1.05 release (March 2023)

Posted on 06/03/202321/03/2023 by gener8siteadmin

It's been a long time, but I've finally done a refresh and got the code up to date. Sorry about that folks, I dropped off the map a bit during COVID, then had to devote my energies elsewhere for a while. Anyways, there are some enhancements server-side so everything should be functioning smoothly, plus a few years worth of tweaks. IMPORTANT NOTE: Since the removal of Python 2.7 in Mac OS Monterey (release 12.3) we have had an issue with server-side services in GENER8 (Cloud li...

Server Maintenance 16/12/20

Posted on 17/12/202017/12/2020 by gener8siteadmin

GENER8 is currently experiencing some issues on start-up due to an unforeseen issue which appeared while we moved to a new server. We are working on the problem. In the meantime you can over-ride the issue by temporarily turning off your internet connection as you start up GENER8 (load times will increase, and some functionality will be limited).

Video Demo – CLIP CLOUD

Posted on 15/08/2019 by gener8siteadmin

Can't see the video? Click Here Here's a little video walking you through the new feature : CLIP CLOUD. This shared online Clip Library (available in version 1.04 - check the downloads page) allows you to store/download Clip files in a community library, just like the Online Modules library within Modul8, but for generative Clips. Note: Media files are not uploaded, so keep it generative. Clip Cloud is available to all users, however only registered users of GENER8 can upload ...

Using Novation Launchpad with GENER8

Posted on 01/02/2018 by gener8siteadmin

As the format of the GENER8 Launchpad follows the style of Ableton's session view, it only seemed logical that attaching an Ableton MIDI controller to would make perfect sense, and for the most part, it has. Novation's Launchpad controller, a simple and reasonably inexpensive device provides us with a 64 pad grid along with some other navigational buttons. I have included support for the 1st 3 versions (Launchpad, Launchpad S, Launchpad Mini). Any users with any other versions please contact ...

Video Tutorial – Strobe Module

Posted on 21/01/201621/01/2016 by gener8siteadmin

A little tutorial covering the new '(at) Strobe' module, which can be found in the online modules library. In this tutorial I explain how to use the Stobe module and sync it up to LFO's, MIDI clocks, and run strobe from sound triggers. Plus some other stuff. This is not a GENER8 module, but will respond to LFO messages from GENER8's. So if you are using GENER8, you won't need the the other modules shown in this tutorial. An explanation on this can be found here.

Expand The Horizons

Posted on 06/10/2015 by gener8siteadmin

Push your VJ sets even further.

Transforming MODUL8

Posted on 15/03/201515/03/2015 by gener8siteadmin

Extreme expansion for MODUL8. VJ in a new way.

Timeline in Real Time

Posted on 14/03/201515/05/2015 by gener8siteadmin

It's MODUL8, so there's no wait.

Tutorial – Sequencing Clips with Follow Actions

Posted on 09/03/201512/06/2018 by gener8siteadmin

One of the powerful but hidden delights of GENER8 is a sequencing method which can quickly produce small Clip sequences in a live situation: Follow Actions So, here’s a short tutorial to help you master it. Some salient points to remember: Each Clip can have its own ‘Follow Action‘. A Clip’s ‘Follow Action‘ will occur a set number of beats after that Clip has been triggered. There are a number of different types of ‘Follow Actions‘ which can be applied: Increment, Random, Othe...

TIMECODE Protocols

Posted on 09/03/201516/03/2015 by gener8siteadmin

I have now finalised the Timecode protocol for the GENER8 modules. If you are developing your own module(s) and wish to access this data, here’s a brief explanation of how it works. I have tried to ‘future-proof’ the Timecode, giving it a full spectrum of possible data types. And although I have made changes to it with this last release of GENER8 (0.52), I promise not to meddle with it further (at least not too much). The Timecode data is output from the GENER8 Launchpad module, and is ava...