GrooveTransformer: a generative drum sequencer Eurorack module

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.