Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3
iOS Universel / Musique
LowFi Dojo Automaton is a creative MIDI automation AUv3 plugin that brings the fun back to MIDI recording and automation. Born from the need to simplify MIDI automation, it transforms the often complex tasks of MIDI recording and parameter control into an engaging, visual experience. Originally designed for AUM on iOS to provide essential MIDI recording capabilities, it also works seamlessly with Logic Pro on macOS and AudioBus 3 on iOS.
**Note: This is an AUv3 MIDI effect plugin and does not function as a standalone app. While primarily developed for AUM and tested with Logic Pro, it also works great in Audiobus3 and Loopy Pro**
Why Automaton?
Traditional MIDI recording and automation can be intimidating with complex interfaces and technical barriers. Automaton takes a different approach, focusing on making both MIDI note recording and parameter automation accessible and enjoyable through an intuitive circular interface that lets you see your music and movements as you create them. Perfect for AUM users who need a straightforward yet powerful MIDI recording and automation solution.
Key Features
- Intuitive circular visualization with color-coded notes and automation paths
- Real-time MIDI recording and playback for both notes and CC messages
- Comprehensive MIDI CC automation recording and smooth playback
- Support for standard MIDI CCs, high-resolution CCs, and channel mode messages
- Visualize automation movements with dynamic particle effects
- Record and playback parameter changes from supported synthesizers
- Adjustable loop length and playback speed
- Note quantization options (1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32)
- Octave shifting (-4 to +4 octaves)
- MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) support
- Smooth automation transitions
- HOLD mode for sustained notes
Getting Started in AUM
Load the plugin:
Tap the '+' button in AUM
Select "MIDI Effect"
Choose "LowFi Dojo Automaton"
Set up MIDI routing:
Connect your MIDI keyboard/controller to the plugin's input
Connect the plugin's output to your synth/instrument
Basic recording:
Press Play in AUM (recording requires transport to be active)
Press the "RECORD" button to start recording
Play your MIDI keyboard/controller and move synth parameters
Watch as notes and automation paths appear in the circular display
Press "RECORD" again to stop
Your recorded sequence will automatically loop
Fine-tuning:
Adjust "LOOP LENGTH" to change the sequence duration
Use "SPEED" to control playback tempo
Toggle "QUANTIZE" to snap notes to the grid
Use "OCTAVE" to shift notes up or down
Toggle "HOLD" to switch between sustained notes (ON) and short triggers (OFF)
Adjust "SMOOTH" to control automation transition smoothness
Automation Recording
When used with compatible synthesizers and instruments, Automaton can record and play back various types of MIDI control data:
Parameter movements (filter cutoff, resonance, etc.)
Expression controls
Modulation
Aftertouch
Pitch bend
Any MIDI CC supported by your instrument
Logic Pro Usage
When using LowFi Dojo Automaton in Logic Pro:
Insert as a MIDI effect plugin in your track's signal chain
Ensure the transport is running for recording functionality
All features work identically to iOS operation
Compatible with Logic's Smart Controls automation
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## New Feature: MIDI Channel Mode
The new **MIDI CH** knob lets you choose between:
- **MONO**: All MIDI events consolidated to channel 1 (default)
- **MULTI**: Preserves original MIDI channel information
This new feature allows you to:
- Control multiple instruments from a single pattern
- Create arrangements with different sounds on different channels
- Record parts on separate channels for more complex compositions
- Preserve MPE data across channels for expressive controllers
## Performance Improvements
- Fixed CPU spikes when clearing patterns
- Eliminated hanging notes issues across all host applications
- Optimized multi-channel processing for better CPU efficiency
- Improved handling of MIDI note-offs to prevent stuck notes
- Enhanced recording workflow to eliminate doubled notes and artifacts
- Fixed artifacts in HOLD mode when working with external controllers
## Enhanced MIDI Recording
- Improved handling of overlapping MIDI messages during recording
- Better latency management for real-time recording
- Optimized note handling across different channels
- More reliable handling of high-resolution CC messages
- Preserved channel information for all MIDI event types
## Expanded Multichannel Support
- Full preservation of channel information for notes, CCs, pitch bend, aftertouch
- Proper handling of high-resolution (14-bit) CC pairs on different channels
- Consistent channel routing for all MIDI event types
- Improved MPE compatibility with channel-specific expression
## State Saving Enhancements
- Presets now properly save and restore channel information
- Improved backward compatibility with older project files
- More reliable plugin state restoration across DAW sessions
- Channel settings are properly persisted between sessions
## Quick Setup in AUM
1. Add Lowfi Dojo Automaton to a MIDI track in AUM
2. Turn the MIDI CH knob to "MULTI"
3. To control multiple synths:
- Add several AUv3 synths to your session
- Set each synth to receive on a different MIDI channel
- Route MIDI from Lowfi Dojo Automaton to all synths
- Record parts on different channels to control each synth separately
OR
- To use with multi-timbral synths (like SampleTank 4, Ravenscroft 275):
- Load the multi-timbral synth and configure different sounds on different channels
- Route MIDI from Lowfi Dojo Automaton to the synth
- Record parts on different channels to trigger different sounds
## MPE Implementation Improvements
- Better handling of MPE pressure, timbre, and pitch data across channels
- Improved visualization of MPE data in the circular display
- Proper persistence of MPE information in patterns
- Optimized MPE event processing for better performance
## UI Improvements
- Consistent knob sizing across the interface
- Improved spacing between control rows for better usability
- Cleaner text display for MIDI CH status
- Enhanced visual feedback during recording on different channels
Happy music making!
Juan Maguid
