The software makes two different beats and two complementary melodies using random number generators and some carefully tuned algorithms for using those random numbers. The melody shaping rules involve applying a low dimensional random fractal effect on very basic seed melodies, producing a type of self-similarity which seems to sound interesting to humans. The beats are created using a variety of custom rule sets, much like my previous work with algorithmic hip-hop in CanOfBeats and my algorithmic drum-and-bass generator, GhostWave.
After that I manually control how loud each of the parts are present in the mix, what effects are being applied to the different parts, and the parameter values of those effects. I use a midi controller to mix it in real time and record it.
Soon I will make the latest version of the Pure Data patches ("GarageAcidLab") available online under a Free Software license.
Enjoy the first tracks!
P.S. Some other music I've released on the net previously is Cryptolect, end-of-millenium style chopped-up breakbeats.
