Tim Exile has announced the launch of a new generative groovebox that marks his return to solo instrument building following a battle with cancer that involved major life-changing surgery. Named Scapeshift, the Reaktor-based instrument is capable of generating rhythms and melodies and comes loaded with a selection of built-in sound engines, but unlike many such projects, doesn’t employ any AI-based technology.
Everything Scapeshift generates is controlled by a set of continuously variable parameters, allowing it to offer sequencing capabilities that surpass the functionality offered by a traditional DAW. It can morph continually between two completely different patterns, cross-breed multiple patterns or create themes to generate infinite variations on a style, all while providing users with in-depth control over all elements of the generated patterns.
Although it can be hosted as a software instrument in a DAW, it can also function as a completely standalone software instrument as part of a DAW-less setup. A suite of onboard sound engines are present, including a total of five drum synths, two monosynths and a polysynth, a resonator, a noise generator and some built-in effects. There’s also a multiband mixing and mastering tool capable of outputting a final audio file.
“The creation of Scapeshift started in a hospital bed as a tool to soundtrack vlogs about my recovery. I wanted to generate and sequence musical structures, easily modify them and output ready-mixed audio to drop into Final Cut” - Tim Exile
Compatibility
Scapeshift requires the full version of Native Instruments’ Reaktor to run without restrictions.
Pricing & Availability
Scapeshift is available now from Tim’s Patreon shop, priced at $59. Those who subscribe to Tim’s new Adventurer membership tier will receive a 50% discount along with a number of other perks. More information can be found via the link below.
