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ClassiCfizer -M4L is an innovative Max for Live audio effect designed for Ableton Live that brings the essence of classic AKAI time-stretching to contemporary music production. Its core functionality allows users to effortlessly manipulate audio, infusing sounds with the nostalgic character of the jungle era. The device features dual stereo time-stretching algorithms—optimized “normal” and creatively “broken”—which can be blended for unique textures. The BPM-synced LFO provides further modulation capabilities, enhancing rhythmic possibilities. Users can integrate MIDI notes to control playback and generate real-time variations, making ClassiCfizer a dynamic tool for sound designers and live performers alike.
#ClassiCfizer #MaxForLive #AbletonLive #AudioEffects #SoundManipulation #TimeStretching #LFO #MIDI #MusicProduction #JungleEra
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The iLov DeepMind 1.0 is a Max for Live MIDI effect that seamlessly integrates the Behringer DeepMind synthesizer with Ableton Live. Designed by ilovmachines, it allows real-time control over the DeepMind’s parameters, enhancing music production workflows. The device features a user-friendly interface that mimics the physical controls of the synth, enabling intuitive sound design and manipulation. Key functionalities include a powerful randomization feature, enabling users to generate unexpected sound textures and break creative blocks. It also supports MIDI automation, allowing dynamic parameter changes over time for greater flexibility in live performances. Compatibly designed for Ableton Live 11 and Max 8.5.8, the iLov DeepMind 1.0 empowers both experimental and traditional electronic musicians to explore new sonic possibilities.
#Max4Live #AbletonLive #MIDI #SoundDesign #Behringer #DeepMind #Synthesizer #Automation #Randomization
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Night Delay 1.0 is a Max for Live audio device that emulates classic ’80s delay effects, offering a user-friendly interface reminiscent of retro sci-fi aesthetics. Designed by davidbirdwell42, this effect introduces a distinctive Ping Pong feature that alternates delay signals between left and right channels, enhancing the stereo experience. Compatible with Ableton Live 12.1.1 and Max 8.6.4, Night Delay 1.0 is ideal for electronic composers and EDM artists seeking nostalgic sonic textures. The device’s interface allows for nuanced adjustments, such as delay time and feedback control, enabling users to create dynamic, atmospheric echoes perfect for encapsulating the vintage charm of 1980s soundtracks.
#NightDelay #MaxForLive #AbletonLive #SoundDesign #EchoEffect #Nostalgia #80sSynth #AudioProcessing #PingPongDelay #RetroMusic
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Dynamics 1.0.0 is a Max for Live MIDI Transformation device designed for use within Ableton Live 12 and Max 8.6. Developed by h1data, this software enhances MIDI clips by dynamically adjusting the velocity of notes, transforming static sequences into vibrant performances. The interface allows producers to manipulate step intervals and ranges, facilitating expressive musicality in compositions ranging from intricate piano melodies to rich drum patterns. With its user-friendly design, even novice producers can seamlessly integrate this tool into their workflows, fostering creativity and exploration in electronic music production. By automating and syncing velocity changes, Dynamics 1.0.0 grants users the capacity to infuse rhythm sections and melodic lines with nuanced human-like variations, ultimately elevating their tracks to new artistic heights.
#Max4Live #MIDI #Production #Dynamics #AbletonLive #musicproduction #h1data
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Vintager 1.0 is a Max4Live audio effect plugin designed to infuse tracks with vintage lo-fi characteristics. Developed by axersfall, this device effectively emulates the nostalgic warmth of vinyl through subtle noise and crackle, enhancing audio with depth and texture. Its intuitive interface allows users to manipulate parameters such as Tape Saturation, Noise Level, and Bit Reduction, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced producers. The plugin is ideal for transforming drum loops, vocal samples, and synths, enabling a smooth integration into Ableton Live (version 12.0.5+). By lowering sample rates and tweaking bit depth, users can replicate the aesthetic of old digital converters, creating unique soundscapes. Vintager 1.0 not only caters to lo-fi enthusiasts but also serves as a versatile tool for ambient sound design, inviting exploration of creative boundaries without licensing restrictions.
#Vintager1.0 #Max4Live #AbletonLive #AudioEffect #LoFi #SoundDesign #Vintage #Nostalgia #MusicProduction #axersfall
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BaGate 1.0 is a Max for Live audio effect designed for Ableton Live that enhances volume shaping through intuitive manipulation and dynamic control. It features a 128-step volume pattern editor, allowing users to create and modify complex volume sequences with options for mirroring, duplicating, and randomizing patterns. The device’s Random Engine generates unpredictable volume shapes, introducing an element of surprise to sound design. BaGate also supports parameter mapping, enabling users to link volume patterns to various audio effects, facilitating intricate soundscapes. Visual feedback displays audio signals and envelope shapes, ensuring precise adjustments during live sessions. Compatible with Ableton Live Suite 10.1.41 and higher, including Live 11 and 12, BaGate integrates seamlessly into existing workflows, making it an essential tool for audio producers seeking to enhance their creativity and control over dynamic sound manipulation.
#BaGate #MaxForLive #AbletonLive #SoundDesign #AudioEffects #VolumeShaping #DynamicControl #MusicProduction
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The Syncopator 1.0 from ManifestAudioLLC is a Max for Live MIDI transformation tool designed for Ableton Live that enhances rhythmic creativity by dynamically applying syncopation to selected MIDI notes. Utilizing a unique random algorithm, it enables intricate interpolation of syncopation levels, allowing users to smoothly transition from standard rhythms to complex, dynamic patterns. Features include an ‘Invert’ function to flip rhythmic emphasis between odd and even note counts and a scale-aware feature that ensures musical coherence with the current project’s settings. Syncopator 1.0 integrates seamlessly with Ableton Live’s aesthetic, adapting its color scheme to match the user’s chosen theme, fostering an intuitive and focused production environment.
#Syncopator #AbletonLive #MaxForLive #MIDI #RhythmGenerator #MusicProduction #AudioTools #Groove
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Kick Bass by AkihikoMatsumoto is a powerful Max for Live device designed for Ableton Live users, focusing on the integration of kick drums and bass lines. This MIDI instrument combines synthesizer functionality with drum tool features, allowing for precise sound shaping of low-frequency elements. Key features include advanced transient shaping, pitch alignment, and dynamic attack control, catering to a variety of electronic music genres from dubstep to deep house. The interface is intuitive, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced producers, and its efficient design ensures compatibility in both studio and live settings. By enabling users to seamlessly blend kicks and bass, Kick Bass offers a robust platform for crafting earth-shattering low-end sounds.
#KickBass #MaxForLive #AbletonLive #SoundDesign #MIDI #MusicProduction #ElectronicMusic #Synthesizer #DrumTool #LowEnd #BassLine
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TEXT: The Delayer 1.0, developed by Ziob, is a Max4Live device that creates sophisticated filter delays in Ableton Live. Featuring dual-channel processing, it offers two operational modes: ‘Harmonics’ (Hrms) for structured harmonic cycles and ‘Randomly’ (Rand) for unpredictable frequency peak selection. The Hrms mode allows users to define a fundamental frequency and explore harmonic cycles with directionality options, enhancing sonic dynamics. In contrast, the Rand mode introduces random variations for evolving textures. With tempo synchronization capabilities, customizable delay times, and features such as Glissando ramping and Crossfade Panning, the device empowers musicians to craft immersive soundscapes. Testing utilities with white noise and graphical EQs ensure optimal adjustments while in-device help tooltips facilitate user navigation.
#Max4Live #Delayer #AbletonLive #SoundDesign #AudioEffects #Harmonics #Random #SonicDynamics #MusicProduction #FilterDelays
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Chop N Scratch 3.02 by Ziob is a Max4Live instrument designed to enhance MIDI compositions through dynamic DJ-style scratching and stutter effects within Ableton Live. It enables users to import audio files, slice waveforms precisely, and save those slices as presets for ease of playback. Key features include a built-in envelope mechanism that smooths transitions between slices to prevent clicks, and a ‘Scratch Factor’ that simulates vinyl manipulation, which can be controlled manually or via automation. The device offers refined slicing capabilities with zoom functionality for greater detail and allows the storage and recall of custom slice configurations. Continuous updates ensure compatibility with the latest software versions, and commercial licensing is available for commercial projects. Chop N Scratch transforms typical MIDI setups into expressive instruments that encourage creativity and intricate rhythmic exploration.
#Chop_N_Scratch #Max4Live #MIDI #AbletonLive #MusicProduction #SoundDesign #Slicing #Scratching #Envelope #Automation #CommercialLicense #ElectronicMusic
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Remapper 1.0 is a Max for Live device designed for seamless MIDI transformations in Ableton Live. It enables users to remap and invert MIDI notes to conform to the selected musical scale and key, facilitating melodically coherent outputs. The user-friendly interface is visually adaptable to Live’s theme, with informative annotations for ease of navigation. Key features include real-time adjustments for note lengths, velocities, and probabilities, alongside the ability to apply exponential curves to remapping. Part of MIDI Toolset 002, it requires Ableton Live 12 with Max 8.6.x, making it an essential tool for creative MIDI manipulation.
#MaxForLive #AbletonLive #MIDI #MusicProduction #Remapper #Synthesizer #MIDITransformation #MusicTechnology
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The Sequential Prophet REV2 NRPN Max4Live device, developed by DFA, enhances the integration of the Prophet REV2 synthesizer within Ableton Live by using NRPN (Non-Registered Parameter Number) messaging. This MIDI effect simplifies automating and recording parameter changes, allowing users to leverage the synthesizer’s capabilities more intuitively. By inserting the device onto a MIDI track, producers can easily manipulate parameters like filter cutoff and LFO rate in real-time, capturing automation seamlessly into the DAW. Designed for ease of use, the device promotes a creative workflow, bridging the tactile experience of hardware synthesizers with the flexibility of Ableton Live’s digital environment. The device is available under a non-commercial license and encourages community feedback for refinement, reflecting a collaborative approach to music production.
#Sequential #Prophet #REV2 #Max4Live #MIDI #AbletonLive #Automation #Synthesizer #MusicProduction #Collaboration #CreativeWorkflow #AudioEngineering
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The Sine Shaper 1.0 by Akihiko Matsumoto is an advanced Max for Live audio effect device designed for Ableton Live, merging modular synthesis principles with intuitive sound design functionality. This tool allows users to manipulate waveforms through saturation and distortion, enabling a wide range of sonic transformations from subtle enhancements to bold distortions. Its interface offers accessible control over harmonic shaping, making it ideal for experimental and IDM genres. Whether aiming to inject warmth into synths or create complex rhythmic textures, Sine Shaper empowers musicians to explore intricate audio possibilities. Note: Requires Ableton Live 12.0.5 and Max 8.6.2.
#Audio #MaxForLive #SoundDesign #SineShaper #Production #AbletonLive #Modulation #Waveform #Distortion #Saturation #IDM #Experimental
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Transcoder 1.0 by ManifestAudioLLC is a Max4Live MIDI transformation device designed for integration within Ableton Live 12. Part of the MIDI Toolset 002, it offers two main modes: Draw mode and Grid mode. The Draw mode allows users to intuitively manipulate pitch, velocity, length, and chance of MIDI notes through a sketch-style interface, similar to the Metasketch tool. In Grid mode, users can perform precise edits using breakpoints to sculpt and shape their MIDI data dynamics.
Notably, Transcoder 1.0 includes a randomization feature, enabling musicians to introduce controlled unpredictability into their compositions. The device seamlessly adapts to Ableton Live’s visual theme and features an Info View Annotated function, enhancing user experience by providing parameter explanations on hover. Compatible with Max 8.6.x, setup and integration are straightforward. Overall, Transcoder 1.0 is a powerful tool for expanding MIDI sequencing capabilities in a creative music production context.
#Transcoder #Max4Live #Ableton #MIDI #MusicProduction #MIDITransformation #CreativeTools
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Chronoflex 1.0 is a Max4Live device designed to enhance MIDI manipulation within Ableton Live. Developed by ManifestAudioLLC, it provides innovative controls for note timing transformations, allowing users to perform both quantized and freeform adjustments on MIDI note starts and ends. Key features include the Factor control for stretching or compressing note durations, and the Offset parameter for shifting notes collectively, fostering a fluid musicality. The new Tuplet mode in version 1.1 enables unique rhythmic divisions, adding complexity without tempo alterations. Integrated with Live 12’s scale awareness and customizable themes, Chronoflex creates a seamless workflow tailored for modern producers.
#Max4Live #MIDI #Chronoflex #AbletonLive #MusicProduction #CreativeTools #ElectronicMusic
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SVG Generator 1.0.0 is a Max for Live MIDI instrument designed to transform SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files into MIDI sequences, seamlessly integrating visual art with sound creation in Ableton Live. Created by h1data, this innovative tool allows users to import SVG files—ranging from simple shapes to complex graphics—transforming visual contours into corresponding MIDI notes. This process generates unique melodies, influenced by the visual characteristics of the imported graphic, such as line thickness and angles. Compatible with Ableton Live Version 12 and Max Version 8.6, SVG Generator provides a playful medium for sound designers and music producers, encouraging experimentation with various SVG files to develop intricate patterns and musical sequences. Its distinct approach enriches the creative landscape by fusing visual artistry with sonic exploration, making it a valuable asset for composers and electronic musicians alike.
#SVG_Generator #Max4Live #AbletonLive #MIDI #SoundDesign #MusicProduction #CreativeTools #GenerativeMusic #VisualArt #ArtAndMusic
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Navigator 1.0 is a Max4Live MIDI generator developed by ManifestAudioLLC, designed to enhance MIDI-pattern generation within Ableton Live. Featuring an intuitive XY control interface, it allows users to manipulate pitch range and velocity on the vertical axis, while altering pattern density and note length variations on the horizontal axis. The device supports polyphony with up to six voices and includes features for velocity deviation and note probability management to maintain musical coherence. Navigator integrates seamlessly with Ableton Live 12’s key and scale functionalities for cohesive musical output while visually adapting to user’s environment. A part of MIDI Toolset 002, it requires Max 8.6.x and a commercial license for use.
#Navigator #Max4Live #MIDI #AbletonLive #PatternGenerator #MIDIController #MusicProduction #Polyphony #CreativeTools #MusicTech
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The Octavian MIDI Octave Transposer 1.0 by OchreJelly is a Max4Live device that simplifies octave modulation for MIDI notes within Ableton Live. This tool features an intuitive interface, allowing users to effortlessly transpose MIDI notes up or down by octaves through a single adjustable dial. Notable for its memory function, Octavian saves settings with respective tracks, ensuring seamless workflow without repetitive adjustments. Fully automatable, it integrates into various stages of music production, enhancing harmonic depth and enriching compositions by enabling dynamic changes in pitch. Compatible with Ableton Live version 11.3.25 and Max version 8.5.8, Octavian stands out as an essential tool for electronic music producers.
#Octavian #MIDI #AbletonLive #Max4Live #OchreJelly #MusicProduction #Automation
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Vector 1.0 by ManifestAudioLLC is a sophisticated Max4Live MIDI transformation device designed to enhance sound design within Ableton Live 12. It facilitates deterministic, count-based modulation of MIDI velocity, pitch, and note length, enabling musicians to add unique rhythmic and dynamic qualities to their productions. Key features include selectable limiting styles—Clip, Wrap, and Fold—for optimized modulation control, along with inversion and offset manipulation for added complexity. The device’s scale-awareness ensures harmonic consistency in modulations, adapting seamlessly to the project’s key. Vector 1.0 also boasts theme adaptability for visual unity within Ableton’s interface, accompanied by an Info View feature for easy parameter navigation. It is a commercially licensed tool available for download and represents a significant advancement in personalized music production.
#Max4Live #MIDI #MusicProduction #AbletonLive #Vector1.0 #SoundDesign #Modulation #MusicTech
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Vowelis 2.0 is a Max for Live device designed for vowel-based audio transformations in Ableton Live. Developed by Zion Bublil (Ziob), it utilizes formant emphasis technology to reshape audio signals, particularly those rich in harmonics, to emulate vowel sounds. Key features include four modulation methods—MIDI triggering, song time synchronization, attack detection, and an internal metronome—allowing for customizable sound manipulation. Users can access a library of nine vowels via a menu, input sequences for quick recall, and save presets easily. Vowelis 2.0 integrates a built-in synthesizer, Left and Right Frequency Shifters, and offers Glissando controls for dynamic transitions. It requires an external harmonic audio source, and while no free versions are available, it operates on Ableton Live 11 and up, making it ideal for live performances and creative sound design.
#Vowelis2.0 #MaxforLive #AbletonLive #SoundProcessing #AudioManipulation #MIDI #Synthesis #VowelTransformation #CreativeTool
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Intershift 1.0 by ManifestAudioLLC is a Max4Live device designed for transforming MIDI patterns within Ableton Live, particularly version 12. This innovative tool allows users to infuse dynamic variation into static MIDI sequences through controlled randomization of note transpositions. With the ability to dictate transposition rates using grid or note counts, Intershift 1.0 integrates directly with Live’s scale and key settings, ensuring musical coherence even during significant manipulation. Its graphical user interface enhances the user experience by visually representing MIDI transformations while adapting in color to the Live theme. Additionally, the built-in Info View offers real-time guidance on parameter settings, making it user-friendly for both beginners and experienced producers. Intershift 1.0 redefines MIDI pattern generation, offering a sophisticated approach to impulsing creativity in music production.
#MIDI #Max4Live #AbletonLive #MIDITransformation #MusicProduction #ElectronicMusic #Intershift #ManifestAudioLLC
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MIDI Toolset 002 by ManifestAudioLLC is a comprehensive Max4Live device designed for advanced MIDI generation and transformation in Ableton Live. It features seven distinct generators including Converser, Hexaline, and Metapulse, which allow users to create rich musical textures and interactive phrases. The device is equipped with six transformative tools, such as Chronoflex and Syncopator, enhancing musical output through dynamic timing and note selection. A standout aspect is its scale-awareness, seamlessly integrating with Ableton Live’s key system for coherent outputs while providing instant parameter insight via Info View. This versatility caters to both beginners and advanced users, allowing for complex arrangements and evolving compositions.
#MIDI #Max4Live #AbletonLive #MusicProduction #Generators #Transformers #ScaleAware
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Hexaline 1.0, by ManifestAudioLLC, is an advanced MIDI generator designed for Ableton Live, specifically as a Max4Live device. It enables musicians to create intricate melodies and drum patterns with up to six customizable note lines, each adjustable for pitch, velocity, length, and probability, thereby enhancing artistic expression. The device features unique capabilities such as Rest and Fill modes, allowing intentional gaps and dynamic re-patterning, which adds depth to compositions. Integrated smoothly with Live 12, Hexaline recognizes session scales and adapts its interface accordingly, ensuring a cohesive user experience. With options for directional patterned generation, including forward, reverse, and elliptical, as well as two random generation styles, Hexaline offers a vast array of creative potential for electronic music producers, fostering an environment for experimentation and musical innovation.
#Hexaline #MIDI #AbletonLive #Max4Live #MusicProduction #PatternGenerator #ElectronicMusic #Melody #Drums #GenerativeMusic
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The Visage FM Drum Machine 1.0 is a Max for Live device designed for crafting complex cold, metallic drum textures within Ableton Live. Developed by sseker, it employs FM synthesis to generate distinct digital drum sounds across four separate tracks, each with independent audio outputs. Users can trigger sounds using MIDI notes (C1-D#1) and manipulate parameters such as modulation index and carrier frequency for precise sound design. The device includes built-in effects and facilitates dynamic arrangements through a sequencer mode activated by MIDI notes (C0-D#0), enhancing live performance and studio production. It’s compatible with Ableton Live 11.3.5 and Max 8.6.2, and available on a pay-what-you-can basis to foster a collaborative community of producers.
#MaxForLive #AbletonLive #FMSynthesis #DrumMachine #SoundDesign #MusicProduction #ElectronicMusic #MetallicTextures #Visage #Sseker
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The MIDI Gate Slicer, developed by Akihiko Matsumoto, is a Max4Live MIDI effect that enhances rhythm crafting in Ableton Live. Designed to streamline the tedious piano roll editing process, it allows users to generate intricate rhythmic patterns with ease. Its intuitive interface features adjustable parameters, including ‘Division,’ ‘Randomness,’ and ‘Swing,’ facilitating the transformation of basic MIDI clips into dynamic grooves suitable for a variety of genres such as IDM, techno, and house. Compatible with Ableton Live 12.0.5 and Max 8.6.2, this commercial plugin offers excellent value for musicians looking to elevate their productions. By simplifying rhythm creation, the MIDI Gate Slicer enables artists to focus on the creative aspects of their work.
#Max4Live #MIDI #Effects #AbletonLive #AkihikoMatsumoto #Rhythm #MusicProduction #Techno #IDM #House
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Metagraph 1.0 by ManifestAudioLLC is an innovative MIDI generator for Ableton Live that utilizes a grid-based interface for melody creation. It allows users to plot points that correspond to various musical parameters, including pitch, velocity, and note length. With features such as density control, users can adjust the complexity of their MIDI patterns, while the Manual grid mode enables freehand note entry and advanced tupleted layouts. Integration with Live 12’s scale and key systems ensures that melodies stay musically coherent. Designed for flexibility, Metagraph encourages dynamic music production and exploration, making it an essential tool for electronic musicians. Requires Ableton Live 12 and Max 8.6.x.
#Max4Live #AbletonLive #MIDI #MusicProduction #PatternGenerators #Sequencers #ElectronicMusic #SoundDesign #ManifestAudioLLC #Metagraph
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The Phase Shifter 1.0.0 is a Max4Live audio device designed for Ableton Live, created by denpa2. This tool utilizes all-pass filters to introduce a soft phase shift to low frequencies, enhancing the punch and character of bass tracks and kick drums. Featuring three primary controls—Stage, Freq, and Q—it allows users to manipulate the depth and texture of the low end effectively. The ‘Stage’ parameter sets the number of filters, the ‘Freq’ knob adjusts the filter frequency to target specific areas of the low spectrum, and the ‘Q’ control shapes the resonance quality of the effect. With compatibility for Ableton Live version 10.1.43 and Max version 8.1.11, Phase Shifter 1.0.0 is an essential tool for any producer looking to sculpt a robust low end in their mixes.
#Phase_Shifter #Max4Live #AbletonLive #AudioProcessing #LowEnd #MusicProduction
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The Typewriter 1.0 Max4Live device is a MIDI generator that transforms typed text into MIDI patterns by converting ASCII values of each character. It allows users to craft melodies and rhythms by typing directly into its interface, with customizable parameters for pitch, velocity, length, and rests for spaces. Seamless integration with Ableton Live’s scale and key features ensures generated MIDI remains harmonically cohesive. This device is included in the MIDI Toolset 002 and requires Live 12 and Max 8.6.x. It is designed for music creators looking to explore innovative text-driven compositions and is user-friendly, accentuating creativity without demanding technical expertise.
#Typewriter #Max4Live #MIDI #AbletonLive #MusicProduction #PatternGenerators #Sequencers #CommercialLicense
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MAD PAD 1.0 is a Max4Live device tailored for real-time audio transformation in Ableton Live. Developed by Ziob, it converts audio input into a dynamic loop-pad with a user-friendly interface featuring the ‘AUD.IN’ input level fader and ramp time adjustment. The core functionality includes the ‘REC’ feature which captures audio snippets and transforms them into seamless loops, supported by built-in reverb and delay effects. The unique ‘Split-8’ section allows users to divide and manipulate the captured loop across eight channels for intricate sound design with adjustable pitch, pan, and volume settings. Enhanced with an arpeggiator, MAD PAD encourages expressive sound manipulation throughout live performances and studio sessions. Additionally, it features a ‘PREST’ section for saving presets, a MIDI input option for real-time control, and a ‘Post-effect’ section for final output adjustments. Designed for optimal performance with Ableton Live 12.0.5 or Max 8.6.2, it serves as an essential tool for musicians seeking innovative audio processing solutions.
#Max4Live #AbletonLive #AudioManipulation #AudioEffects #SoundDesign #MIDI #Looping #LivePerformance #ElectronicMusic
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Akihiko Matsumoto’s Complex 1.0 is a Max for Live instrument designed for modular synthesis within Ableton Live, integrating advanced features to facilitate creative sound design. It features a dual wavefolding engine and sophisticated frequency modulation (FM) capabilities for crafting complex sonic textures and rich harmonic structures. The device emphasizes true stereo oscillation, allowing for detailed spatial manipulation and immersive sound staging. With an intuitive interface, Complex 1.0 caters to users across genres — from IDM to dubstep — by offering an extensive range of sonic possibilities. Its architecture bridges the heritage of modular synthesis while providing modern digital flexibility, making it accessible for both novice and seasoned producers in the contemporary electronic music landscape.
#Max4Live #ModularSynthesis #Complex1_0 #AkihikoMatsumoto #ElectronicMusic #SoundDesign #AbletonLive #FMSynthesis #Wavefolding #StereoSound
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Metapulse 1.0, developed by ManifestAudioLLC, is a Max4Live MIDI generator designed for probabilistic MIDI generation. It builds on the real-time capabilities of the Pulse Engine, allowing users to create intricate note patterns with adjustable dynamic parameters. Features include randomization of pitch, velocity, and note length, as well as control over decay settings to enhance musicality. The advanced mode introduces customizable limits for each parameter, offering three behaviors (Clip, Wrap, Fold) to shape output response. With its native scale awareness, Metapulse ensures generated notes remain harmonically coherent within the selected key, while an intuitive interface and Info View provide user-friendly guidance. Ideal for both novices and seasoned producers, Metapulse serves as a powerful tool for creative exploration in MIDI composition.
#Metapulse #AbletonLive #Max4Live #MIDIGenerator #MusicProduction #Randomization #PatternGenerator #CreativeMusic #MusicTech #ProductionTools
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The FM Sampler 1.0 by Remo De Vico is a Max4Live instrument designed for Ableton Live that leverages frequency modulation (FM) synthesis to transform drum loops. By allowing control over modulator and carrier signals of samples, it empowers users to create unique sound variations. Compatible with Ableton Live 10.1 and Max 8.0.4, the FM Sampler offers an intuitive interface perfect for both beginners and seasoned producers. Users can easily load samples from Remo De Vico’s curated collection or their own, and manipulate FM parameters to explore a wide array of timbres. The device encourages experimentation, automation, and layering techniques to enhance sonic creativity while redefining the source material.
#FM_Sampler #Max4Live #FM_Synthesis #AbletonLive #SoundDesign #MIDI #MusicProduction #DrumLoops #ElectronicMusic #CreativeTools
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Percotope 1.0 is a powerful MIDI generator for Ableton Live developed by ManifestAudioLLC, designed to create both unconventional and quantized rhythms. Its features include pitch and velocity settings, a Nudge control for temporal adjustments, and scale-aware functionality for harmonic alignment. Users can explore creative rhythmic possibilities by manipulating beat counts and incorporating the new Tuplet mode from version 1.1, allowing for complex quantization. Adaptable color themes enhance usability in different aesthetics, and an annotated Info View makes the device accessible for all skill levels. Ideal for producers seeking unique, organic rhythms that preserve human-like timing and spontaneity.
#Percotope #Max4Live #AbletonLive #MIDI #RhythmGenerator #MusicProduction #ElectronicMusic #DeveloperTools #MusicTechnology
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Empires Risers and Drops Designer by nelGabriel is a Max for Live audio effect designed for creating transitions in Ableton Live efficiently. Streamlining the production process for risers and drops, it features a user-friendly interface with two main buttons for easy activation. The device allows for seamless shifts between risers and drops, with customizable parameters for frequency, length, and modulation via its LFO. A ‘cut’ function enables precise control over riser termination, generating suspense before drops. The full version enhances capabilities with an FM oscillator and advanced noise shaping. Ideal for electronic music genres, this device empowers users to create dramatic audio dynamics quickly while focusing on creativity.
#Empires #Risers #Drops #Designer #Max4Live #AbletonLive #SoundDesign #AudioEffects #ElectronicMusic #MusicProduction
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Sound Browser 1.0 is a Max4Live audio effect device developed by killihu, specifically designed to enhance preset navigation within Ableton Live. It allows users to browse and preview audio presets directly in the Ableton interface, significantly optimizing the workflow and creativity of music production. Supporting various file types such as ADG, ADV, ALC, AUPRESET, and VSTPRESET, this device integrates seamlessly with existing libraries while enabling quick audio previews to aid in sound selection. Additionally, a complementary tool is offered to create audio preview files, further improving the efficiency of navigating large preset collections. Aimed at both novice and experienced producers, Sound Browser 1.0 is poised to transform audio manipulation practices in the Ableton Live community.
#Max4Live #AbletonLive #AudioEffects #SoundDesign #PresetNavigation #MusicProduction #Killihu #Efficiency #Creativity
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