Aural Next ~ v1.0.6
OS: Win
author: Ramiro Pérez Claire Nash (aexion)
url: http://incendia.net/aural.php
From the maker of Incendia, Aural Next is the only fractal music generator I know that runs on Windows 10 and later. The program start with a random tune generated by fractal algorithms. From there, you can modify by changing parameters and the instruments available for each of the four channels. You can also try different notes, loop length, etc. It export files in MIDI format that you can later convert to MP3 files (with the correct third party conversion software not provided by the developer). It reminds me of old Gingerbread.
Last revision: 30 October 2023.
Fractal Music Generator ~ v1.0.1
OS: cross platform (Win/Mac/Linux/Java)
author: Bojan Zafran (BetaZeta)
url: https://betazeta.itch.io
Fractal Music Generator that start producing music by clicking on a fractal image. The program starts with the Mandelbrot set, but the user can choose nine other fractal types from a dropdown list, and then go changing settings, both on the image (zooming, iterations, coloring, etc.) and sound features from the different menus. Project parameters are saved as XML files. Source code available under GPL version 3. Of note: Some people report issues with diverse hardware things (see website), but it’s been running with no problems on my machine (though I haven’t use it extensively). Watching THIS VIDEO on Youtube is highly recommended.
Last revision: 23 March 2023.
FractMus 2000
OS: Windows
author: Gustavo Díaz-Jerez
url: https://fractmus.com
FractMus is a powerful algorithmic music application that can generate fully controlled compositions as well as random samplings from mathematical formulas (Morse-Thue, Logistic Map, 1/f noise, Henon, Hopalong, Martin, Gingerbread man and Lorenz algorithms). Some background in music could be of help for the user. This version adds some new algorithms, password protection for *.fms files, the ability to save individual events, and better documentation. Source code available under the GPL license. In order to use this on Windows 8 or 10, the author recommends to download some third-party MIDI software available from the same website. (Thanks Juan López for the tip).
Last revision: 05 October 1999.
MusiNum ~ v2.08b
OS: Win3.x/9x/Me/NT/Vista
author: Lars Kindermann
url: http://reglos.de
MusiNum turns integer numbers into musical notes (including chaos, fractals and self-similarity concepts). Each voice channel is presented in a different window, making it easier for beginners to work with all available options and instruments. This new version adds better script capabilities, more midi devices, and file association. Great program. Might not run on newer versions of Windows.
Last revision: 19 October 1999.