Endogen
ENDOGEN \ Modular Lowercase and Drone Synthesis Environment✓ WORKS ON MAC & WINDOWSFull documentation: https://www.peamarte.it/endogen/main.htmlFeatured on Create Digital Music (CDM) article https://cdm.link/endogen-lowercase-synthesis/ENDOGEN is a Max/MSP + SuperCollider synthesis environment designed for lowercase music, microsound, and deep atmospheric drone.Highlighted by CDM as a deep exploratory instrument for electroacoustic lowercase synthesis, ENDOGEN emphasizes slow listening, generative processes, and subtle temporal behaviors rather than immediate results.Very low levels by default, delicate dynamics, and dense evolving textures reward patient listening and long-term exploration.Before purchasing – Please readENDOGEN is not a plug-and-play instrument. Before purchasing, you should have basic working knowledge of Max/MSP, including: opening and running patches setting file paths and preferences launching and stopping SuperCollider manually ENDOGEN is a hybrid system (Max + SuperCollider) and requires manual setup.Please read the Quick Start guide carefully before purchasing. If you are not comfortable with Max patching, preferences, and external engines, this software may not be suitable for you at this time.No refunds are provided for lack of technical familiarity.WHAT IT ISENDOGEN is not a traditional synthesizer. It's a modular ecosystem built around microsound, drift, feedback, and near-silence. Forget presets this is a living synthesis environment with 30+ specialized modules, each operating as an independent engine capable of long-term evolution and emergent behavior.Built with Max/MSP + SuperCollider, ENDOGEN combines the precision of code-based synthesis with an intuitive, performance-ready interface designed for extended listening sessions, live performance, and studio recording.CORE PHILOSOPHY Lowercase-safe headroom — designed to work at very low levels without losing detail Organic modulation — no random LFOs, only slow, musical drift inspired by natural phenomena Physical approach — modules modeled after vactrol dynamics, tape machines, mechanical systems, resonant objects Long-term behavior — ~150 parameters designed for gradual evolution over minutes, not instant results No parameter-by-parameter manual — explore modules as behaviors, not specifications KEY FEATURES 30+ specialized synthesis modules (generative oscillators, modal synthesis, cybernetic systems, tape mechanics, noise generators) Multi-channel phase-shifted LFO system with 4×9 modulation matrix (36 destinations) Multiple waveform types (sine, ramps, triangle, square, sample & hold) Flexible modulation modes (unipolar, bipolar, additive, absolute) Extensive companding system for transparent dynamic balance Real-time performance and direct recording capability REQUIREMENTS & USAGEFor Max/MSP Users: Open patches directly in Max — full access to the entire synthesis architecture for exploration, modification, and customizationFor Non-Max Users: Use standalone app (.app for macOS included) with free Max Demo from Cycling '74 — no Max/MSP license required. Complete functionality including full recording capabilities (dual-channel stereo output). Performance and production ready out of the box.Supported platforms: macOS and Windows. SuperCollider + Max/MSP or Max Demo required.WHO IS THIS FOR Lowercase music composers and microsound artists Sound designers exploring subtle timbral evolution Performers working with extended duration and slow transformation Experimentalists interested in generative systems and emergent behavior Anyone tired of preset-based synthesis looking for a deeper, more organic approach Requirements & Usage Options✓ WORKS ON MAC & WINDOWSAvailable in two formats: .maxpat for full editing control (Max/MSP users) and .mxf for runtime use (works with free Max Runtime).System RequirementsmacOSmacOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or laterTested and stable from macOS 10.13 onwardsWindowsWindows 10 (64-bit) or laterWindows 11 fully supportedProcessorIntel Core i5 or Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) or equivalentMulticore processor recommended for optimal performanceRAM8 GB minimum, 16 GB or more recommendedHigher RAM improves performance with multiple synthesis layersDisplay1366×768 minimum resolution1920×1080 or higher recommended for optimal interface experienceAudio InterfaceProfessional audio interface recommendedENDOGEN operates at very low levels - quality monitoring essentialSoftwareMax Runtime required (free)Included with Max/MSP or Max for Live, or download free from Cycling '74
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