ARTIFICIAL LIFE

How It Works

Each artificial lifeform has unique DNA that determines its appearance (red variations with subtle gradients), behavior patterns, and survival traits. They move, breed, fight, and evolve in real-time based on their genetic code.

Life Mechanics

• Breeding: Compatible lifeforms create offspring with inherited traits
• Combat: Stronger lifeforms consume weaker ones
• Evolution: DNA mutations create new characteristics
• Gravity: When enabled, lifeforms fall downward like particles
• Radiation: Higher levels increase mutation rates and reduce lifespan
• Thanos Snap: Instantly removes half of all lifeforms for dramatic population control

MIDI Integration - Universal Controller Support

Optimized for multiple MIDI controllers - connect via USB for live performance control:

🎹 MicroLab Smart (25-key) Controls:

• Mod Wheel: ☢️ Radiation Level (0-100) - Primary Control
• Pitch Bend: ⏱️ Animation Speed Control

🎵 MicroLab Keyboard Mapping:

• C1-G1: Basic controls (Start, Pause, Reset, Thanos, Gravity, Trails, Spawn, Kill)
• C2-G2: Advanced controls (Emergency Stop, Population, Radiation Burst, DNA Chaos, Grid Size, etc.)
• C3+: Musical performance mode - notes spawn lifeforms based on velocity and pitch

🎹 iRig Keys (37/49/61-key) - Premium Experience:

• Full Velocity Sensitivity: Note velocity affects lifeform strength and longevity
• Extended Range: 24-108 note range for maximum expression
• Sustain Pedal: Press for instant Thanos Snap with audio effects
• Expression Pedal: Controls population limit (10-100 range)
• High Notes (C6+): Trigger shimmer effects for dance mode
• Low Notes (C2-): Trigger bass boost and kick drum effects
• Volume Control: Master audio volume via CC7

🎛️ M-Audio Oxygen (Studio Control Surface):

• 8 Faders: Master Vol, Music Vol, SFX Vol, Ambient Vol, Radiation, Population, DNA Chaos, Animation Speed
• 8 Knobs: Grid Size, Cell Size, Visual Intensity, Formation Speed, Beat Sensitivity, Particles, Flow Speed, Color Intensity
• Transport Controls: Play/Stop for Life control, Record for Thanos Snap, FF/Rewind for speed
• 49-Key Velocity Sensitive: Full musical expression with lifeform spawning
• Producer-Focused: Complete mixing and control surface for live performance

🎛️ MiniLab MkII (Full Support):

• 8 Knobs: Radiation, Population, DNA Chaos, Grid Size, Cell Size, Speed, Spawn Rate, Visual Intensity
• 8 Pads: All lifecycle controls with velocity sensitivity
• Mod Wheel: Radiation control (same as MicroLab)

🎵 Audio Input - Instrument Control

Connect any audio instrument directly! Guitar, microphone, synth, or audio interface:

🎸 Audio Analysis Features:

• Volume → Radiation: Loud sounds increase mutation rates
• Pitch → Lifeform Spawning: Musical notes create new life
• Brightness → DNA Chaos: High frequencies increase mutations
• Low Frequencies → Gravity: Bass automatically enables gravity
• Maximum Volume → Thanos Snap: Peak levels trigger population control

🎛️ Real-time Controls:

• Sensitivity: How responsive to volume changes
• Pitch Response: How many lifeforms notes spawn
• Visual Feedback: Live volume meter and frequency display
• Smart Analysis: Automatic pitch detection and spectral analysis

🎹 MIDI + Audio Performance

Revolutionary dual-system for complete audiovisual control:

Simultaneous Control:

• MIDI Controllers: Precise parameter control
• Audio Instruments: Organic, expressive control
• Mixed Performance: Use both systems together
• Festival-ready: Complete live performance setup