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The Molecular Music Box – How simple math rules can transform into beautiful music

August 18, 2014

By Søren Friis Dam

Here is an awesome video I stumbled upon when looking for new ensembles for my Native Instruments Reaktor. It consists of a very simple math rule and the outcome is beautiful. Take a look and listen before you move on

I found a piece on SoundCloud implementing this technique. This is 9C14.5

A porting of this technique has been made to Native Instruments’ Reaktor to an ensemble named Molecular Music Box. It takes a little getting used to the idea and the way it works but once you do you will enjoy how great sound patterns you can make in no time. There’s a video showcasing the ensemble on YouTube. It also explains the concept should you not have fully grasped it in the first video.

Below are some more rules that sound great (according to Duncan Lockerby, inventor of the rules)
7D3
12G9
20G23
7B2.5
7D3
4E3
9C14.5
10G3.5
20F22.5
4C5
12.5C3
6G2.5
9A15
4F6.5
4G6.5
10A2.5
12F3.5
11.5B4
12E2.5
9F15

2 responses to “The Molecular Music Box – How simple math rules can transform into beautiful music”

  1. Roland says:
    April 17, 2018 at 04:44

    Have the ensemble but how do you assign the note, I. e., 9F15? I understand how to get the length (the number part)
    Thanks for your video and truly love the sound.

    Reply
    1. Roland says:
      April 17, 2018 at 22:03

      I found the nob setting.

      Reply

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