Massif

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massif

8 peak resonator for norns

massif is a simple wrapper around the dynklank supercollider ugen. there are 8 resonators, each with tunable frequency, amplitude, and ring times. massif works best when utilizing an external controller, though it is not required.

i made this a while ago and never got around to sharing :sweat_smile:

Requirements

norns
16n is great with massif, but not at all necessary.

Documentation

controls

  • key 1 = alt

play

  • key 2 = tunes all peaks to random notes of your selected scale, based on the pitch at the left input

nb: set your scale selection in the parameters menu

hold alt and press key 3 to enter edit mode.

edit

  • key 2 = tune current peak to the pitch at the left input

  • key 3 = hold and play a midi note to tune current peak to the midi note

  • alt + encoder 1 = peak select 1 - 8

  • encoder 1 = frequency

  • encoder 2 = amplitude (be careful with this one, it can get loud)

  • encoder 3 = ring time/decay time

Download

v1.0.0

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#2

Oh nice! I am looking forward to checking this out! Thanks for sharing it.

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#3

Does Massif have any visual screen feedback for changes I make via the encoders? I feel like I’m missing something?

EDIT: huh, having to hold k1, press k2 and turn e1 to get the redraw to start happening and get me into the per band in script parameter edit screens.

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yeah, that’s just how it works. :sweat_smile: i only use massif with a midi controller attached, so never really change stuff from the norns interface. if you’d rather it start up in that other mode, it’s a super simple change.

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#5

This is simple and really fun! Makes 16n feel like a sonic butterknife.

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#6

glad you’re getting some use out of it! the 16n really is a wonderful companion to massif :slight_smile:

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#7

Had some fun mucking around though didn’t really nail my 16n mapping to feel totally natural - any tips?

#8

i generally use 8 faders for frequency and 8 for ring times. what have you been trying?

maybe i should add my mapping in as a default? would anyone be interested in that?

#9

Ah that makes sense, mapped that way and had a joyous little hour with Nanoloop.

I was confused with my mapping in combo with not realizing the UI wouldn’t live update. All good now thanks!

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#10

Sure. I imagine adding 8&8 / freq&time would suit most (if not all) practical scenarios I can imagine. Currently have it set for freq&amp for moderate drum chimes thou.

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#11

I actually landed on Freq&Amp myself :slight_smile:

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#12

Lovely beats, very beautiful! How do I get this app? It’s not on Maiden?

#13

Try entering the following in Maiden:

;install https://github.com/justmat/massif

(It goes in the command line at the bottom of the Maiden screen).

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#14

@DoS is right, use the ;install command via the maiden REPL. it’s really such a simple script that i never added it into the maiden project manager. i guess i should rectify that :cowboy_hat_face:

edit: just added it to the community catalog and sent the PR should be in there soon-ish :smiley:

Edit the second: this is in the maiden project manager now!

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#15

Thanks! Sounds super lovely in your og demo!