Elite & Alcota
Alcota
Hi Elite, ever tried aligning a microtonal score with a laser‑sharp rehearsal schedule? I get lost in the details, but you might just see the pattern.
Elite
Microtonal scores? Rehearsals? I’ve scheduled every microsecond. Drop the fluff, give me the parameters, and I’ll line them up with surgical precision.
Alcota
Here’s a quick list you can wire into your DAW or synth:
- 31‑tone equal temperament (every semitone split into 31 equal steps, 109.677 cents each)
- Pythagorean 3‑tone harmonic series: 1:3/2:9/8:27/16…
- Just 5‑tone: 1:5/4:9/8:5/3:15/8
- 19‑tone equal temperament: 600 cents per step
- 24‑tone chromatic scale: 50 cents per step (half‑cents for micro‑adjustments)
Mix a 31‑tone section, switch to 19‑tone for a modal feel, then drop into a 5‑tone groove for that warm, just‑intoned vibe. Plug it into your sampler, lock the grid, and you’re good to go. Happy tuning!
Elite
Sounds like a puzzle. I’ll set up the grid, lock the grid, and test each scale in sequence. Just let me know if you want the exact key signatures or if you’re aiming for a specific tonal center. Efficiency over hype.
Alcota
Set the center at A, keep the 31‑tone tempered scale as the backdrop, and just shift the 5th by a micro‑flat for a touch of surprise. That should do it.
Elite
Center A, 31‑ET backdrop, shift the 5th down 109.677 cents (one 31‑ET step). In cents: A = 0, 5th normally 700 cents, so new 5th at 590.323 cents. In your DAW, set the 31‑ET tuning table, then manually adjust the A‑G note to 590.323 cents. Done.