Markov
Firmware for Workshop System Computer (Music Thing Modular)
Dual generative Markov chain module — evolving melody left, rhythmic percussion right, with internal synth voice.
- Distribution
- Prebuilt image you flash yourself
- Source
- github.com https://github.com/TomWhitwell/Workshop_Computer/tree/main/releases/60_markov
- Homepage
- computer.musicthing.co.uk https://computer.musicthing.co.uk/programs/60-markov/
- Synced from
- upstream metadata, raw.githubusercontent.com https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TomWhitwell/Workshop_Computer/main/releases/60_markov/info.yaml. Corrections belong upstream.
- generative
- markov
- sequencer
- melody
- percussion
- quantiser
- cards
Description
Two independent Markov chain engines run in parallel from a shared clock — a melodic generator on the left side and a rhythmic percussion generator on the right — combined by an internal square-wave synth voice into a self-contained generative instrument. Knob X selects one of five melodic transition profiles, Knob Y one of four percussion profiles, and the Main knob changes role with the switch: pre-scale transpose (up), loop lock and mutation (middle), or scale select while held (down). Hold the switch down at power-on for Dual Melody mode, where both engines become melodic voices.
Install notes
Copy the UF2 onto the Computer's program card (RP2040 bootloader drive).
Version history
| Version | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0 | 2026-08-04 | Version and date from the card's info.yaml. |