User Pattern from the Algorithm list, all the notes in the User Pattern algorithm will start on a beat, instead of between beats.

See Also:

Rhythm Explorer

Using the Rhythm Explorer

Rhythm Explorer Algorithms