The Monitoring Displays for Tempo – Record and Loop 1.0 collection is an assortment of Max4Live utilities designed to provide real-time visual information during an Ableton Live session. The package consists of three individual MIDI effect devices namely the TEMPO BPM MONITOR, the RECORD MONITOR, and the LOOP ENGAGED MONITOR.
The TEMPO BPM MONITOR presents a bold, numeric display of Ableton Live’s current BPM (beats-per-minute), allowing musicians to closely track session tempo. The RECORD MONITOR provides a reliable visual cue confirming the recording status whenever Ableton Live is engaged in recording, and the LOOP ENGAGED MONITOR functions as a visual notifier for the loop status in Ableton Live Arrangement.
All three devices come as floating windows with adjustable parameters such as size, colour, and position, allowing flexibility in managing visual displays to best suit the artist’s aesthetic preference or workflow. These plugins require Max4Live, which is included in the Ableton Live Suite or purchasable as an add-on for the Ableton Live Standard.
The Monitoring Displays for Tempo – Record and Loop 1.0 is available for download on the official Max4Live website.
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The Extended Computer MIDI Keyboard 1.0 is a Max for Live MIDI device designed by AbletonKurse to offer enhanced music production functionality in Ableton Live. This hardware integration bridges the gap between standard computer keyboards and MIDI controllers by transforming the former into fully customizable virtual MIDI keyboards. The device still maintains standard command and shortcut functionality in Ableton Live, given that the primary app focus is granted to the Max for Live plugin window. It is compatible with Live version 12.0.5 and Max version 8.6.2. Users should ensure the active window is set as Max for Live to receive key commands correctly.
As an advanced feature, your computer keyboard keys can be used to play MIDI notes and trigger Ableton Live commands and shortcuts. The Extended Computer MIDI Keyboard 1.0 comes with a Commercial License and is available for download from the official website. An individual can easily customise this device to match their music production needs. It facilitates an effective workflow and is useful for beginners and veterans in electronic music production, especially those seeking to leverage Ableton Live without traditional MIDI hardware.
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The DL Dynamic EQ4 1.0 is an advanced 4-band dynamic equalizer designed for Ableton Live 11.3.25 or later using Max 8.5.8 software. This not only provides an intuitive design, but also varying modes like Notch (Bell), Highshelf, and Lowshelf. The software enables precise control over sound shaping, including frequency adjustments, Q value, threshold, and gain range. It consists of a multi-information graphic window that displays real-time changes. Simultaneously, the software caters to a broader audience by providing options to switch between English and Chinese interfaces. An important aspect of the software is its low CPU consumption, allowing for efficient usage. The comprehensive guide of DL Dynamic EQ4 1.0 are available on DarlingLee’s Gumroad page. In addition, the equalizer brings versatility to sound engineering, offering solutions to problems like balancing vocal performance, controlling low-mid frequencies and sculpting guitar tracks.
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The Clip Grid Mover 1.0 is a Max for Live MIDI effect device designed for navigating Ableton Live’s Session View efficiently. Developed by AbletonKurse, this tool facilitates easy adjustment of the Session Ring, also known as the Clip Grid or Red Box, using automation, mouse actions, Scene selection, or clip playing. It is compatible with MIDI controllers, including the Akai APC series and the Novation Launchpads, offering users an improved interaction with their hardware. This device comes in two versions aimed at both newer and older MIDI devices, thus ensuring extensive compatibility. Note that Clip Grid Mover 1.0 hasn’t received any updates since its initial release on August 2, 2024, but continues to function efficiently with Live 12.0.5 and Max 8.6.2 versions. The device is free and comes without a license, making it accessible and easy to integrate into any Ableton Live setup.
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The Signal Generator SG 1.0 is a dynamic and user-friendly Max4Live device designed by Spaceghost. It functions as a flexible signal generator with a focus on user experience and diverse sound sculpting capabilities. It offers a range of waveform shapes and noise types, enabling users to create nuanced modulation effects. Control options include gain and frequency, facilitating applications such as modulating the amplitude or speed of the LFO (Low-Frequency Oscillator). The interface is uncluttered yet functionally optimised, allowing users to concentrate on sound generation and manipulation.
SG 1.0 can also function as an audio effect device, enhancing the Ableton Live workflow while promoting sound experimentation. Post-production, the device assists in adding depth and texture to finished tracks, underlining its versatility in sound manipulation.
The Signal Generator SG 1.0 debuted in August 2024 and has already proven its value within the electronic music community. Its ease of access, simplicity, and powerful sound processing capabilities have made it a popular choice among both novice and experienced producers alike.
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The gtm.markov transform 1.0 is a sophisticated Max4Live device developed by Metrosync, designed for Ableton Live. It uses second-order Markov chains to algorithmically generate new and evolving MIDI sequences based on user-provided input. This means the next musical event it generates is influenced by the two preceding events, not just one, adding a level of complexity and uniqueness to the output.
The device takes a user’s MIDI notes and applies a probabilistic model to create intricate and nuanced patterns, providing a level of controlled randomness while still maintaining a coherent musical order. This approach offers a significant shift from traditional sequencing methods, making it a valuable tool for composers seeking to introduce unpredictability in their music while still maintaining control over the overall musical direction.
The gtm.markov transform 1.0 is further equipped with a unique set of parameters such as ‘Matrix’, ‘Order’, ‘Density’, and ‘Variation’ that can be manipulated in real-time to adjust transition probabilities, complexity, and diversity of the generated MIDI sequences. Also, it has a ‘Regenerate’ feature that allows for continuous output variations, creating a dynamic and evolving musical process.
Another impressive feature of the gtm.markov transform 1.0 is its capability to learn new MIDI patterns during a ‘learn’ phase, capturing the transition probabilities between states, including MIDI notes, velocities, and timing. After this phase, it’s capable of generating new musical sequences that harmonize with the original input.
Additionally, the device’s output can be recorded and fine-tuned further, ensuring that the created musical sequences adapt to the musical demands of a specific project.
It’s recommended to pair this device with parameter automation and MIDI mapping for a more interactive and organic evolution of the sound. For instance, the parameters like ‘transition weight’ or ‘velocity sensitivity’ can be assigned to a MIDI controller for real-time tweaking, ensuring seamless interaction between the composer and the software.
For those interested in the application of probabilistic models in music composition, the gtm.markov transform 1.0 presents an excellent choice. This software tool pushes the boundaries of musical creativity by combining statistical algorithms with original MIDI content, thereby providing a fresh and unique approach to music production in Ableton Live.
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The Clip – Clipslot MIDI Control 1.0 is a MIDI Control Device for Ableton Live developed by AbletonKurse. It encompasses six individual Max for Live devices that allow for dynamic and adaptable MIDI mapping for clip and clip slot triggering in Ableton Live, enhancing clip launching capabilities. This tool facilitates flexible control over MIDI workflow, promoting exploration and creativity. The compatibility requirements are Ableton Live version 12.0.5 and Max 8.6.2. A detailed manual video is provided for setup assistance and operational guidance.
The Clip – Clipslot MIDI Control 1.0 promises the potential to transform MIDI workflows and serves as a powerful tool for producers. It allows for the MIDI mapping of clips for a more dynamic and enhance live performance. Additionally, it also has advanced mapping features allowing a producer to create complex map patterns and has the ability to interface with other Max4Live devices for additional functionality.
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The ‘Global MIDI MAP control presets 1.0’ is a Max4Live MIDI effect developed by AbletonKurse, designed to optimize music production in Ableton Live. It enables the creation and recall of custom MIDI mapping presets for different controller dials and faders. This device provides an interface between Ableton Live and your hardware MIDI controllers, enabling you to set dial and fader controls which send MIDI CC messages to manage your audio, instrument, or MIDI rack effects. This unique functionality supports real-time customization during live settings. It is compatible with Live version 12.0.5 and Max version 8.6.2.
Despite being a commercial product, its potential in streamlining the creative process and enhancing MIDI integration in your DAW workspace is impressive. The interface is user friendly, allowing it to work seamlessly with other devices and hardware, thus increasing system consistency. The global recall function efficiently revives customized setting presets, making it handy during live performances. Please note, user feedback is not available at the moment, but the anticipation with regard to this product in the music production community is high.
The Global MIDI MAP Control Presets device further enables the recall of MIDI mapping presets across different live sets, saving time on manual reassignments between performances. The device can be used across various projects, eliminating the need for repetitive task of reassigning MIDI controls each time you start a new project or change during a live session.
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The O3 – Free 1.1 by DarlingLee is a Max4Live device aimed at audio manipulation and enhancement. This free tool focuses on amplifying and enriching the air band of any audio track, providing an effective boost to the sonic high-end, thereby transforming any track into one with a sparkling, airy quality. The device features a simple interface, centered around a one-knob design for ease of use.
Further features include a specialized de-esser switch coupled with a corresponding strength knob designed to tackle sibilance that may arise due to the boosting of frequencies. In addition to this, the device also provides real-time feedback on signal flow effects through a dynamic graphic display, making it easier for users to understand its impact on the audio signal.
The O3 – Free 1.1 is compatible with Ableton Live and was released in 2024. It can be downloaded from the Max for Live library. The device has gained popularity due to its user-friendly nature, delivering clean, enhanced output and its practical capabilities.
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The “Tap Delay Time and Tap Echo Time 1.0” is a Max for Live device designed for real-time manipulation of delay times for Ableton Live’s DELAY and ECHO effects. Developed by AbletonKurse, this inventive tool removes the need for rigid calculations, providing performers an intuitive means to dynamically control the timing of their delay effects using a live tapping approach with a MIDI controller or computer mouse. The device allows for seamless integration with live sets and precise adjustment of delay and echo effects timings, enlivening otherwise rigidly programmed sequences.
In terms of software compatibility, this device works smoothly with Live version 12.0.5 and Max version 8.6.2. Since its initial release, there have been no updates, yet its relevance in the Ableton user community remains unaltered. A combination of interactive manipulation and live performance, this Max for Live device presents opportunities for creative sound texturing, hence offering a new dimension in audio processing. Its application ranges vary from establishing timed delay effects to crafting complex rhythmic patterns, all controlled live to sync with your performance tempo.
The device’s working principle is straightforward: Performers input the rhythmic tempo via the ‘Tap’ button, and the device calculates and sets the delay timing correspondingly in milliseconds. This timing can then be manually applied to the DELAY and ECHO effects in Ableton Live for real-time audio processing. The musical potential of the ‘Tap Delay Time and Tap Echo Time 1.0’ is only limited by the user’s creative scope.
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The “Multiple Global Scales – Pack 1.0” by AbletonKurse is a stunning collection of four Max for Live devices offering advanced scale manipulation within Ableton Live 10 and 11. Compatible with Live 10 and 11, this suite essentially makes the DAW “Scale Aware”. Its first device introduces the ability for the software to respond dynamically to the user’s chosen musical scale. Every instrument, effect, and MIDI clip stays on-key, greatly boosting your workflow and composition coherence.
The second device enables swift selection and application of scales to Ableton Live’s prevalent SCALE MIDI effect, giving a strong advantage during live performances where real-time scale modifications are needed. The third device permits autonomous triggering and automation of scale changes, enhancing performance dynamism by allowing the music’s scales to transform in real-time. The final device in this musical battalion lets you revise the scales of multiple MIDI tracks simultaneously from a single controller.
All in all, AbletonKurse’s “Multiple Global Scales – Pack 1.0” is an impressive toolkit that not only offers real-time scale control and global scale synchronization, but also encourages musicians to venture into innovative musical landscapes within the Ableton Live environment.
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The SPD SX PRO LED Colour Editor 1.0 is a MIDI effect device developed by AbletonKurse for the Ableton Live platform. This device allows drummers to customize and control the LED colors of their SPD SX PRO directly from Ableton Live, without requiring any external software. The LED color assignments can be saved and recalled to allow easy switching between different color profiles in live performances. The device can be easily integrated into an Ableton Live session by simply dragging and dropping it into a MIDI effect track. There’s potential that future versions of the device may offer even more powerful features.
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The Ableton Session Clip Navigation Pack 1.0 by AbletonKurse is a suite of MIDI devices designed to enhance user workflow in Ableton Live’s Session View. This commercial pack features three bespoke Max for Live devices targeted at clip manipulation and navigation, eliminating the necessity of mouse usage.
1. The Fire+Play Selected Clip Slot device enables the instantaneous triggering of a selected audio or MIDI clip via a MIDI controller.
2. The Select + Navigate Clips in Session View device facilitates bidirectional clip slot selection, allowing rapid navigation between clip slots using a MIDI controller – a practical tool for live performances and complex projects.
3. The Show Name Of Selected Clip device provides the name of the currently selected clip, ensuring awareness during studio production or live sessions.
This pack is compatible with Live version 12.0.5 and Max version 8.6.2, promising smooth integration into any music production or live performance workflow. Along with hardware integration and parameter mapping capabilities, it includes a recording and replay feature for the currently selected clip slot, making it suitable for live recording applications.
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