🔒 THE SEVENTH SEAL

🔒 The Legend of the Seventh Seal

Long ago, in a time shrouded in mystery, seven ancient seals were created to safeguard hidden knowledge and arcane wisdom. Each seal was entrusted to a different secret society. The Seventh Seal is the last and most enigmatic of them all, said to be the guardian of the deepest mysteries.

Those who join the Seventh Seal are entrusted with keeping the spirit of creativity and the thrill of the unknown alive. At Nashville Scares 2025, every guest who accepts the mark is "bound to the Seventh," symbolically becoming part of this age-old society that guards the mysteries of Halloween night.

🎮 The Guardian's Mission

You are a keeper of the Seventh Seal. The red entities you see are manifestations of chaos trying to break the seal and release the ancient mysteries. Your mission is to guard the seal and survive the Halloween night.

Guardian Mechanics

• Guard the Seal: Survive as long as possible to protect ancient wisdom
• Arcane Shield (R1): Temporary protection from the darkness
• Seal's Power (R2): Banish the shadows with mystical energy
• Mystic Haste (Square): Speed boost to evade danger
• Break the Seal (X): End your watch and restart the ritual
• Collect Mysteries: Gather colored blocks to preserve ancient knowledge

🎹 Arcane Controllers - MIDI Integration

Channel mystical energies through MIDI controllers - connect via USB to command the seal:

🎹 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

🎹 Dual Arcane Channels

Harness both MIDI and audio mystical energies for complete ritual 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