NGEN – Algorithmic MIDI Workstation
Price: U$599 + Shipping
Availability: Out of Stock (next batch planned for Q2 2024)
Online User Manual: http://ngen.spektroaudio.com/
Description
NGEN is a unique 16-track MIDI sequencer design in São Paulo / Brazil that lets you combine multiple algorithmic / generative generators and MIDI FXs to sequence multiple hardware or software MIDI instruments.
It offers a completely new way of creating and performing music by abstracting the composition process. Instead of writing sequences from scratch, NGEN lets you quickly generate a new sequence for your drums, basslines, melodies, and chord progressions with a push of a button.
NGEN includes classic Spektro Audio generators (ACDGEN and Polyform), completely new algorithmic generators (Drumgen, Samba, Arper, MARP, Pop, Turing, Shuffler), and practical generators (Input Sequencer, MIDI Player, Thru).
Each generator features an unique algorithm that combines different composition techniques with randomness so each generated sequence is unique.
After generating a sequence, you can tweak it in real time using the parameters available for each of the generators. Take things even further by applying MIDI FXs such as Chord or Glitch to your sequences.
All tracks in NGEN follow the same key and scale so it’s easier to get multiple sequences that work well with each other.
Quickly save and restore your creations using patterns and projects stored in the microSD card.
NGEN's design is primarily focused on live performance so it features a 1.3" OLED screen, a minimalistic and easy to read interface, mechanical switches (Gateron Green), shortcuts for accessing different features, per track Program Change selector and auto-variation, extensive MIDI CC implementation, and a Performance mode for controlling up to 4 parameters at the same time.
NGEN also includes a variety of tools to let you explore this world of algorithmic sequencing such as assignable CV outputs, a built-in MIDI monitor, different clock generators, and much more.
Videos
Generators
ARPER
Algorithmic arpeggiator with real time controls.
INPUT SEQ
Record incoming MIDI notes into a step sequencer then adjust transposition, density, and direction in real time.
POLYFORM
MIDI processor that generated polyphonic responses based on incoming monophonic sequences.
SHUFFLER
Sequence and rearrange sliced loops (in a software or hardware sampler).
ACDGEN
Design to generate basslines and melodies using 8 different algorithms.
MARP
Unique and experimental polyrhythmic arpeggiator.
POP
Generate chord progressions and control how they're played.
THRU
Modify sequences coming from other tracks or an external MIDI generator.
DRUMGEN
Generate drum patterns based on 3D probability templates based on different genres.
MIDI PLAYER
Playback .mid files stored in the microSD card (1 track, up to 128 events).
SAMBA
Percussive generator based on a 4-part euclidean sequencer.
TURING
Generative generator based on a lockable 16-bit shift register (inspired by Music Thing's Turing Machine).
Features
General
16 Tracks
13 Generators: ACDGEN, Arper, Drumgen, Input Sequencer, MARP, MIDI Player, NSL Engine, Polyform, POP, Samba, Shuffler, Thru, and Turing.
10 MIDI FXs: Accent, Chord, Echoes, Glitch, Humanizer, Modulator, ProgSeq (Program Sequencer), Shaper, Spray, and Strum.
Track Settings: Input / Output MIDI Channel, Aux Output, Clock Rate, Program (MIDI Program Change), Auto Variation.
Global Key and Scale (Minor, Major, Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Major Pentatonic, Minor Pentatonic, Blues, Dorian, Lydian, Locrian, Arabic, Augmented, Wholetone, Phrygian, Chromatic)
Performance Mode: 8 macros, 4 assignable parameters per macro, mute switches for tracks 1-4.
Patterns: store track assignments and sequences.
Projects: store up to 8 patterns + global settings as a project file.
Clock Generators: MIDI Clock (sync via MIDI), Free Clock (internal clock), Bounce Clock, Tap Clock.
Pattern Generation: Generate new sequences for all active tracks at once.
Auto Variation: automatically generate sequence variations.
Built-in MIDI Monitor (in / out)
Transmit Sysex files stored in the microSD
Extensive MIDI CC implementation
Hardware
USB-C
MIDI via USB or 3.5mm (Type A)
1.3" OLED Display
Internal Storage
microSD Storage
Mechanical Switches (Gateron Green)
4 CV Outputs (0-3V)
I2C via 3.5mm (for future development)
Carbon Steel case (1.5mm)
High Quality 3M Polycarbonate Label
SPECS
| Product Weight | 650g |
| Product Size | 155 x 105 x 50 mm |
| Product Box Size | 18 x 13.5 x 9 cm |
| Shipping Box Size | 22 x 16 x 12 cm |
| Shipping Weight | 750g |
