Venomode Phrasebox 2: Advanced Phrase Arpeggiator

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Phrase Arpeggiator

Phrasebox is a powerful phrase arpeggiator available as a VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugin for Mac, Windows, and Ubuntu. It allows you to create expressive sequences from MIDI chords with unprecedented control over playback.

DAW-Like Control

Unlike traditional step arpeggiators, Phrasebox offers a DAW-like piano roll interface that enables you to craft layered melodies without the constraints of a fixed grid. You can adjust timing, velocity, pitch order, and randomness to create dynamic compositions.

Features

  • Create expressive sequences from MIDI chords
  • Control playback with DAW-like precision
  • Map notes onto the editor for detailed manipulation
  • Customize rules for note selection based on pitch, timing, velocity, or randomness
  • Adjust transpose, output channels, and more for each row
  • Complex editing options for phrases with repeated notes and individual row lengths
  • Loop phrases in any time signature with continuous or one-shot playback
  • Edit automation lanes with multi-channel output and intricate curve shapes
  • Lock-to-key feature to keep transposed notes in key
  • Various playback trigger modes for versatility

Freeform Editing
Phrasebox allows for freeform editing, offering flexibility in phrase length, time signature, and note manipulation. You can pan, zoom, and utilize tools like reversing, legato, pencil, and brush mode for detailed editing.

Expandability
With the ability to add multiple rows with different rules, Phrasebox enables diverse output variations from the same input notes. Reorder, rename, and recolor rows for better organization, and customize phrases and controller lanes for efficient workflow.

Controller Editing
In addition to note patterns, Phrasebox supports multi-channel MIDI controller data for comprehensive sound design. Design intricate melodies with various controller lanes, from piano parts to automated synth parameters.

Loops and Repeats
Set phrases to loop continuously, define loop points for each row, and create polyrhythms or repeated notes effortlessly. Enjoy features like synchronized note repeats for enhanced musical expression.

System Requirements
MIDI plugins require a host supporting MIDI routing. Not compatible with Garageband, Reason, and Maschine. Ensure seamless MIDI sequencing with Phrasebox 2 for your creative endeavors.

Phrasebox 2 Beta Information
Phrasebox 2 is currently in Beta and available for owners of version one. Explore the new features and enhancements while providing feedback to improve the final release version.

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