The Evolution of Evolutionary Software: Intelligent Rhythm Generation in Kinetic Engine

This paper presents an evolutionary music software system that generates complex rhythmic polyphony in performance. A population of rhythms is derived from analysis of source material, using a first order Markov chain derived from subdivision transitions. The population evolves in performance, and each generation is analysed to provide rules for subsequent generations. Keywords. rhythm generation, genetic algorithms, recombinance, realtime systems

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2009
• Where: EVOW
• Authors: Arne Eigenfeldt
• Keywords: Complex Rhythmic Polyphony, Evolutionary Music Software, EVOW 2009, Order Markov Chain