Mario Nieto has updated the desktop version of Harmony Bloom, currently available for €29.00. The ipadOS update will arrive soon.
What’s new in version 1.2.9:
- NEW: Harmony Bloom Expansion pack with 60 new presets.
- NEW: Import Presets – You can now import presets by simply dragging and dropping a folder or the presets individually onto Harmony Bloom.
- Improved preset navigation and management: now, when you open the list of presets, the loaded preset is marked for quick identification. Additionally, you can navigate and select a new preset using the arrow keys, press Enter to load the selected preset, or press Delete to delete the selected preset.
- NEW: Import/Export Look – It is now possible to export or import custom looks using new buttons to select the file you want to export or import. You can also simply drag and drop the look file onto Harmony Bloom.
- NEW: Double-clicking on a note now toggles its status between active and inactive.
- FIXED: On Mac computers with M1 Max processors, Logic would sometimes crash immediately and other times after a while.
- FIXED: When activating the toggle Random Oct for trigger 1, trigger 7 gets activated.
- FIXED: Issue with displaying panel menus on right-click.
- CHANGED: Now the full name of most parameters is shown instead of being truncated.
- FIXED: Note Min and Note Max parameters were not saved and loaded correctly with the state.
- UI small corrections.
Harmony Bloom, crafted by Mario Nieto, is a ground-breaking MIDI generator that seamlessly integrates polyrhythmic patterns with stunning visuals. Compatible with Windows and MacOS, it revolutionizes musical creativity by enabling MIDI data transmission to compatible devices, enhanced by its visual experience.
Distinct from typical MIDI generators, Harmony Bloom offers unique functionalities. The standalone version’s ability to generate audio, with five selectable sounds, broadens its usability. It features a comprehensive control set for musical creation, including a Scale Selector with 57 options for melodic consistency, and various offset controls for sequence customization.
The software’s visual component, the Sequencer Visualizer, displays intricate patterns of notes, enhancing the creative process. Key features like MIDI Capture and Export simplify the integration of sequences into digital audio workstations, making Harmony Bloom a valuable tool for music production.
Its adaptability is a core strength, with features like ‘Use Input Notes’ and ‘Root Mode’ ensuring dynamic musical responses and coherence. ‘Global Randomization’ allows for exploratory creativity, offering a blend of technical control and artistic freedom.
Harmony Bloom emphasizes user experience, providing easy installation, intuitive preset management, and up to three activations per purchase. This focus on accessibility and flexibility makes it an ideal choice for musicians, producers, and composers eager to explore new musical dimensions.
In essence, Harmony Bloom is not just a MIDI generator but a comprehensive tool for musical exploration and creation. Its combination of polyrhythmic generation, visual feedback, and detailed musical control positions it as a standout instrument for creative and professional applications.
Watch the demo HERE.
Harmony Bloom is available to PC, Mac and iOS users (VST3, AU, AUv3 and standalone).
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