pronounced "drone maker"
Python-based music sample generator powered by pedalboard.io, paulstretch and your own VST Instruments & FX library.
- Ember Proxima - Ambient Drone Pack
- Parts of the Primordialis OST
- Python
3.10+, (the project was built in Python3.10.16) - macOS (might work on PC but I have not tested it, contributors welcome!)
- a VST3 or Audio Units library with a few working instruments and effects
git clone https://github.com/nafeu/dronmakr.git
cd dronmakrSetup Virtual Environment
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
pip install --upgrade pipInstall Dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txtConfigure your environment variables
cp .env-sample .env
Fill in the .env with relevant values, the following is an example:
PLUGIN_PATHS="/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components,/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST,/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3"
ASSERT_INSTRUMENT="Reaktor 6"
IGNORE_PLUGINS=""
CUSTOM_PLUGINS=""
python dronmakr.py --version
dronmakr ■ v_._._
github.com/nafeu/dronmakr (phrakturemusic@proton.me)
python dronmakr.py --help
Usage: python dronmakr.py [OPTIONS] COMMAND [ARGS]...
Default to 'generate' if no command is given.
Commands:
generate Generate n iterations of samples (.wav) with parameters
list List all available presets
pack Rename all samples inside of saved folder for packaging
server Run auditioner web server
python build_preset.py
python dronmakr.py generate --help
Usage: dronmakr.py generate [OPTIONS]
Generate n iterations of samples (.wav) with parameters
Options:
-n, --name TEXT Name for the generated sample.
-c, --chart-name TEXT Chart name to filter chords/scales.
-i, --instrument TEXT Name of the instrument.
-e, --effect TEXT Name of the effect or chain.
-t, --tags TEXT Comma delimited list of tags to filter
chords/scales.
-r, --roots TEXT Comma delimited list of roots to filter
chords/scales.
-y, --chart-type TEXT Type of chart used for midi, either 'chord' or
'scale'.
-s, --style TEXT Style of sample. One of "chaotic_arpeggio",
"chord", "split_chord", "quantized_arpeggio".
-I, --iterations INTEGER Number of times to generate samples (default: 1).
[default: 1]
-O, --shift-octave-down Shift all notes one octave down.
-R, --shift-root-note Shift root note one octave down.
-d, --dry-run Verify CLI options
-v, --log-server Run logs as server mode
--help Show this message and exit.
python dronmakr.py server
Open http://0.0.0.0:3766 in a browser window.
This project is built ontop of pedalboard.io which is a python wrapper on the JUCE framework. There are known compatibility issues with many VST and AU plugins. Some of the ones that I've been able to get working are as follows:
* All testing was done on macOS Sequoia 15.1 on an Apple M4 Pro machine.
| Plugin Name | VST3 Works | AU Works |
|---|---|---|
| Massive | Yes | ? |
| FM8 | Yes | ? |
| Reaktor 6 | Yes | ? |
| Replika | Yes | ? |
| Raum | Yes | ? |
| Vital | Yes | ? |
| Phasis | Yes | ? |
| Saltygrain | No | Yes |
Additionally, I haven't been able to figure out how to preview audio directly from the instrument when adding presets, as a workaround, you can press the spacebar in your terminal window while a plugin is open in the editor and a preview sample will be exported and played in the background.
Join the Phrakture Discord Community for better support.
Where are my samples stored once generated?
Initially, all audio is stored in the exports folder and all generated MIDI is stored in midi. When using the auditioner, you can move samples into the saved or trash folders.
"Reaktor 6" is being recognized as an effect instead of an instrument, what do I do?
You can use the ASSERT_INSTRUMENT env var to list any plugins that you want to launch strictly as an instrument
- Contributors welcome! Open PRs or Github Issues