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Hiswing

a customizable pattern and groove midi generator for Monome Norns

undisclosed Imported automatically; the author has not disclosed AI use yet

install

In maiden's REPL (the >> prompt at the bottom of the editor), run:

;install https://github.com/hanjo-synth/Hiswing

Or add the splines catalog to maiden and install it from the project manager. Restart norns if the script ships a new engine.

readme from hanjo-synth/hiswing

HiSwing

HiSwing is a dynamic and customizable pattern and groove MIDI generator for Monome Norns.
Create evolving percussions, hi-hats, and basslines with shifting velocity, pattern length, and density.

A tool for planting seeds of rhythm: patterns that rustle, shimmer, drift, and anchor.

Author: HANJO – Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵

RELEASES

Update v2.1

  • Includes a second page with a Cirklon inspired in scale note randomization that carries over the groove.
  • Includes Tr-909 inspired Shuffle and Reversed Shuffle modes.

Alt text

Note Mode: Alt text

FEATURES

  • Generates dynamic 16-step MIDI patterns
  • Adjustable groove templates, step velocities, and reduction
  • Randomization for evolving rhythms
  • Full MIDI output (note C2 by default)

CONTROLS

  • K3 + E1: Toggle pages

  • K2: Randomize step velocities

  • E2: Change pattern length

  • E3: Change groove template

  • K3 + E2: Change MIDI channel

  • K3 + E3: Adjust pattern reduction

  • K3 + K2: Shuffle Modes

On Note Page

  • E1: Change root note
  • K3 + E2: Change scale
  • E2: Navigate and select steps
  • E3: Change note value

VIDEO

Watch the demo

GROOVE TEMPLATES

  • HOUSE 1:
    127, 100, 127, 100, 127, 100, 127, 100, 127, 100, 127, 100, 127, 100, 127, 100

  • FUNKY 1:
    127, 64, 100, 64, 127, 64, 100, 64, 127, 64, 100, 64, 127, 64, 100, 64

  • DEEP HOUSE:
    127, 127, 89, 89, 127, 127, 89, 89, 127, 127, 89, 89, 127, 127, 89, 89

  • GARAGE:
    114, 114, 127, 89, 114, 114, 127, 89, 114, 114, 127, 89, 114, 114, 127, 89

  • OLDSCHOOL:
    127, 89, 114, 89, 127, 89, 114, 89, 127, 89, 114, 89, 127, 89, 114, 89

  • ELECTRO BOUNCE:
    127, 76, 127, 76, 127, 76, 127, 76, 127, 76, 127, 76, 127, 76, 127, 76

OUTPUT

  • Sends MIDI note C2 (Note 36) continuously
  • MIDI Channel: default 1, adjustable (1–16)

INSTALLATION

  1. Clone or download this repository into your dust/code/ folder on your Norns.
  2. Load the script from the SELECT screen.

USAGE TIPS

  • Use K2 often to refresh patterns with random energy.
  • Adjust E2 to change the step count for shorter or longer loops.
  • Explore different grooves with E3 to radically change the vibe.
  • Hold K3 to switch to MIDI Channel and Pattern Reduction controls.

Patterns will evolve live without needing to stop playback.

SWING/ SHUFFLE MODES

Normal Swing:

  • S1: "Gentle Push"
  • S2: "Pocket Groove"
  • S3: "Swing Step"
  • S4: "Triplet Flow"
  • S5: "Heavy Shuffle"

Reverse Swing:

  • S1R: "Rushed Feel"
  • S2R: "Anticipated"
  • S3R: "Pushed Beat"
  • S4R: "Racing Pulse"
  • S5R: "Rushed Shuffle"

DEPENDENCIES

  • musicutil (built-in)
  • core/midi (built-in)

LICENSE

MIT License (see LICENSE)

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