The final step is to combine these fragments into a single expression. A naive combination might be: f(t) = (melody(t) * gate1(t)) ^ (bass(t) * gate2(t)) The converter then attempts to simplify the equation using algebraic rules (e.g., reducing (x & 255) + (y & 255) to (x+y) & 255 where possible) to fit within a tweet or a minimal code block.
Bytebeat, conversely, is a stream. Originating from the demoscene and popularized by researchers like Ville-Matias Heikkilä (viznut), Bytebeat generates audio by evaluating a single mathematical expression for every single sample of audio. A formula like (t * (t >> 8)) & 0xFF creates a waveform where time ( t ) dictates frequency and amplitude. It is continuous, deterministic, and ruthlessly efficient. There are no "notes" in Bytebeat, only the relentless progression of time. midi to bytebeat work