(1) Create an algorithmic patcher. This patcher will utilize a mathmatic expression or set of expressions to generate a musical phrase from a dynamic input (could be different each time). Research the literature for expression to use in the generation of your material (fractal, geometric, and genetic areas are packed with usable equations). This patcher should include the following:

• include a method of storing MIDI data (sequence, buffer, table, etc.)
• allow the user to initiate the algorithmic process
• utilize a user scalable time element if appropriate
• allow the user to select with a menu the MIDI controller (keyboard, wind controller, dance controller, et al) via "midiinfo"
• allow the user to select with a menu the target MIDI module via "midiinfo"

midiin
midiout
midiinfo
button a.k.a. bang button, or loadbang
slider
number box
message box
comment box
seq, mtr, funbuff, or table
expr and/or vexpr
prob and/or random
stripnote
metro

http://www.arts.ufl.edu/composition/downloads/nelson.pdf
http://www.arts.ufl.edu/composition/downloads/nelson.sit
http://www.arts.ufl.edu/composition/downloads/nelson.zip

• allow a user to send "record," "start," "stop," "read," and "write" sequencer functions from the MIDI controller (keyboard)
• let the performer control the playback tempo of a sequence from the modulation wheel of the MIDI controller (keyboard).
• trigger an algorithmic "sub-patcher" (see part one of this assignment)
• allow the user to select with a menu the MIDI controller (keyboard, wind controller, dance controller, et al) via "midiinfo"
• allow the user to select with a menu the target MIDI module via "midiinfo"

select
midiin
midiout
midiinfo
button a.k.a. bang button, or loadbang
slider
number box
message box
comment box
midiparse
midiformat
pack
unpack
umenu
seq
route and/or select
patcher
metro

Utilize the Clue Menu (found under the WINDOW menu) to identify the objects available in the palette. Remember that you can use print statements, number boxes, buttons, etc. to debug your patcher. These items will help you track the program flow though the patcher.

BONUS: Included "panic" button (all notes off) on the hyper-keyboard assignment above. See Borax, flush, and midiflush objects as keys to possible solutions.

Borax
flush
midiflush