HiSwing

HiSwing is a dynamic and customizable pattern and groove MIDI generator for Monome Norns.
Create evolving percussions, hi-hats, and basslines with shifting velocity, pattern length, and density.

A tool for planting seeds of rhythm: patterns that rustle, shimmer, drift, and anchor.

Author: HANJO – Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵

FEATURES

• Generates dynamic 16-step MIDI patterns
• Adjustable groove templates, step velocities, and reduction
• Randomization for evolving rhythms
• Full MIDI output (note C2 by default)

CONTROLS

• K2: Randomize step velocities
• E2: Change pattern length (1–16 steps)
• E3: Switch groove template
• K3 + E2: Adjust MIDI channel (1–16)
• K3 + E3: Adjust pattern reduction (0–100%)

Note:
E1 is unused in this version.

VIDEO

https://youtu.be/_qFI1p-oa7s?si=AOkmPuhBHiyQqp-e

GROOVE TEMPLATES

• HOUSE 1:
  127, 100, 127, 100, 127, 100, 127, 100, 127, 100, 127, 100, 127, 100, 127, 100

• FUNKY 1:
  127, 64, 100, 64, 127, 64, 100, 64, 127, 64, 100, 64, 127, 64, 100, 64

• DEEP HOUSE:
  127, 127, 89, 89, 127, 127, 89, 89, 127, 127, 89, 89, 127, 127, 89, 89

• GARAGE:
  114, 114, 127, 89, 114, 114, 127, 89, 114, 114, 127, 89, 114, 114, 127, 89

• OLDSCHOOL:
  127, 89, 114, 89, 127, 89, 114, 89, 127, 89, 114, 89, 127, 89, 114, 89

• ELECTRO BOUNCE:
  127, 76, 127, 76, 127, 76, 127, 76, 127, 76, 127, 76, 127, 76, 127, 76

OUTPUT

• Sends MIDI note C2 (Note 36) continuously
• MIDI Channel: default 1, adjustable (1–16)

INSTALLATION

1. Clone or download this repository into your dust/code/ folder on your Norns.
2. Load the script from the SELECT screen.

USAGE TIPS

• Use K2 often to refresh patterns with random energy.
• Adjust E2 to change the step count for shorter or longer loops.
• Explore different grooves with E3 to radically change the vibe.
• Hold K3 to switch to MIDI Channel and Pattern Reduction controls.

Patterns will evolve live without needing to stop playback.

DEPENDENCIES

• musicutil (built-in)
• core/midi (built-in)

LICENSE

MIT License (see LICENSE)