NRand


NRand(lo, hi, n)


Generates a single random float value in a sum of n uniform distributions from lo to hi.

n = 1 : uniform distribution - same as Rand

n = 2 : triangular distribution

n = 3 : smooth hump

as n increases, distribution converges towards gaussian


(

SynthDef("help-NRand", { arg out=0, n=0;

Out.ar(out, 

FSinOsc.ar(

NRand(1200.0, 4000.0, n), 

0, Line.kr(0.2, 0, 0.01, doneAction:2))

)

}).send(s);

)


(

n = 0;

Routine({

inf.do({ arg i;

Synth.new("help-NRand", [\n, n]); 0.05.wait;

})

}).play;

)


n = 1;

n = 2;

n = 4;