WHORL
Turn any sound into a rhythmic sequence.
What it does
Analyzes transients and spectral weight in any sample, splits it into 3 slice types (attacks, bodies, textures), then sequences them across a 16-step grid. No manual chopping. Drag in a file and start sequencing. Auto-slice audio into 3 categories (A/B/C) 16-step grid, 1/32 subdivisions, sustain ties, generative randomization Step FX matrix: Distortion, Filter, Delay, Reverse, Tape Stop, Auto-Pan 4 pattern memory slots via MIDI VST3 + AU + Standalone,
WHORL is a microslice-sequencer designed to extract usable rhythmic and tonal material from any audio file. Features 16-step modular sequencing, per-step effect chains, and 4 hardware memory slots.
WHORL analyzes the transient intensity and spectral weight of the loaded audio, separating it into three core dynamic categories: punchy attacks , tonal bodies , and sustaining textures . Slices are triggered across a 16-step sequencer. Rhythms can be crafted manually or generated through a probability-based rhythm engine. WHORL was created by Scrap Brain Audio to eliminate decision fatigue and deliver usable sequences in seconds. Each step can be split into 1/32 subdivisions or extended with sustain ties (>). Empty steps can play digital silence or a subtle ambient texture captured from the source audio. Reassigns micro-slices while keeping the current rhythm and step placements intact.…from scrapbrainaudio.com
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