Plugins & Tools

Explore plugins, extensions, and tools that extend Scribbletune's concepts and pattern language into different music production environments.

Riff VST3/AU Plugin v0.8.0

Riff is a VST3/AU plugin that brings Scribbletune's pattern-based music generation directly into your DAW. It's also available as an AU plugin and a standalone app for Mac OS and Windows.

Riff VST3 Plugin

Features

  • Pattern-based melody and rhythm generation
  • Real-time parameter control
  • Integration with popular DAWs
  • Built on Scribbletune's proven algorithms

Riff Max for Live Device

Transform your music production workflow with Riff, a sophisticated Max for Live device that generates realistic drum sequences and melodic patterns. Built with TypeScript and optimized for professional music creation.

Works with Ableton Live 11 & 12.

Riff Max for Live device
  • Melodic Riff Generation - Create melodic patterns with scale and chord progression support for complete musical arrangements
  • Real-Time Integration - Seamlessly generates MIDI clips directly in Ableton Live for immediate use in your productions OR live performance
  • Manual and preset pattern generation - Enter patterns manually or chose a preset for generation

Riff for Bitwig Controller Script

Riff for Bitwig is a controller script that brings Scribbletune's pattern-based music generation directly into Bitwig Studio. This JavaScript-based controller script is a port of the popular Riff VST3 plugin, optimized for Bitwig's unique workflow.

Riff for Bitwig

How to install and use Riff for Bitwig

  • Download the controller script Riff.control.js by clicking the above button (it will take you to Google drive for the download)
  • Copy the JS to Bitwig Studio's Controllers Scripts folder (on Mac this is in ~/Documents/Bitwig Studio/Controller Scripts
  • Open Bitwig Studio and access the Controllers section in the Settings
  • Click Add Controller and in the Hardware Vendors list, select Scribbletune and then Riff
  • You should now see a controllers icon on the top right in the Bitwig window (it looks like a small keyboard).
  • Make sure to create and select a MIDI clip and then expand Riff. Make changes to the settings the way you want and hit Generate!
  • Selecting a MIDI clip is crucial. Once it s selected, you can keep hitting Generate till you like what you hear (you can also make changes directly to the generated MIDI)

Features

  • Two modes: Riffs (monophonic) and Chords (polyphonic progressions)
  • 16 pattern styles: pulse, melody, syncopated, breakbeat, buildup, conversation, stutter, hypnotic, and more
  • Pattern combinations: A, AAAB, ABAC, ABBB, ABCD, AAABAAAC, ABACABAD
  • 12 musical scales: Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Locrian, Harmonic Minor, Pentatonic Major/Minor, Blues, Chromatic
  • Scale filtering: all, odd, even, first half, second half, thirds
  • 7 chord progressions: I-V-vi-IV, I-IV-V, vi-IV-I-V, I-vi-IV-V, ii-V-I, I-V, I-IV
  • Variable note lengths from 16n to 4m
  • Pattern reuse option for variations

Drummer VST3/AU Plugin

Drummer is a VST3/AU plugin that generates drum patterns using Scribbletune's pattern language and concepts. It's also available as an AU plugin and a standalone app for Mac OS and Windows.

Windows download issue: If Windows Defender blocks the download due to the standalone exe, you can download VST3 or Clap (for Bitwig) separately.

Drummer VST3/AU Plugin

Key features:

  • 260+ authentic patterns across 18+ genres (rock, funk, reggae, jazz, hip-hop, etc.)
  • Intelligent variation engine that adds fills, flams, and human feel
  • Genre-specific selection or full random mode
  • Pattern complexity knob (minimal grooves → complex fills)
  • Perfect integration with popular DAWs and drum devices
  • Performance features like "remove kick" for live use
  • Real-time parameter control
  • Built on Scribbletune's proven algorithms

Drummer Max for Live Device

A Max for Live device that generates drum patterns using Scribbletune's pattern language and concepts. Instead of algorithmic generation or generic loops, Drummer is built around the "260 Drum Machine Patterns" book, extending it in interesting ways.

Works with Ableton Live 11 & 12.

Drummer - Max for Live device

Key features:

  • 260+ authentic patterns across 18+ genres (rock, funk, reggae, jazz, hip-hop, etc.)
  • Intelligent variation engine that adds fills, flams, and human feel
  • Genre-specific selection or full random mode
  • Pattern complexity knob (minimal grooves → complex fills)
  • Perfect integration with Live's drum devices and NI Battery
  • Performance features like "remove kick" for live use

Patch Notation Tool

Patch Notation Tool is a browser-based webapp for building Eurorack and VCV Rack patch diagrams using the official PATCH & TWEAK patch symbols.

Patch Notation Tool

Features

  • 91 SVG symbol assets from the PATCH & TWEAK symbol library
  • Drag-and-drop patch canvas with pan, zoom, reset view, fit-to-content, and grid snapping
  • Tool modes for selection, cable patching, and inline text annotations
  • Cable types with distinct colors: sound, modulation, gate/trigger, clock, and pitch
  • Local patch library backed by IndexedDB, plus JSON import/export
  • SVG and PNG export