I think we may be blurring the line between algorithmic and generative here (perhaps the line is not clear to begin with), but you should definitely check out Context: https://youtu.be/oHnRsi3saXI.
It's very good at handling Markov chains and doing the sorts of things that Chris is describing.
From: Pd-list <pd-list-bounces@lists.iem.at> on behalf of Jakob Laue <jakkesprinter@web.de> Sent: 10 June 2019 10:42 To: Thomas Mayer Cc: pd-list@lists.iem.at Subject: Re: [PD] brainstorming on algorithmic melody generation
Cool, thank you very much, Thomas!
Gesendet: Freitag, 07. Juni 2019 um 00:37 Uhr Von: "Thomas Mayer" <thomas@residuum.org> An: pd-list@lists.iem.at Betreff: Re: [PD] brainstorming on algorithmic melody generation
Hi Jakob,
On 12.03.19 18:36, Jakob Laue wrote:
> Hello!
>
> For a university project I want to develop a melody generator which has
> to transform a colloquial input (e.g. happy) into a melody which clearly
> represents this input.
>
> I am currently reading and looking for literature ..
>
> What is your experience with algorithmic sound/melody generation in Pd?
> Do you know any algorithms? Have you heard of something or somebody who
> is doing a lot with algorithms in Pd?
Hth,
Thomas
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