We're thrilled to announce a new feature that many of you have been asking for! You can now purchase our course bundles with automatic discounts applied for any courses you already own.

When you buy a bundle, the price will be intelligently adjusted to reflect the value of the courses you've previously acquired, ensuring you only pay for what's new to you.

This means more flexibility and even greater value as you continue your learning journey with Opusmodus.

Head over to our Bundles section to see how this new system benefits you!

CPW Bundles

Happy Composing!

The ComposerWorkshop Team

After several years developing advanced compositional systems and tools in Opusmodus (generators, density engines, microtonality, algorithmic orchestration, Csound/Max integration…), I’m opening a few private consulting slots.

I offer focused 1:1 support for:

— compositional engine design

— procedural generative / stochastic / constraint systems

— formal algorithmic structures

— custom libraries and tools

— workflow automation

— finishing and polishing pieces/scores

Sessions are practical and project-based, working directly on your code and music.

Limited availability to ensure high quality mentoring.

Feel free to contact me privately.

Stéphane Boussuge

ComposerWorkshop

I’m happy to announce the release of a new course on ComposerWorkshop:

Tonal and Modal Pitch Remapping in Opusmodus

This course explores practical techniques for transforming musical material using tonal and modal harmonic structures.

The course covers:

• generating harmonic progressions programmatically

• tonal and modal harmonic planning

• voice-leading strategies using closest-path, relative-closest-path, and comparative-closest-path

• harmonic transformation of existing musical material with tonality-map

• preserving harmonic structure using harmonic-path

The workflow demonstrates how atonal or algorithmically generated material can be reshaped into coherent tonal or modal harmonic environments, which can be particularly useful for media composition and rapid harmonic exploration.

New Service: Custom Opusmodus Tool Development

I’m also introducing a new custom development service for Opusmodus users.

If you need:

• custom compositional functions

• generative composition systems

• algorithmic orchestration tools

• workflow automation

• specialized harmonic or pitch transformation tools

I can develop tailor-made Opusmodus tools adapted to your compositional needs.

More information about the course and services:

ComposerWorkshop

Composer Workshop is evolving.

We have launched a new version of the website to provide a more powerful, streamlined, and future-oriented learning environment.

If you had an account on the previous platform, please follow these steps:

1. Create a new account on https://composerworkshop.com

2. Use the same email address as before

Your purchased courses will be restored within 24 hours.

No content will be lost.

This update also prepares upcoming advanced algorithmic composition tools and new learning modules designed to expand the Composer Workshop ecosystem.

If you encounter any difficulty during this transition, please contact us directly (support@composerworkshop.com) and we will assist you promptly.

Thank you for your trust and continued support.

Kind regards,

Stéphane Boussuge

Composer Workshop

There's a special promotion code for October on Composerworkshop.com.

Use the code: october30 to get a discount of 30% on any courses.

All the best to Opusmodus community

Stéphane

https://youtu.be/L34ne4tY2UQ?si=eeZix96a733mAnc7

https://youtu.be/4BHDbxY5IT4?si=aTMsBaVo4RRUc3l-

https://www.composerworkshop.com

I've started a new video serie on Composerworkhop.com:

This first episode show a short piano piece using the new function ADD-INTERVAL-OMN.

This is not and extensive course but more a showcase of OM functions to invite you to experiment and explore more with our favorite tool.

Get this opportunity to improve you Opusmodus knowledge, until 2.4.24, you will get -30% on everything on Composer Workshop with the coupon code: easter24.

Enjoy !

here's a new zoom into OM video showing my workflow between OM and Lilypond.

Best

Stephane

Welcome to "Infinite Variations," a groundbreaking template for Opusmodus, meticulously crafted to inspire composers and enthusiasts in the realm of chamber music. This template is not just a tool, but an innovative gateway to an endless array of musical creations for a chamber trio consisting of Alto Flute, Harp, and Piano.

At the core of "Infinite Variations" lies a dual-component structure: the template itself, embodying a sophisticated motif-based counterpoint design, and a suite of advanced algorithms. These algorithms are the heart of the template, engineered to generate an extensive variety of musical content, each time yielding a unique and captivating piece.

This template transcends traditional compositional methods, integrating algorithmic precision with musical artistry. It is an invitation to explore uncharted musical landscapes, offering composers the freedom to experiment with complex textures and harmonies while maintaining the delicate balance of a chamber ensemble.

"Infinite Variations" is more than just a composition tool; it's an artistic companion that pushes the boundaries of algorithmic music composition. Whether you are a seasoned composer or a curious explorer in the world of algorithmic music, this template promises to be a source of endless inspiration and creativity.

Get ready to embark on a journey of musical discovery and redefine the possibilities of chamber music composition with "Infinite Variations."

ComposerWorkshop

I am thrilled to unveil my latest course offering on Composerworkshop.com, entitled "5 Opusmodus Lessons."

Spanning over 50 instructional videos, these five lessons delve into the sophisticated capabilities of Opusmodus, equipping you with powerful algorithms that will enhance your compositional process.

You’ll learn how to generate and manipulate a limitless stream of music, all while maintaining control over every aspect.

Take advantage of an exclusive offer starting today until the 24th of November. Enjoy a 20% discount on all video packages, including this brand-new course, by using the promo code "friday20" at checkout.

Stephane

I've made a new tutorial. With that tutorial you will get not only lessons but also the full generative Opusmodus algorithms to generate your own orchestral music !

What sets this course apart is its focus on designing orchestral templates. Rather than simply scratching the surface of Opusmodus, we will delve deep into the process of constructing templates that serve as the foundation for your orchestral compositions. With a strong emphasis on generative techniques, you will learn how to breathe life into your music by harnessing the creative potential of Opusmodus.

Course Highlights:

1. Designing and using the orchestral template.

Learn to design and utilise orchestral templates in Opusmodus

2. Pattern based generative example.

Explore pattern-based generative examples

3. Orchestral pitch remapping.

Master orchestral pitch remapping

4. Instrumentation / Orchestration.

Dive into instrumentation and orchestration techniques

5. Assembling sections.

Learn how to assemble sections effectively

6. Section designer: Full algorithm.

Use the Section Designer to create a full orchestral piece section by section

Here's the link:

5 Opusmodus lessons:

This set of 5 Opusmodus lessons dive into some advanced possibilities of the Opusmodus Music Composition Environment, bringing an exploration of techniques such as Shapes driven tessiture, dynamics and orchestration control, Algorithmic dictum generation for counterpoint, Process driven composition, Spectral harmony exploration and exploration of different pitch distributions across instrumental parts.

Who this course is for

This course is for moderate to advanced users of Opusmodus. It is highly recommended to get all the basics of Opusmodus before to start this course.

What you'll learn in this course:

Course 1: Algorithmic Dictum Generation for Counterpoint

What You Will Learn:
- Understand the structure and utility of counterpoint functions in Opusmodus.
- How to manually create simple dictums, a list of pattern numbers and optional parameters.
- Algorithmic methods for generating lists of pattern numbers and other parameters for Counterpoint function.
- Techniques to assemble the generated material into a usable and readable dictum.
- Apply your algorithmically generated dictum in creating a score section using algorithmically designed patterns.

Course 2: Pitch Distribution across several instrumental parts

What You Will Learn:
- How to manually distribute a pitch rowan other pitch material across instrumental parts and understand the underlying logic.
- Techniques for algorithmic distribution from top to bottom and vice versa.
- Apply rhythm and pitch variations for richer musical output.
- Working with various pitch materials like tone rows, Slonimsky patterns, triadic materials, and noise-generated pitch material.

Course 3: Iterated Process Driven Composition

What You Will Learn:
- Introduction to Process-Driven Composition and how to achieve it in Opusmodus.
- Utility function definitions for adding rehearsal marks and other elements automatically to generated scores.
- Building a process iterations to generate several sections of a piece in one pass based on rules.
- How to define your algorithmic process and extract individual instrumental parts.
- Implement tempo changes and time signature adjustments.

Course 4: Shapes/Vector driven control of Tessiture, Dynamic, Pitch and Orchestration.

What You Will Learn:
- Techniques for generating pitch material based on smoothed white-noise.
- Algorithmic rhythm generation and control through provided density-length functions.
- Methods for dynamic markings and ornamentation of repeated notes.
- Assemble sections into a complete piece while applying orchestration techniques.

Course 5: Spectral Harmony Exploration

What You Will Learn:
- Techniques for spectral pitch remapping.
- Methods for vector generation and pitch contour shaping.
- How to import and manipulate spectral data for pitch mapping.
- Techniques for ambitus constraint, frames filtering and chord generation in spectral frames.
- Learn to apply dynamic markings, articulations, and the play-mute system to your composition.

By the end of this course series, you will have a strong understanding of advanced algorithmic composition techniques using Opusmodus. You'll be equipped with the skills to generate sophisticated compositions using an algorithmic approach, taking advantage of Opusmodus's rich set of functions and utilities.

I've just added a new video course on composerworkshop.com about using Virtual Instruments with OM.

http://www.composerworkshop.com

Best !

Stéphane

here's my new Zoom into OM video:

Best !

S.

I'm very happy to announce the release of the first video pack lesson "Introduction to Opusmodus" on composerworkshop.com.

This introduction start with a quick "Crash course" to dive quickly into the software to get fun rapidly.

The second and third parts of this course goes more deeper into the exploration of the basics of Opusmodus like pitch generation, length generation, using MAKE-OMN, etc... This is an introductory course to our beloved software. I'm working now on future courses  packs on a bunch of different subject.

Naturally, the free Zoom into Opusmodus series continue with a weekly video release.

Happy Opusmodusing !

SB.