Constellations: 3_Building Rhythms — The Rhythm Tab

In this video, we're spending real time in the Rhythm tab—the heart of Constellations, where you build your Euclidean patterns, set up polyrhythms, and lay the foundation that everything else sits on top of.

What you'll learn in this video:

The A/B dual-pattern system and how it works
How A-fill and B-fill control pattern density
Using Rotation to shift patterns in time
Creating polyrhythms across multiple channels
Phasing patterns with identical fills but different rotations
Using the dice button for randomization
Topics covered:

A/B Pattern System: Two complementary patterns with percentage fill controls that combine to create musical rhythms
Pattern Length: How patterns cycle continuously to create polyrhythmic interactions between channels
A-Fill and B-Fill Parameters: Controlling density from sparse (10-20%) to dense (70-90%), and the tension between the two patterns
Rotation Parameter: Shifting patterns in time without changing density—great for alignment and syncopation
Creating Polyrhythms: Setting up multiple channels with different A/B fill combinations so they drift in and out of phase
Phasing Patterns: Using the same fills with different rotations to create conversational rhythms between channels
Dice Randomization: Quick randomization of A-fill, B-fill, and rotation for creative exploration
The Rhythm tab is the foundation of everything else in Constellations. Once you have a pattern you like here, you can start shaping it with modulation, probability, and harmony in the next videos.

Next video: Modulation—starting with Velocity, Duration, and Notes.

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