Get the Plugin & Pretrained Models
Plugin notarized by Apple - Latest update: 6/3/25 - Version 1.0
Note: This plugin is currently in beta testing, and there may be bugs or unexpected behavior. Your feedback is appreciated to help improve future versions. If you encounter any issues, please contact me.
Instructions
Use your preferred DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), that supports VST3 or AU plugin formats.
Each pretrained model implements a new sound you can control with your instrument.
- Download the plugin to a directory where your DAW can see it.
- Download and uncompress the pretrained models.
- Open the plugin at your DAW, and select the folder where you stored the models.
- Done! The models can now be selected from the GUI’s list.
Pretrained models
The provided models are trained from openly available datasets.
| Model | Dataset Description |
|---|---|
| birdsong.h5 | British Birdsong Dataset, gathered from the Xeno Canto collection. |
| candombe.h5 | Uruguayan candombe drumming dataset. |
| drumset.h5 | The Expanded Groove MIDI Dataset. 2h 50m of a drummer performing on an electronic drum. kit. |
| filosax.h5 | Trained using recordings of Participant 1 from the Filosax Dataset. |
Check BRAVE’s Repo for instructions on how to train your own models. Contact Me if you would like to submit new models to the pretrained pack.
Contact
If you want to know more, stay up to date on this project, report a bug, or have any feedback, please contact me.
About
This project was developed as part of my PhD at the Centre For Digital Music and the Augmented Instruments Lab.