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The Hermod CV Inputs Recorder 1.0 is a Max for Live device designed for versatile audio manipulation within Ableton Live. By enabling the recording of control voltage (CV) signals as editable automation, it provides unprecedented control over soundscapes. Users can set up MIDI tracks for multiple CV inputs, with customizable channel and Control Change (CC) mappings. The device features customizable labeling for clarity in session navigation. Its compatibility with Live 12.0.5 and Max 8.6.2 ensures seamless integration into modular setups, enhancing creativity and workflow in electronic music production.
#Hermod #CVInputsRecorder #MaxForLive #AbletonLive #AudioManipulation #SoundDesign #Automation #MusicProduction #Modulation
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Modulus 1.1 by Supertramp162 is a Max for Live instrument designed for polyphonic sound design within Ableton Live. This versatile synthesizer offers selectable waveforms, robust modulation capabilities, and an intuitive interface, enabling the creation of intricate basslines, lush pads, and captivating leads. Key features include frequency and amplitude modulation synced to the host’s tempo, an integrated envelope filter for precise sound shaping, and easy access to modify attack, decay, sustain, and release parameters. Designed for both novice and experienced producers, Modulus 1.1 harnesses the power of polyphony, providing vast creative potential in electronic music production.
#MaxForLive #Synthesizer #AbletonLive #SoundDesign #Polyphony #Modulation
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‘blossom 1.0’ by Ecro is an innovative Max4Live device designed to enhance workflow in Ableton Live through automatic track and clip coloring. Utilizing advanced algorithms, it assigns unique colors based on track types, promoting visual clarity and organizational ease. This utility tool aims to maximize productivity by minimizing distractions and repetitive manual tasks. Compatible with Ableton Live 11 and above on both macOS and Windows, ‘blossom 1.0’ integrates seamlessly. Its straightforward interface requires no complex setup, making session management accessible for all users. In addition, each coloring action is logged in the undo history, allowing for flexible adjustments. Overall, ‘blossom 1.0’ revolutionizes session aesthetics, fostering a streamlined creative process for music producers.
#Max4Live #Ableton #MusicProduction #Automation #Utilities #Ecro #Workflow #ColorCoding
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Oscilloscope 1.3, developed by Supertramp162, is a Max4Live audio effect device designed to visualize audio waveforms in real-time within Ableton Live. This tool enhances sound design and mixing by allowing users to inspect waveform dynamics, amplitude, and frequency analysis directly from their audio tracks. The upgrade includes speed and range controls for precise waveform monitoring, making it especially useful for identifying transients and frequency clashes in complex mixes, such as punchy kick drums alongside lush synth pads. The device integrates easily with Ableton Live 12.0.5, requiring Max version 8.6.2, promoting a seamless workflow for music production.
#Max4Live #Oscilloscope #AudioVisualization #SoundDesign #AbletonLive #MusicProduction
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Umbra 1.0 is a powerful Max4Live audio effect designed by Anri Kunitake for use in Ableton Live. This multi-effect processor leverages spectral and FFT-based manipulation techniques to enable intricate audio transformations. With an intuitive interface, it allows users to explore a wide range of sound modifications, from subtle shifts to radical re-synthesis. Key features include spectral warping, time-stretching, and frequency shifting, making it ideal for both novice and experienced producers looking to enhance their sound design capabilities. With Umbra 1.0, users can sculpt audio landscapes and create immersive sonic experiences that push the boundaries of creativity.
#Ableton #Max4Live #AudioProcessing #SoundDesign #SonicSculpture #MusicProduction #ElectronicMusic
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The ClaMaSmallCh 1.0 is a Max4Live device designed for Ableton Live, offering a modern digital version of the classic Electro Harmonix Small Clone Chorus. This plugin retains essential features such as Depth and Rate controls while introducing expanded functionality, including a Mix knob for blending dry and wet signals, a Stereo knob for enhancing spatial width, and an Age knob to emulate vintage tonal characteristics. These parameters allow users to create a full spectrum of chorus effects, from subtle enhancements to rich, immersive soundscapes, making it suitable for various musical styles from indie to ambient. The device emphasizes versatility and creative potential, allowing producers to manipulate audio with depth and character that bridges classic and contemporary sound design.
#ClaMaSmallCh #Max4Live #AbletonLive #ChorusEffect #AudioProcessing #SoundDesign #DigitalAudio #MusicProduction #ElectroHarmonix #Modulation
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The Long Delay 1.0 by SillyFryTools is a Max for Live device designed for intricate audio manipulation within Ableton Live. It features an extensive delay range from 1 millisecond to an impressive 1 hour, allowing for versatile sound design applications. The device offers independent control over left and right delay channels, enabling creative stereo field manipulation that enhances textures and depth in audio. Its user-friendly interface includes a reset function for quick buffer clearing, streamlining live performance workflows. Ideal for creating ambient landscapes, evolving soundscapes, or dynamic loops, Long Delay 1.0 transforms conventional delay mechanisms into a powerful creative tool for electronic music producers.
#Max4Live #SoundDesign #AudioManipulation #DelayEffect #AbletonLive #SillyFryTools #AmbientMusic
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The B.S Convolver Mod is a Max4Live audio effect designed to enhance sound design capabilities within Ableton Live. Developed as an advanced version of the existing Convolution Reverb, this device offers 56 unique impulse responses (IRs) and a user-friendly interface for real-time auditory experimentation. Key features include a selection slider for isolating specific IR segments, a Fade control to manipulate reverb tails, and a randomizer that reshuffles settings for surprising sonic results. The visual feedback of waveform displays aids users in adjusting their sound more intuitively. Each impulse response is normalized to ensure consistent loudness, enriching the auditory experience. Additionally, users can easily load custom IRs and utilize the reverse feature to create innovative soundscapes. Overall, the B.S Convolver Mod elevates standard reverb functionalities, providing a flexible platform to inspire creativity in music production.
#B.S_Convolver_Mod #Max4Live #AbletonLive #SoundDesign #ConvolutionReverb #ImpulseResponses #AudioEffects #MusicProduction
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The ‘ifmaybe 1.0’ Max4Live device by sungam introduces controlled randomness into Ableton Live MIDI workflows. This two-channel randomizer allows users to customize the probability and ranges for each channel, enabling precise manipulation of MIDI parameters. By mapping channels to desired controls, such as filter cutoff or octave shifts on synthesizers, producers can create dynamic and evolving soundscapes. The intuitive interface facilitates easy control, making it accessible for those new to probability-based music creation. ‘ifmaybe 1.0’ elevates musical compositions by introducing variability that maintains musicality while encouraging creative exploration.
#Max4Live #MIDI #Randomizer #SoundDesign #MusicProduction
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Scaleometer.amxd by WeatherSystems is an innovative Max4Live audio device that facilitates the creation of unique tuning systems to harmonize various acoustic sounds with MIDI instruments. Designed to capture and reproduce the pitch of everyday objects, such as singing bowls or glass bottles, Scaleometer transforms these sounds into reference pitches for seamless integration in music production. Key features include adjustable high and low pitch dials, a threshold dial to filter noise, a ‘Save’ function for capturing MIDI pitches, and an ‘Extra scale degrees’ button to build intricate harmonic structures based on Just Intonation intervals. The device also allows users to export custom scales as .ascl files for direct integration into Ableton’s Tuning section. With its user-friendly interface, Scaleometer opens up a realm of creative possibilities for producers seeking to enrich their soundscapes.
#Max4Live #SoundProcessing #MIDI #SignalProcessor #AudioDevice #MusicProduction #JustIntonation #AbletonLive #Scaleometer
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The “Ableton Clock for Your Hardware Synths” 1.0, created by Akihiko Matsumoto, is a Max4Live device designed to provide precise synchronization between Ableton Live and external hardware synthesizers. This plugin generates high-quality audio clock signals, facilitating seamless integration of CV/Gate-equipped analog synths with digital workflows. Its user-friendly interface allows users to select preferred output configurations while maintaining timing accuracy across various time signatures, including unconventional beats like 7/8 or 10/4. Ideal for both live performances and studio productions, this device empowers music producers to explore rhythmic complexity, from polyrhythms to intricate sequences, enhancing creativity without technical barriers.
#Ableton #Max4Live #Synchronization #Synth #CV #Analog #Digital #MusicProduction #Creativity #Polyrhythms
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The MPE Merge 1.0 is a Max for Live MIDI effect designed specifically for use within Ableton Live, version 11.3.42 or higher. Created by bboettcher3, this innovative device aggregates MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) signals, including Bend, Slide, and Pressure messages, from multiple active notes into a single, manageable control signal. Users can unify the incoming data by selecting from various modes such as average, median, min, or max, enabling smooth control over external effects and parameters. This results in refined expression, minimizing signal distortion while enhancing creative modulation capabilities.
#MPE #Merge #Max4Live #Ableton #MIDI #Effects #MusicProduction #Modulation #ParameterMapping
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