AudioCipher is an innovative MIDI and audio plugin designed to help musicians, music producers, and composers overcome creative blocks by generating musical ideas from text input. Here’s a detailed overview of what AudioCipher does and its key features:
Core Functionality
AudioCipher converts words or phrases into MIDI melodies and chord progressions. This is achieved through a unique text-to-MIDI process, where each word is translated letter by letter into a core MIDI sequence using a musical cryptogram and substitution cipher based on the selected scale.Key Features
Text-to-MIDI Generation
Users can type in any word or phrase, and AudioCipher will generate a unique melody and chord progression based on the input. This process allows for quick and creative musical ideas without the need for extensive musical composition skills.Customizable Parameters
- Scales and Modes: AudioCipher supports nine musical scales, including Major, Minor, Harmonic Minor, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Locrian, and Chromatic.
- Chord Types: Users can select specific chord types or opt for random chord variations to explore unlimited musical possibilities.
- Rhythm and Tempo: Control note durations and tempo using sliders and the BPM parameter. The plugin also includes options for triplet notes and joining repeating notes for smoother melodic phrasing.
MIDI Vault
Introduced in Version 4.0, the MIDI Vault is a comprehensive file management system that allows users to save, organize, and retrieve their MIDI and associated audio files efficiently. This “musical rolodex” bundles MIDI and audio files into “cards,” each with shared meta tags and musical metadata, making it easier to manage and develop musical ideas over time.Advanced Features
- Chord Inversions: A closed-voicing chord inversion algorithm enhances the musicality of generated chord progressions.
- Note Joining: The ability to merge repeating notes creates smoother voice leading.
- Triplet Subdivisions: Adds flexibility to the rhythm by allowing triplet note durations.
- Playback Controls: Users can preview different words and phrases to find the desired musical output before committing to it.