Summary

Music Mouse by Eventide is a standalone intelligent musical instrument software that turns simple computer mouse or trackpad movements into real-time melodies and counterpoint with built-in harmonic logic. It allows for improvisation, new musical ideas, and expressive control over external MIDI instruments.

Features

1. Standalone application inspired by the original 1986 version
2. Generates interlocking musical lines from independent horizontal and vertical mouse movements
3. Built-in harmonic logic to maintain musical coherence
4. Over 30 synth presets based on Laurie Spiegel's original DX7 and TX7 patches
5. MIDI output for use with DAWs and MIDI-enabled hardware or software synths, including Ableton Live and Logic Pro
6. Keyboard controllers for additional musical gesture input
7. Polyphonic cursor allowing manipulation of up to 4 notes simultaneously
8. 10 pattern sequences and 4 rhythmic treatments: chord, arpeggio, line, improv
9. Six harmonic modes: chromatic, octatonic, middle eastern, diatonic, pentatonic, quartal
10. Resizable user interface with visual feedback and contextual guidance
11. Supports left or right-handed layouts
12. Runs on Windows 11+ and macOS 10.14+ with Intel and Apple Silicon processors
13. Requires iLok account for authorization, no physical dongle needed

Usage and Applications

Music Mouse can be played as a standalone instrument, providing instant responsiveness and focus. It can be routed through audio effects such as delays, reverbs, modulation, and granular effects for expressive sound design. The software can also serve as a MIDI source to generate new harmonic and rhythmic ideas, helping musicians break away from typical keyboard patterns.

Intended Users

The instrument is designed for musicians and producers interested in experimentation, improvisation, and exploring new melodic and harmonic concepts using an alternative interface beyond traditional keyboards or controllers.