diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 485da91..1f28cdd 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,10 +1,10 @@ -# plonky +## plonky > plonk (/plɒŋk/) - to play a musical instrument, usually not very well but often loudly > - Cambride Dictionary -https://vimeo.com/514823601 +https://vimeo.com/520650445 plonky is a keyboard and sequencer. i made it to be able to play [mx.samples](https://llllllll.co/t/mx-samples/41400) directly from the grid. the grid layout (and name) is inspired by the [plinky synth](https://www.plinkysynth.com/), i.e. it is a 8x8 layout with notes spaced out between columns by a specified interval (default is C-major scale spaced out by fifths). @@ -17,13 +17,13 @@ plonky is a keyboard and sequencer. i made it to be able to play [mx.samples](ht ### Documentation -use the grid to play an engine. by default the engine is "PolyPerc", but if you install [mx.samples](https://llllllll.co/t/mx-samples/41400) you can also play that by switching `PLONKY > engine` via parameters. +use the grid to play an engine. by default the engine is "PolyPerc", but if you install [mx.samples](https://llllllll.co/t/mx-samples/41400) you can also play that by switching "`PLONKY > engine"` via parameters. each 8x8 section of the grid is a voice (1 voice for 64-grid, 2 voices for 128-grid). you can play notes in that voice by pressing pads. the notes correspond to a C-major scale, where each column is a fifth apart (all adjustable in menu). -**arps:** you can do arps by turning E2 or E3 to the right. in "arp" mode you can press multiple keys and have them play. in "arp+latch" mode the last keys you pressed will play. change the speed using the `PLONKY > division` parameter in the menu. +**arps:** you can do arps by turning E2 or E3 to the right. in "arp" mode you can press multiple keys and have them play. in "arp+latch" mode the last keys you pressed will play. change the speed using the "`PLONKY > division`" parameter in the menu. -**patterns:** you can record patterns by pressing K1+K2 (voice 1) or K1+K3 (voice 2). press a note (or multiple) and it will become a new step in the pattern. you can hold out a step by holding the notes and pressing K2 (if voice 1, else K3). you can add a rest by releasing notes and pressing K2 (if voice 1, else K3). when done recording press K1+K3 (voice 2: K1+K3). to play a pattern press K2 (voice 1, else K3). +**patterns:** you can record patterns by pressing K1+K2 (for voice 2 press K1+K3). press a note (or multiple) and it will become a new step in the pattern. you can hold out a step by holding the notes and pressing K2 (for voice 2 press K3). you can add a rest by releasing notes and pressing K2 (for voice 2 press K3). when done recording press K1+K2 (for voice 2 press K3). to play a pattern press K2 (for voice 2 press K3). ### Install