GrooveTransformer: a generative drum sequencer Eurorack module

Evans, Nicholas; Haki, Behzad; Jordà Puig, Sergi

GrooveTransformer: a generative drum sequencer Eurorack module

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Evans N, Haki B, Jorda S. GrooveTransformer: a generative drum sequencer Eurorack module. Paper presented at: New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME) 2024; 2024 Sep 4-6; Utrecht, Netherlands.

Abstract

This paper presents the GrooveTransformer, a Eurorack module designed for generative drum sequencing. Central to its design is a Variational Auto-Encoder (VAE), around which we have designed a deployment context enabling performance through accompaniment and/or user interaction. This module allows the user to use the system as an accompaniment generator while interacting with the generative processes in real-time. In this paper, we review the design principles and technical architecture of the module, while also discussing the potentials and short-comings of our work.