ARP Machine – The intelligent arpeggiator for Bitwig Studio
Short Description
The ARP Machine is a powerful controller script for Bitwig Studio that writes professional arpeggio patterns directly into your clip. With intelligent scale detection, over 400 presets, and 20 genre categories, you can speed up your creative workflow and overcome writer's block in seconds.
Detailed product description
Real MIDI-Notes
Unlike Bitwig's integrated arpeggiator, ARP Machine generates real MIDI notes that are written directly into your clip. This means you have full control over every single note. Edit, arrange, and refine your patterns as you see fit—perfect for the composition phase.
Intelligent scale detection
Analyze your clip with a single click. The ARP Machine automatically detects the key and scale of your source notes—whether it's G minor, C major, or any other scale. No manual configuration required, no wrong notes.
Two different note modes for maximum flexibility
Choose between two operating modes:
- Source Notes: Uses only the exact notes from your analyzed clip. Ideal for precise, controlled arpeggios.
- Scale: Expands the note pool to all notes in the recognized scale. Enables more melodic variations and allows the presets to reach their full potential.
20 categories – from classic to genre-specific
The ARP Machine covers the entire spectrum of electronic music:
Classic Categories: Up, Down, Up-Down, Down-Up, Random, Mixed
Character Categories: Driving, Laid Back, Rhythmic, Flowing, Steppy, Melodic, Percussive, Chord-Based, Scale-Runner
Genre Categories: Techno, Trance, Drum'n'Bass, House, EDM
Over 400 handcrafted presets
Each category contains up to 20 carefully programmed presets with different rhythmic characteristics:
- Swing (Light & Heavy)
- Staccato & Legato
- Triplets & Quintuplets
- Octave Jumps
- Syncopation
- Crescendo & Decrescendo
- Dotted Patterns
- Power Patterns
Genre-Highlights:
- Techno: Berlin Pulse, Warehouse Groove, Berghain Approved, Dark Warehouse
- Trance: Classic Trance Gate, Uplifting Energy, Anjuna Style, ASOT Main
- Drum’n’Bass: Liquid Funk, Neurofunk Stab, Jungle Breaks, Hospital Records Style
- House: Classic Chicago, Deep House Groove, Tech House Bounce, Defected Style
- EDM: Festival Anthem, Main Stage Drop, Future Bass Chop, Melbourne Bounce
Flexible Note Resolution
Control the speed and density of your patterns with four resolution levels:
- 1/8: Eighth notes – open, breathing patterns
- 1/16: Sixteenth notes – Standard arpeggio speed (default)
- 1/32: Thirty-second notes – fast, detailed patterns
- 1/64: Sixty-fourth notes – ultra-fast, glitchy textures
Smart Regeneration
Generate new pattern variations in the same position. Quickly compare different presets and settings without interrupting your workflow.
Technical Details
- Compatibility: Bitwig Studio (API 17)
- Output: Monophonic MIDI patterns (polyphonic via chord-based category)
- Arp Length: Automatically based on the length of your source material
- Installation: Simple drag & drop installation into the controller scripts folder
Scope of delivery
- ArpMachine_control.js (main script)
- ArpMachine_Presets.js (preset library)
- Detailed manual (German & English)
Who is the ARP Machine for?
The ARP Machine is aimed at producers who:
- schnell inspirierende Arpeggio-Patterns benötigen
- want to maintain full control over their MIDI notes
- Search for genre-authentic patterns for techno, trance, house, drum ‘n’ bass, or EDM
- Want to effectively overcome writer's block
- Place value on an accelerated, creative workflow
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