Cool project and better now more scales and keys were added.
I really liked the sound of this at first and jumped at the chance to use it with my synths. I really wanted to use it to enhance my midi sequences via the generative functions and then see what notes sounded good and keep them etc. The only problem was I just couldn’t adjust to the workflow and the scales were limited at first. It’s not that it’s overly complicated although some people may struggle initially if they’re new to this kind of thing, it was more that the modules available didn’t fit into my idea of what I wanted to use them for, and it was difficult to just play some notes or expand them or something. I just felt like it could be more intuitive and functional like it was lacking something.
Now there’s been an update and a virtual midi keyboard has been added along with more scales like Phrygian which were missing previously. This makes it easier to just ‘play’ now so I can at least envision more uses for the generative elements than I could before. I still feel it’s lacking something though, perhaps a simpler or more overall settings system. I feel kind of limited by the way you have to set each setting per module, when some sort of global settings that affect everything would be more intuitive. A better output system would probably work better too I feel, like instead each module having to be set to output to a synth individually, how about a dedicated output module that has midi or cv style output ports similar to a modular rack module, so that you know exactly what will run to a main midi out. Same with other things too like tempo or even scaling the page with your fingers when AUM can only see a tiny bit of the window, it’s just not as intuitive like it is with other similar tools.
Now I do like the way it can route and shift and expand on say a melody, and I appreciate the midi library function that allows for adding midi settings for existing devices, but I’d find more customisation in the midi device department too. It’s quite ridged in a way where I get frustrated with modules more than I find they flow how I want and there’s no undo function as far as I can tell so if you accidentally delete a module you have to reset it. While it’s a different beast, something like VCV Rack for example feels more open and customisable to me than this and it’s not like you sacrifice much in terms of complexity in the learning curve imho. It may just be my brain though, and this latest update is a great shift in the right direction so my fingers are crossed for the future version where the workflow hurdles I am feeling are ironed out completely.
Now there’s been an update and a virtual midi keyboard has been added along with more scales like Phrygian which were missing previously. This makes it easier to just ‘play’ now so I can at least envision more uses for the generative elements than I could before. I still feel it’s lacking something though, perhaps a simpler or more overall settings system. I feel kind of limited by the way you have to set each setting per module, when some sort of global settings that affect everything would be more intuitive. A better output system would probably work better too I feel, like instead each module having to be set to output to a synth individually, how about a dedicated output module that has midi or cv style output ports similar to a modular rack module, so that you know exactly what will run to a main midi out. Same with other things too like tempo or even scaling the page with your fingers when AUM can only see a tiny bit of the window, it’s just not as intuitive like it is with other similar tools.
Now I do like the way it can route and shift and expand on say a melody, and I appreciate the midi library function that allows for adding midi settings for existing devices, but I’d find more customisation in the midi device department too. It’s quite ridged in a way where I get frustrated with modules more than I find they flow how I want and there’s no undo function as far as I can tell so if you accidentally delete a module you have to reset it. While it’s a different beast, something like VCV Rack for example feels more open and customisable to me than this and it’s not like you sacrifice much in terms of complexity in the learning curve imho. It may just be my brain though, and this latest update is a great shift in the right direction so my fingers are crossed for the future version where the workflow hurdles I am feeling are ironed out completely.
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Rrevieweeeanon
Insane App
My new favorite app! I was thinking about adding the Novation Control XL 3 to my setup (most likely still will at some point), but found this when I was looking for a midicontroller. Mainly to have a better way to control Volume Levels on my Digitakt.
This really hits the nerve, already got midi cc templates for most of hardware stuff. I can freely and easily build a controller like it’s Lego without studying manuals for cc for hours.
On top it’s much more than that, and offers some sequencers and an arpeggiator. These guys are also very passionate and constantly work on improvements and new features.
It easily outclasses all competitors and adds sequencers and an arpeggiator on top.
Much love to u guys, u rock 🤘
This really hits the nerve, already got midi cc templates for most of hardware stuff. I can freely and easily build a controller like it’s Lego without studying manuals for cc for hours.
On top it’s much more than that, and offers some sequencers and an arpeggiator. These guys are also very passionate and constantly work on improvements and new features.
It easily outclasses all competitors and adds sequencers and an arpeggiator on top.
Much love to u guys, u rock 🤘
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