F_BIRDZ

F_BIRDZ — Bird Call Generator

The F_BIRDZ module simulates naturalistic bird calls and responses. Birds communicate in call–response fashion, with randomized timing, pitch, and stereo placement.

Modes

• Mode 0 (Auto): Bird calls are triggered automatically every few seconds.
• Mode 1 (External Trigger): The module listens for an incoming gate/trigger signal at the IN jack to start a bird call.
• Mode 2 (Both): Both automatic and external triggering are active.

Controls

• Mode Switch: Selects between Auto, External, or Both triggering.
• Level Knob: Adjusts the overall output volume of the bird sounds.

Jacks

• IN: Trigger input (when in Mode 1 or 2).
• OUT L / OUT R: Stereo audio output with panned bird sounds.

Bird Behavior

• Birds produce multiple short "chirps" per call, with randomized timing and pitch glides.
• Each bird has a unique sound character: frequency range, chirp style, and timing.
• The initiating bird triggers responses from other birds, with random chance and delay.
• Stereo position and distance affect volume and panning.

Indicators

• Call LED: Lights up when the primary bird call is active.
• Reply LED: Lights up when any other bird is responding.

Sound Design Tips

• Use Mode 1 for rhythmic or sequenced bird calls from external gate sources.
• Set Mode 0 for ambient or generative birdscape backgrounds.
• Combine with reverb/delay modules for spatial natural environments.