How Do Bernoulli Gate Networks Create Structured Randomness?

Bernoulli gates are among the most useful probability tools in modular synthesis.

A network of Bernoulli gates can generate surprisingly structured randomness.

What Happens When One Sample & Hold Module Triggers Another?

Randomness can be passed from one module to another.

This creates a hierarchy of random behaviour.

One Sample & Hold module… read more

What Are Different Ways to Create Randomness in Modular Generative Music?

Randomness is one of the defining characteristics of generative music. However, not all randomness behaves the same way.

A random process can influence:

How Can Random Voltages Be Controlled Without Losing Their Character?

Randomness becomes most useful when it operates inside meaningful boundaries.

The goal is rarely maximum chaos.

The goal is controlled… read more

How Do Bernoulli Gates Create Random Signal Routing?

A Bernoulli gate is one of the simplest probability devices in modular synthesis.

Each incoming clock pulse is routed to one of two possible outputs according to a probability… read more

What Is a Stochastic Sequencer and How Does It Work?

Stochastic sequencers take the idea of adjustable randomness significantly further than ordinary random trigger sequencers.

Instead of influencing only rhythm, they can… read more

How Do Random Trigger Sequencers Control the Amount of Randomness?

Many modern trigger sequencers allow patterns to change automatically.

Instead of manually programming every event, the module generates new trigger distributions… read more

How Do Euclidean Sequencers Create Complex Rhythms?

Euclidean sequencers occupy an interesting position between order and apparent randomness.

They do not generate random patterns at all. Instead, they distribute events… read more

How Do Gray Code Modules Generate Apparently Random Sequences?

Not every apparently random musical process is actually random.

Some systems produce results that sound highly unpredictable while following strict… read more

What Is the Difference Between Random and Stochastic Music Generation?

The words random and stochastic are often used interchangeably in electronic music discussions. While probability theory generally treats them as closely related… read more