CodeFN42 has released Transition, a free generative MIDI sequencer plugin for Windows.
The basic idea is that bots move through a matrix of cells until they encounter a wall, another bot, or an obstacle.
When a bot hits a wall it will trigger a note, or a chord. The note/chord is based on the scale degree and octave settings of the wall cell. The output can be transposed up or down within the selected scale by incoming MIDI notes.
When a bot crashes with another bot they will both change direction. When a bot encounters an obstacle the effect on the bot is based on the type of obstacle (for example it can change direction, jump to another part of the matrix, change speed, or pause movement).
There are numerous settings to control the behavior of the bots and the MIDI output they generate. The various randomization features allows you to create an unpredictable output. Most of the parameters can also be automated. It can produce a chaotic random result, work more like a standard step sequencer, or something in between.
System Requirements: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10. VST2 compatible 32-bit or 64-bit host.
Price: Free.
