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Halo Column

Code
A02V002
Version
1.0
TD Build
2025.32820
Released
04-08-2026
Downloads
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Pattern Study_Halo Column.tox
tox
Pattern Study_Halo Column.toe
toe
Description

Halo Column is a generative pattern system exploring light, rhythm, and colour through vertical structures.

Usage Note

- Native auto-motion system included, runs standalone with no external input required - Fully adjustable parameter controls; all tested ranges are documented in the internal DAT table - Optional basic audio analysis demonstration component included

Parameters
01Colour6
Presetmenu

Loads a curated ink-and-paper palette into the colours below.

Load Presetpulse

Applies the selected preset's colours to the inks.

Ink 1rgba

Colour of the first ink layer.

Ink 2rgba

Colour of the second ink layer.

Ink 3rgba

Colour of the third ink layer.

Paperrgba

Background colour behind the columns.

02Layout4
Blocks4-24

How many columns divide the frame.

Layout Variation0-1

How irregular the column widths and cuts get.

Layout Seed0-20

Reshuffles the column arrangement.

Color Seed0-30

Reshuffles which inks land in each column.

03Screen3
Gradient0-1

How deep each column's radial glow runs.

Gradient Curve0.6-3

Shape of the glow falloff, from a tight centre to a wide rim.

Fade to Light0-1

Share of columns that fade to a contrasting tone.

04Output1
Resolution128-4096

Output size in pixels, width by height.

05Motion4
Auto Motionoff / on

Built-in animation — on by default.

Motion Speed0-4

How fast the motion runs.

Seed Motion0-1

How much the layout reshuffles over time.

Blocks Motion0-1

How much the column count drifts over time.

06Looks7
Look Nametext

Name for the next captured look.

Capture Lookpulse

Saves the current settings as a numbered look.

Lookmenu

Choose a saved look to load or delete.

Load Lookpulse

Restores the selected look's settings.

Delete Lookpulse

Removes the selected look.

Look IDread-only

Edition number of the selected look.

Fingerprintread-only

Content hash identifying the selected look.

Usage Terms

Your purchase grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use this component in personal and commercial projects, including live performances, installations, and client work etc. The component and its intellectual property remain the property of Instant Infinite. You may not resell, redistribute, share, or repackage the component or any part of it. For complete details, please refer to the included License Agreement.

Tags
Audio ReactiveCustom ComponentGradientLightOrganicEnergeticEarthyAmbientConnectionDesireNostalgiaVibrantPastelWarmMulticolorLight StudyPattern Study
Examples
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