Chip Synth
Chip Synth
Watch your sound evolve, drift, and sequence itself.
⚠️ IMPORTANT CAUTIONS
VOLUME: Chiptune synthesis is naturally aggressive. Use caution when using the CHORD arp mode as cumulative frequencies can be very loud. For your protection, the Master Volume is set to 25% by default.
FLASHING LIGHTS: This software includes a real-time CRT-style scope that fluctuates rapidly. If you are sensitive to flashing lights or have a history of photosensitive epilepsy, please use with caution.
PERFORMANCE: The high-quality Reverb (convolution-based) and rapid Evolution tracking can be CPU intensive. If you experience audio crackle, try reducing the EVO SPEED or using a smaller Room Size.
EXPERIMENTAL SONICS: Randomizing parameters can occasionally produce sharp resonant peaks or high-frequency glitches. Keep your monitoring volume at a moderate level while exploring the "Random All" feature.
Chip Synth is a generative chiptune workstation designed for sonic exploration. It’s not just a synthesizer; it’s an autonomous audio engine that evolves your patches in real-time, ensuring your loops are never the same twice.
🎮 How to Use
- Start & Stop: Use the transport button or Spacebar to trigger the engine.
- Randomize: Hit the 🎲 Random All button (or press R) to instantly roll a new sonic environment.
- Navigate: Switch between the Sequence / Synth, LFOs, and Mixer tabs to fine-tune your sound.
- Evolve: Toggle the 🧬 EVOLVE switch to let the parameters begin their autonomous drift.
✨ Key Features
🚀 Autonomous Evolution
The heart of the system is a "Drunken Walk" algorithm that mutates your patch as it plays.
- Physical Drift: Watch the sliders physically move as the engine nudges filters, levels, and modulation depths.
- Variable Speed: Set mutation rates from rapid 1/16th note glitches to slow, 8-bar atmospheric shifts.
- Locked Logic: Critical settings like Master Volume and LFO Targets are protected from mutation, keeping your core structure stable while the textures shift.
🌀 4-Unit LFO Matrix
Deep modulation is handled by a modular 4-unit grid.
- Modular Routing: Assign LFOs to a wide array of targets including PWM, Lead Filter, and individual channel Echo/Reverb sends.
- Visual Ghosts: Real-time cyan "ghost" indicators on every slider show exactly how the LFO is manipulating your parameters.
- Precision Sync: Rates are calibrated to the host BPM, ranging from 1/16th beats up to 4-measure cycles.
🎹 Dual Lead & Drum Logic
Choose how your melodies and rhythms are formed.
- Stochastic vs. Pattern: Switch between probability-based "Complexity" generation or a multi-mode Arpeggiator (UP, DOWN, RANDOM, CHORD, and more).
- Algorithmic Drums: A four-track sequencer featuring procedural Kick, Snare, rhythmic Hats, and a Clap engine with adjustable density.
🎨 Retro-Tech Aesthetic
Enjoy a polished, high-contrast neon interface with a high-performance CRT-style scope. The visualizer provides instant time-domain feedback on the master output, reflecting every filter sweep and volume swell in real-time.
🛠 Technical Specifications
- Spatial FX: Global syncable Echo with 10 rhythmic divisions and a 3-mode Reverb (Small, Medium, or Large).
- State Persistence: Export your patches as versioned JSON strings to share with others or save for later.
- Hardened Engine: Optimized to handle rapid randomization and high-frequency parameter changes without audio crackle or browser crashes.
Version: 1.0 Platform: Browser-based (HTML5 / Web Audio API) Viewport: 1100 x 820
Development log
- Release 1.019 hours ago
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