Musical Radar

🎵 Overview

Musical Radar reimagines music creation through an innovative circular sequencer interface. As a glowing sweep line rotates around the radar, it triggers musical notes from points you've placed, creating evolving soundscapes that are as beautiful to watch as they are to hear.

This isn't just another music app - it's an audiovisual experience that blurs the line between instrument and art installation. Whether you're a musician looking for inspiration, a visual artist exploring sound, or someone who just loves creating beautiful patterns, Musical Radar Pro offers an intuitive yet deep creative playground.

🎨 Five Stunning Visual Themes

• Neon Dreams: Vibrant cyberpunk aesthetics with glowing trails
• Sunset Vibes: Warm, atmospheric gradients with a setting sun
• Aurora Borealis: Dancing northern lights effects
• Retro Wave: 80s-inspired grid landscapes
• Cosmic Journey: Nebulas and star fields that react to your music

🎛️ Key Features

Multi-Sound System

• 10 unique instrument presets: Bass, Lead, Pad, Pluck, Bell, Strings, Brass, Ambient, Kick, Synth
• Create custom sound palettes with up to 10 simultaneous instruments
• Each point can have its own sound settings
• Visual indicators show which sound each point uses

Advanced Music Creation

• Four oscillator waveforms: Sine, Square, Triangle, Sawtooth
• Eight musical scales including Pentatonic, Major, Minor, Blues, and more
• Octave shifting for each sound (-2 to +2)
• Real-time effects: Reverb, Delay, Attack envelope
• BPM sync for tempo-locked patterns
• Pitch bend per point using mouse wheel

Pattern Tools

• Symmetry mode (1-16 fold) for geometric patterns
• Grid snapping for precise placement
• Five preset patterns: Circle, Spiral, Star, Grid, Chaos
• Copy mode to duplicate point settings
• Full undo/redo system

Professional Features

• Record your performances as audio files
• Export/Import patterns as JSON
• Responsive controls for live performance
• Edit mode for fine-tuning individual points
• Visual feedback shows active notes

🎮 How to Use

Basic Controls:

• Left Click: Place a point with the active sound
• Right Click: Remove points
• Drag: Move existing points
• Mouse Wheel: Adjust point pitch
• Space: Pause/Resume playback
• Alt + Click: Quick remove

Edit Modes:

• Place Mode: Add new points and drag existing ones
• Edit Mode: Click points to open the sound editor
• Copy Mode: Click existing points to place copies with the same sound

Workflow Tips:

1. Start by selecting a visual theme that inspires you
2. Choose sounds from the palette or create your own
3. Place points on the radar - closer to center = lower notes
4. Adjust the speed to match your desired tempo
5. Use symmetry for instant geometric patterns
6. Layer different sounds to build complexity
7. Fine-tune with effects and individual point editing
8. Record your creation when you're happy!

💻 Technical Requirements

• Modern web browser with Web Audio API support
• Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge recommended
• Works on desktop and tablets
• No installation required - runs directly in your browser

🎯 Perfect For

• Musicians seeking new ways to compose
• VJs and Visual Artists needing audio-reactive visuals
• Educators teaching music theory and rhythm
• Sound Designers exploring generative audio
• Anyone who loves creating beautiful patterns and sounds

🌟 What Makes It Special

Unlike traditional sequencers that use linear timelines, Musical Radar Pro's circular design encourages you to think about music in cycles and loops. The visual feedback creates a synesthetic experience where you can literally see the music you're making. The physics-based particle effects and reactive backgrounds turn every session into a unique audiovisual performance.

📝 Tips & Tricks

• Use different sounds on different radius rings for layered compositions
• Try the Grid preset with BPM sync for precise rhythmic patterns
• Combine high attack sounds (bells) with low attack sounds (pads) for texture
• The Spiral preset creates fascinating polyrhythmic sequences
• Export your favorite patterns to build a library of ideas
• Use symmetry with odd numbers (3, 5, 7) for interesting rhythmic patterns

🎪 Controls Reference

Playback

• Speed: Controls radar rotation (0.05 - 4.00)
• Volume: Master output level
• BPM Sync: Lock rotation to specific tempo

Sound Design

• Waveform: Oscillator shape
• Scale: Musical scale selection
• Octave: Pitch shift (-2 to +2)
• Reverb: Spaciousness (0-100%)
• Delay: Echo effect (0-100%)
• Attack: Note fade-in time (1-50ms)

Pattern Creation

• Symmetry: Mirror points (1-16)
• Grid Snap: Quantize to grid
• Preview: Show placement preview

🎨 Created with Web Audio API

Pure HTML5/Canvas/JavaScript - no external dependencies