Nodes
Dynamics nodes
Nodes for shaping and sequencing velocity (dynamic) values applied to musical events.
| Node | Inputs | Outputs | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velocity Curve | bpf curve number num-events |
velocity (list) | Samples a BPF to generate a list of velocity values shaped by the curve. The BPF is sampled at as many points as there are events, then values are scaled to the MIDI velocity range (0–127). Use any waveform generator or hand-drawn BPF to create smooth, complex dynamic contours. |
| Velocity Sequence | list pattern (velocities) number mode (0=cycle, 1=cresc, 2=dim, default: 0) |
velocity (list) | Generates dynamics from a repeating pattern. In cycle mode, the pattern loops unchanged. In cresc mode, each repetition is progressively louder. In dim mode, each repetition is progressively softer. Useful for creating regular dynamic accents, metric stress patterns, or graduated dynamic processes. |
| Cresc/Dim | number start-velocity (default: 30) number end-velocity (default: 110) number num-events number curve-exp (default: 1.0) |
velocity (list) | Generates a simple crescendo (start < end) or diminuendo (start > end) over a specified number of events. The curve exponent shapes the trajectory: 1.0 is linear, < 1.0 gives a fast start (logarithmic), > 1.0 gives a slow start (exponential). The most direct way to add a dynamic shape. |
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