Another one. What do you mean by granular machine? The OT already does a basic form of “granular synthesis” if you know how to: any loop and ADSR-capable sampler does.
Also, there are tons of free apps doing this and they all sound similar. what’s the point of another one? just use the ipad, luke.
feel free to contradict me of course, but such is my opinion.[/quote]
There’s a full thread explaining it here: Octatrack Grain Engine Petition and your objection was already answered there.
As to your other objection about the iPad, sure, but there are samplers for the iPad and yet we still seem to both find the OT worthwhile. Same thing with a granular machine.[/quote]
JES, unfortunately my objection is not answered there.
the “distinction” made there between “granular synthesis” and “timestretch” is actually skewed, these are not comparable terms, also, the objections about position and length jitter are unjustified: think LFOs on playback start and loop length inside of a microsample/“grain”.
Allerian’s and abergdahl inputs are very interesting indeed.
i respect your wish for an optimized interface for granular sample manipulation in the OT, and of course no one is going to remove it from the list just because of my objection. in fact, i think chances are good the poll will decide in your favour. it would be interesting to hear what you think would be important in such an interface.