Computer Music

#13 Randomising arpeggios

What is an arp? When we hear the word arp, we think of a chord that is played as a fast sequence of individual notes. Arpeggios are an excellent compositional tool to add energy and anticipation to a piece of music. Many arps are simple by nature. However, if you are aiming for excellence, it helps to know some Audiotent tricks of the trade to make your arps stand out from the ordinary!

We are always looking to implement sound synthesis techniques that introduce a sense of randomisation to the given patch. One of the most

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