Cem Olcay Auto Fills Drum Fill Generator - Getting Started

Auto Fills stands as a dynamic MIDI generator application, meticulously crafted for the creation of drum fills in both drum synth apps and hardware synthesizers. Operating seamlessly as an Audio Unit AUv3 plugin, it integrates flawlessly with supported host applications such as AUM, Loopy Pro, Logic Pro, Cubasis, Nanostudio, and apeMatrix, offering a versatile and intuitive drum fill experience.

Within Auto Fills, users engage with a virtual drum kit, presenting two distinct approaches for setup. One can meticulously craft a personalized kit by adding drum components and assigning MIDI notes/channels. Alternatively, a quick setup can be achieved by selecting a pre-defined kit template from the settings menu, tailored for specific apps or hardware.

Key Features:

1. **Kit Mode:**

   - Assign probability values to individual drum parts, controlling their likelihood of inclusion in the drum fill.

2. **Velocity Mode:**

   - Set velocity values for each drum part, introducing a nuanced dynamic range. Users can also incorporate velocity variety for added expressiveness.

3. **Duration Mode:**

   - Define the length of the drum fill, along with waiting times before and/or after the fill, measured in beats or bars.

4. **Waiting Periods:**

   - If "wait before the fill" and/or "wait after the fill" durations are configured in the Duration mode, the drum fill remains inactive during these intervals.

5. **Integration with Drum Sequencers:**

   - Auto Fills seamlessly integrates with your preferred drum sequencer. By routing it through Auto Fills before reaching the drum app, users can enhance their drum sequences with dynamic fills.

6. **Blocking MIDI Input:**

   - An option is provided to block incoming MIDI during the drum fill, preventing interference from the drum sequencer.

7. **Randomization Option:**

   - Users can opt to randomize the drum fill on every cycle, injecting spontaneity into their compositions.

8. **Probability Assignment in Kit Mode:**

   - Crucial in the Kit mode, probability values determine the prominence of specific drum parts. Adjusting these values allows users to emphasize or de-emphasize certain elements within the drum fill.

9. **Additional Controls:**

   - The Density knob introduces rests by omitting notes when decreased, while the Voices knob sets the maximum polyphony (number of simultaneous drum parts) for added flexibility.

10. **Global Controls:**

    - Rate note governs the speed of the drum fill, while the Generate button allows users to regenerate the fill, incorporating changes made to the kit configuration.

It is imperative to note that Auto Fills functions solely as a MIDI app and does not generate sound independently. To audibly experience the drum fills, users need to route Auto Fills MIDI output to the MIDI input of an audio app. Explore the limitless possibilities of dynamic drum fills with Auto Fills, offering unparalleled creative control and versatility in MIDI-driven drum sequencing.