MonoPlay

MonoPlay by Tonicmint gives you ultimate control over MIDI by transforming any polyphonic input into a single, focused note. With multiple modes to filter notes based on pitch, timing, or velocity, MonoPlay is perfect for driving monophonic synths, isolating melodies from chords, or injecting expression into CV setups.

Whether you’re crafting generative melodies, creating monophonic basslines, or fine-tuning live performance setups, MonoPlay offers straightforward, adaptable MIDI control that brings new possibilities to your Reason workflow.

Now, with version 1.1.0, MonoPlay also introduces the Microtuning Helper, enabling pitch adjustments via a dedicated CV output — perfect for exploring microtonality and custom tuning setups.

MonoPlay by Tonicmint is a versatile Player device that reshapes polyphonic MIDI input into refined, monophonic output with complete user control. MonoPlay’s unique filtering allows you to choose exactly which note and velocity pass through, whether based on timing, pitch, or dynamic qualities, providing endless creative potential.

With multiple modes for note and velocity selection, you can decide whether to output the oldest, newest, highest, lowest, strongest, weakest, or even a constant note. This flexibility makes it a go-to tool for various tasks:
- Melody Extraction: Take complex chord progressions or polyphonic sequences and isolate single, meaningful notes to create evolving monophonic melodies.
- Enhanced Control for Monophonic Synths: Seamlessly adapt polyphonic instruments for monophonic play, ensuring a clean, single-note output.
- Generative and Evolving Patterns: Adjust note and velocity modes on-the-fly for evolving, dynamic melodies perfect for experimental or generative compositions.

MonoPlay also includes buffer and legato options:
- Buffer Mode: Define whether MonoPlay processes only simultaneous notes or all held notes, giving you more control over sustained and sequenced sounds.
- Legato Mode: Choose between smooth, continuous playback or retriggering notes for added expressiveness.

In addition to MIDI output, MonoPlay offers three CV outputs (Note, Gate, and Velocity), enabling flexible control across Reason’s CV-capable devices. Whether you’re building melodies, experimenting with complex modulation, or controlling CV-based instruments, MonoPlay adapts to your creative needs.

New in MonoPlay 1.1.0: Microtuning Helper

With version 1.0.1, MonoPlay introduces the Microtuning Helper, a powerful new feature designed for fine-tuning and experimental sound design. A new Tuning CV output allows you to assign custom values to each note in an octave, giving you flexible control over pitch deviations for microtonal music and creative modulation.

Key Features:
- Per-Note Tuning Control – Assign values between -100 and 100 cents to individual notes.
- Hold Mode – Sustain the last tuning value after note release, perfect for microtuning applications.
- Tuning Output Multiplier – Scale the CV output to match different instrument pitch ranges.
- Flexible Application – While designed for microtuning, this output can also be used creatively for other modulation tasks.

How It Works

Activate the Microtuning Helper via a dedicated button on MonoPlay’s front panel. Configure tuning values per note or use the gear menu to load presets and apply random tunings. Easily integrate microtonal control with Reason’s synths by connecting the Tuning CV output to a synth’s Pitch Bend input, making instruments like Europa microtonally responsive.

Additionally, the Set Reference Note function ensures your tuning adjustments remain aligned with standard pitch references, allowing seamless integration with other instruments.

Whether you’re exploring microtonality, custom scales, or experimental modulation, the Microtuning Helper brings a new dimension of creative control to MonoPlay.

Version history

• 1.0.0 Initial release
• 1.0.1 Minor fixes
• 1.1.0 Microtuning helper