SoundHelix

SoundHelix is a free versatile Java framework for algorithmic random music composition. SoundHelix can generate random songs, play them (for example, on any number of MIDI devices or MIDI-capable software synthesizers) and is highly customizable using XML configuration. SoundHelix also allows writing the generated music as MIDI files.

SoundHelix produces music that is actually enjoyable to listen to.

Features

Produces enjoyable algorithmic random music
Fully configurable using XML
Can remote-control any number of MIDI devices with upto 16 MIDI channels each in parallel
Supports LFOs for slowly changing MIDI parameters (modulation wheel, etc.)
Extensible API allows for easy extensions to existing functionality
Supports sending MIDI timing ticks to selected MIDI devices
Example songs available on http://www.soundhelix.com/audio-examples
Facebook fanpage available at http://www.facebook.com/soundhelix/
Twitter feed available at http://www.twitter.com/SoundHelix
Applet with simple example available at http://www.soundhelix.com/applet/SoundHelix-applet.jnlp

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License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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svedrenne Posted 2016-09-07
5 out of 5 stars

Excellent project. Impressive music. Thank you!
net314 Posted 2014-11-14
5 out of 5 stars

A great remake of the legendary Amiga Algomusic (from the same author).
mondoblu Posted 2013-12-21
5 out of 5 stars

Very nice project: music well composed!
rdbu Posted 2013-06-13
5 out of 5 stars

What a fantastic project! A useful random music generator that creates music you actually want to listen to!

1 user found this review helpful.
rob1979 Posted 2012-06-26
5 out of 5 stars

Great project! I recommend this program strongly! Very best and fast random music generation s! It's great, although it should also install the generator with it!

2 users found this review helpful.

Additional Project Details

Languages

English

Intended Audience

Advanced End Users, Developers, End Users/Desktop

User Interface

Command-line, Console/Terminal, Java Swing

Programming Language

Java

Database Environment

XML-based

Related Categories

Java Frameworks, Java MIDI Software, Java Music Composition Software

Registered

2008-09-17

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