Mario Nieto has updated the desktop version of Harmony Bloom, currently available for €29.00 (desktop) and €9.99 (iOS).
What’s new in version 1.3.0:
- NEW: Harmony Bloom Expansion pack with 60 new presets
- NEW: Import and Export Presets.
- 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.
- NEW: Now the presets or looks files exported from the iPad version can be imported into the desktop version and vice versa.
- NEW: Improved preset navigation and management: now, when you open the list of presets, the loaded preset is marked for quick identification.
- NEW: Double-Tap on a note now toggles its status between active and inactive.
- NEW: Now the full name of most parameters is shown instead of being truncated.
- NEW: Added patterns (states) that can be saved quickly. These patterns are stored together with the presets.
- NEW: option to Randomizes the colors of the interface.. The colors can be excluded/included from randomization by right-clicking on the color and selecting ‘IGNORE RANDOM COLOUR ACTION’ or ‘ENABLE RANDOM COLOUR ACTION’.
- NEW: Quantize Notes Duration: It is now possible to quantize the duration of notes relative to the loop time, allowing notes to be held for precise intervals. When active, the duration is measured relative to the loop and quantized instead of in seconds. For example, setting QUANT. NOTE DURATION to 1/1 will trigger and hold the note for the entire loop cycle, enabling detailed control over note timing and duration in your compositions.
- NEW: When MIDI Learn is active, a text message is displayed in the window to notify us that we are in MIDI Learn mode. A new function has been added to stop MIDI Learn via right click on a parameter.
- NEW: added midi learn for notes actions random active notes ,select all notes, etc…
- NEW: Show the notes that are being played on the keyboard.
- NEW: Copy / Paste colors options.
- NEW: Color changes can now be undone or redone.
- NEW: added reset for midi output channels and retrigger oct options.
- NEW: Icon and UI Changes.
- NEW: A new button in the Library panel allows preset imports without long press on a preset.
- FIXED: When activating the toggle Random Oct for trigger 1, trigger 7 gets activated.
- FIXED: Note Min and Note Max parameters were not saved and loaded correctly with the state.
- FIXED: When loading the presets in Standalone version the midi out was disconnected.
- FIXED: Issue with displaying panel menus.
- FIXED: 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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