FeelYourSound has released version 2.0.0 of its MIDI generator plug-in ChilloutEngine (VST + AU).
ChilloutEngine is a specialized songwriting tool that turns your chord progressions into "relaxed keys, smooth basslines, memorable hooks, and lovely arpeggios". If you don't have your own chord progression yet, ChilloutEngine can generate one for you. Different progression algorithms make it easy to start a new song from scratch.
The plug-in is suitable for all Chillout styles, but it is a good fit for other genres as well.
ChilloutEngine comes with a big list of presets for all occasions. The influences range from classic Downtempo and Ambient songs to modern Lo-fi, Chillstep, and Lounge tracks.
New in ChilloutEngine 2.0.0:
- New: Package Browser. ChilloutEngine 2 ships with 13 different packages now (e.g. "Heavenly Arps", "Ethereal Keys", "Smooth Basslines", ...). Use the package browser to explore the different packages and switch between them.
- New: Favorite markers. Each preset has a star-shaped "Favorite" marker now. It is located to the left of the MIDI drag-and-drop field. Use the "Show favorite" tag in the preset browser to display your favorites only.
- New: Preset type display. Hover with the mouse over the icon below the "Favorite star" of a preset to see the preset type. "Fixed playing style" reproduces a certain playing style, "Generative" can sound completely different for different chord progressions.
- New: Generate a chord progression for a specific scale. Click on "Generate chord progression" in the start view, then pick a scale and a generator algorithm.
- New: 10 additional "arpeggio layered" presets.
- New: 22 "evergreen keys" presets.
- UX: Alternative way for preset switching: Click on a MIDI preview to change the preset.
- UX: When you do a search or a reset, the Engine will jump to the currently active preset if possible.
- UX: Crisper UI when working with higher DPI settings.
- Removed: Pentatonic scales have been removed from the chord progression scale choice menu (only for new songs). Reason: Too many generator presets require a "full" scale.
- Bugfix: Now ALL chord progression generators will work for Major as well.
- Bugfix: Sometimes the currently playing chord wasn't displayed properly in Edit Chords View.
- ChilloutEngine contains 520 generative presets for all occasions now.
ChilloutEngine is available as a Standard version and as a Pro version. The Pro version contains a MIDI mass-exporter that makes it easy to create hundreds of files within seconds. When you buy the Standard version, you can use all generated phrases and melodies in your own productions (both commercial and free releases). But if you want to sell the generated MIDI packs to other musicians, you need to purchase a Pro license. In all other aspects, the two versions are the same.
Normal price: $52 / €49 (Standard version) and $416 / €392 (Pro version). The update is free for all customers (download the demo and the installer will find your registration information).
Introductory deal: Use the code "CE2Std" at the checkout page to get 20% off on ChilloutEngine Standard. Use the code "CE2Pro" to get 50% off on ChilloutEngine Pro. The offer is valid until May 26th, 2024.
The demo is available at feelyoursound.com/chilloutengine
This video shows ChilloutEngine 2 in action and explains the workflow: YouTube/Gta1exmZ_0o
