Category: Max4Live

FULL ARTICLE: https://lame.buanzo.org/max4live_blog/making-music-with-gmm-14-the-reimagined-granular-delay-for-ableton-live.html GMM 1.4 is a Max4Live device designed for Ableton Live that reimagines granular delay effects. Developed by dnksaus00 as an upgrade to the discontinued “Granular Mirror Maze,” it recycles audio signals to create a diverse range of textures, from subtle enhancements to stark metallic sounds. Features include adjustable ‘Delay Time,’ ‘Feedback,’ and…

FULL ARTICLE: https://lame.buanzo.org/max4live_blog/mastering-the-sicu-mpe-pan-flute-in-ableton-live.html The SICU MPE Pan Flute by LDM Design 1.0, available as a Max4Live device, offers a physically modeled instrument designed to replicate the authentic sound of a pan flute while leveraging the capabilities of MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE). Its minimalist interface facilitates intuitive control, enabling musicians to perform with realistic expressiveness through…

LFDUO by Akihiko Matsumoto is a Max for Live device that features dual low-frequency oscillators (LFOs) designed for advanced modulation in Ableton Live. The device allows users to seamlessly crossfade between two independently controlled LFOs, enabling the creation of complex rhythmic patterns and dynamic textures. LFDUO can modulate any parameter on VST or AU plugins,…

Rampa is a Max4Live MIDI effect tool specifically designed for Ableton Live, enabling intricate control over dynamic tempo transitions. Through this innovative device, users can seamlessly manipulate metronomic pace by defining start and end velocities, transition lengths in quarter-notes or milliseconds, and various transition curves. Rampa automatically adjusts velocities based on BPM changes, ensuring rhythmic…

Tinyspace 1.0 is a Max4Live audio effect plugin designed for Ableton Live, developed by undulaemusic. This innovative device allows experimental musicians and sound producers to create unique sonic textures and dimensions by manipulating sound in ways that conventional reverbs cannot. Its key features include a diffusion network of 20 delay lines, adjustable from 1ms to…

Flatten Pitch 1.0 is a Max4Live MIDI device designed for minimalistic music production within Ableton Live. Created by carlosbtlr, it transforms complex melodic sequences into flat-toned rows, emphasizing simplicity in sound design. The main feature includes a pitch shift dial that allows users to transpose flattened melodies up or down an octave, fostering unique auditory…

The Shoegazer Reverse Gate is a Max4Live audio effect designed for Ableton Live, inspired by the classic reverse gate sounds of the YAMAHA SPX90. Developed by Akihiko Matsumoto, this device emulates the atmospheric textures associated with shoegaze music, enabling artists to create immersive soundscapes. It features intuitive controls like ‘Threshold’, ‘Attack’, and ‘Release’, allowing for…

Oblique Strategies 1.0 is a Max for Live device by RemoDeVico that draws inspiration from Brian Eno’s original Oblique Strategies card deck. This instrument operates within Ableton Live and provides musicians with a set of thought-provoking prompts designed to enhance creativity and break through artistic blockages. With a straightforward interface, users can generate random strategies…

The LFO MIDI – Live 12 1.0 by SoundSuite is a Max for Live device designed to enhance modulation capabilities within Ableton Live 12. This versatile MIDI effect enables users to manipulate parameters effectively via a Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO). Unlike the standard LFO included with Live, this device operates independently in MIDI channels, facilitating…

O3 is a free Max for Live device developed by DarlingLee, designed specifically for enhancing the air band frequencies in audio tracks. With a minimalist one-knob interface, it simplifies the process of adding brightness and clarity while maintaining user-friendliness. The latest version (1.3) features a dynamic graphic display, providing real-time feedback on frequency adjustments, and…

The Rhythmic Crazy Slicer 1.0 by RemoDeVico is a versatile Max4Live device designed for innovative rhythmic loop manipulation within Ableton Live. This powerful tool allows users to ingest sound samples and manipulate them using features like a pitch control knob, a slice button for dissecting samples, and an FM synthesis noise button for added texture.…

The Rotomorph M4L 1.0.0 is a Max for Live audio device designed to merge the warmth of vintage tape delay with the flexibility of modern digital processing in Ableton Live. Developed by phasenpunkt, it features five independent playback heads that allow for time manipulation, including reverse playback, inspired by classic tape machines like the Morphophone.…

Trance Shifter 2.0 is a Max for Live MIDI effect designed by Akihiko Matsumoto, aimed at enhancing the production of trance music within Ableton Live. This device introduces eight modulation patterns that dynamically generate additional MIDI notes, transforming simple chord progressions into complex, lively sequences. Significant updates in version 2.0 include a user-friendly ON/OFF button…

The ToTape7 Wrapper v1.0 by Absolute001 is a Max for Live audio device designed to integrate with Ableton Live, enabling users to apply analog tape emulation to their digital audio tracks. By acting as a bridge to the free AirWindows ToTape7 VST, it brings the warmth and saturation of classic reel-to-reel tape machines into the…

SliceTool 1.0 is a Max4Live device designed for advanced MIDI slicing within Ableton Live. Created by Gross9978, it enhances the functionality of the Simpler by converting sliced audio loops into MIDI sequences. The tool functions optimally when loops are sliced by beat, generating 1-8 bars of MIDI data based on selected playback modes. Key features…

The IFEA – Thorn 1.0 is a powerful Max4Live device designed for Ableton Live that functions as an Up/Downward Expander. It excels in transient manipulation, allowing producers to enhance or soften transient peaks in audio signals. Key features include Pre-Gain and Output-Gain controls for level adjustment, a Bias knob for asymmetric distortion, and both hard…

POLYGUN-PolyrhythmGenerator 1.0 by AnalogLanding is a sophisticated MIDI effect designed for integration within Ableton Live. This Max for Live device enables users to create complex polyrhythms and polymeters across four configurable channels. Each channel can trigger distinct drum sounds or instruments, with customizable clock ratios and features like Ratchet, Ignore, and adjustable Gate Length, allowing…

**Cloudy 1.0** is a Max for Live audio device designed by Jikay, emulating the renowned Mutable Instruments’ Clouds Eurorack module. This software tool leverages granular synthesis, allowing users to manipulate sound in real-time by breaking audio into granular textures. With five integrated LFO modulators, Cloudy enables extensive modulation of various parameters, including grain size, density,…

The White Bellbird Generator by Iftah is a Max4Live device designed for Ableton Live that emulates the call of the white bellbird, incorporating additive synthesis to create unique sound textures. With meticulous audio processing, it captures the 125-decibel call of this Amazonian bird, aiming to seamlessly integrate organic sound into electronic compositions. The interface offers…

Swing 1.0.7 is a Max4Live device designed for Ableton Live 12 that offers adjustable swing quantization for MIDI notes. Developed by WindMakesWavesLLC, it enables users to manipulate the timing of MIDI sequences, introducing groove and feel that standard quantization methods lack. The intuitive interface allows for real-time adjustments to swing amounts, enhancing the rhythmic quality…

LiveCrusher 1.0 is a powerful Max4Live audio effect device that emulates the distortion characteristics of the iconic CamelCrusher plugin. Released in September 2024, it features advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for authentic sound manipulation, providing robust grit and harmonic complexity. With user-friendly controls like ‘Crunch,’ ‘Tube,’ and ‘Mech,’ producers can easily tailor their audio, infusing…