Building of Generative-2023-11-28 Cyber Tuesday

Today, I'm diving back into creating a generative grid, something I haven't done in a while. Let's jump into the key moments of this process:

• Setting Up Bitwig Studio: I start with a fresh project in Bitwig Studio, setting the BPM to 85. I add a polygrid to an instrument track.
• Creating the Drone: The polygrid is in monophonic mode. I begin by crafting a drone sound using a sawtooth wave, adjusting pitches separately for the left and right oscillators. This creates a unique stereo effect.
• Modifying the Sound: I introduce a stereo split, a mid output, and a filter to shape the drone sound. To vary the sound, I use sample and hold in random mode with an LFO, modulating different parameters.
• Adding Stereo Width: By offsetting LFO settings for the left and right sides, I add stereo richness. A chorus with eight voices enhances this effect.
• Creating an Evolving Soundscape: I include various effects like outpass, mod delay, and low pass filtering. The drone is now more dynamic and complex.
• Introducing Additional Elements: I add a wavetable to create overlapping sounds. Using a step modulator, I generate random note sequences within a D sharp minor scale. This adds an intricate layer on top of the drone.
• Enhancing the Soundscape: I experiment with octave shifts, lag for note transitions, and various effects like chorus and reverb. Each element contributes to a richer, more textured sound.
• Building an Arpeggiator: I develop an arpeggiator using sine waves, modulators, and various effects to create a compelling rhythmic pattern that complements the existing sounds.
• Adding Bass and Percussion: I introduce bass elements in the key of D sharp and use white noise for percussion, adding depth and rhythm to the track.
• Final Tweaks: I sequence the drone and other elements to vary their presence over time. A peak limiter at the end ensures balance in the overall mix.
• Conclusion: The generative polygrid patch is complete! It's a dynamic, evolving soundscape that isn't strictly generative but offers a lot of flexibility. I've saved the preset and will include it in the video description for download, compatible with Bitwig Studio 5.1 beta version 7.
• Download the Patch: https://bit.ly/3QRlqyQ