Directory of Fractal and Generative Resources

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This category is for sites about software that "automatically" generates "music" from any combination of the following: pseudo-random number sequences, user-defined number sequences, mathematical functions, fractal images, or simple transformational schemes.

Resources in This Category

• Algorithmic Arts

  http://www.algoart.com/
  Software for creating algorithmic MIDI music and graphics from Fractals, DNA, EEGs, EKGs, and other data.

• Algorithmic Composition

  http://www.cim.mcgill.ca/~clark/nordmodularbook/nm_algorithmic.html
  A detailed description by Prof. James Clark of algorithmic techniques using the Nord Modular synthesizer. Includes examples based on chaotic attractors and fractal geometry.

• Algorithmic.net

  http://www.algorithmic.net/
  This site provides a comprehensive research resource for computer aided algorithmic music composition.

• ArtSong

  http://www.artsong.org/
  Combines algorithmic composition techniques with computer-aided composition capabilities. (Commercial software for PC)

• Aural

  http://www.auralfractals.net/
  Windows software that generates MIDI files based on fractal-related algorithms.

• Automatous Monk

  http://www.automatous-monk.com/
  Uses cellular automata to generate musical pieces. Java programming by Paul Reiners.

• CApieces

  http://ca-pieces.sourceforge.net/index.html
  Win32 program for generating real-time cellular automata music. Performed by a MIDI ensemble of bass, cello, and two wind.

• CodeSounding

  http://www.codesounding.org/indexeng.html
  Free library for automatic music generation from source code structures. Assigns notes and instruments to if, break, block, statements.

• Fractal Composer

  https://github.com/myronmarston/fractal_composer
  A library of Java classes by Myron Marston for generating self-similar music.

• Fractal Music Composer

  http://gingerbooth.com/courseware/fracmusic.html
  Online tool for generating compositions based on motivic scaling. Java programming by Ginger Booth.

• Fractal Tune Smithy

  http://robertinventor.com/software/tunesmithy/music.htm
  A versatile algorithmic composer that can generate music with self-similar structure.

• FractMus

  http://www.gustavodiazjerez.com/?cat=14
  Generates notes using twelve algorithms from number theory, chaotic dynamics, fractals and cellular automata. Freeware by Gustavo Diaz-Jerez.

• Intermorphic: Noatikl

  https://intermorphic.com/noatikl/
  A MIDI-based, generative/stochastic compositional tool. (Commercial software for Mac & PC).

• Kakophone

  http://www.kakophone.com/EN/kakoPhoneMain.php
  Online music generator based on an unrevealed algorithm. Can be used to generate ringtones.

• MusiNum

  http://reglos.de/musinum/
  Generates compositions based on user-defined variations of the Thue-Morse sequence. Freeware by Lars Kindermann.

• Nodal - Generative Music Software

  http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~cema/nodal/
  Network-based software by Jon McCormack.

• QuasiFractal Composer

  http://paulwhalley.tripod.com/
  Algorithmic composer that can generate self-similar structure in polyphonic MIDI music. Freeware by Paul Whalley.

• Variations: Algorithmic Composition for Acoustic Instruments

  http://www.ece.umd.edu/~blj/algorithmic_composition/
  Describes Occam and Nebula, two composition programs by Bruce Jacob that are based on genetic algorithms. Features downloadable recordings and several academic papers.

• Virtual Music Composer

  http://www.virtualmusiccomposer.com/
  An app for algorithmic composition.

• WolframTones

  http://tones.wolfram.com/
  Generates many styles of music using a one-dimensional cellular automaton. A simple interface allow the user to control various parameters.

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