Dim Solo by Elisabeth Homeland 1.0 is a Max4Live device that enhances soloing functionality in Ableton Live. Ableton’s default solo feature mutes non-soloed tracks, losing all context. Dim Solo, however, allows non-soloed tracks to play faintly in the background, providing context while focusing on a soloed track. This device serves as a comprehensive solution for Ableton Live that lacks such a feature. This commercial utility tool functions with Ableton Live version 11.1.18 and Max version 8.1.5 and had not needed an update since its release on June 3rd, 2024, representing its time-tested reliability.
Dim Solo shines in isolating tracks without cutting out the context, whether it needs to solo a track in a group without the group’s effects or understand how individual tracks interact with the rest. With this device, the solo function becomes not an all-or-nothing option, but a calibrated control method.
In practical use, ‘DIM SOLO by Elisabeth Homeland 1.0’ can be positioned under the master track of Ableton Live. The device dims other tracks when solo mode activates on any chosen track, maintaining audibility but not overpowering the selected track’s sound. The amount of dimming is adjustable according to user needs.
In dense mixes, the device allows the user to manage a leading track while maintaining the context by subtly keeping the other tracks audible. This utility enables the easy blending of soloed elements with the rest of your track, provides a perspective of how the soloed tracks interact with others, and assists in making informed changes that fit well with the full arrangement.
‘DIM SOLO by Elisabeth Homeland 1.0’ offers valuable assistance for complex sessions, saving time and reducing the struggle of balancing mixes. This Max4Live MIDI device is essential for electronic music producers seeking fine-tuned control and context-driven soloing in their Ableton Live mixes.
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ASA Tin 1.0 is a Max4Live device developed by OSTINSOLO, which introduces an innovative voice-command functionality to enhance the Ableton Live Suite user experience. Compatible with Ableton Live versions 11 & 12 both on macOS (10.9 and later) and Windows (10 and 11), ASA Tin 1.0 allows the execution of basic commands vocally. This allows greater focus on your production work or live performances. Key features include track number control, device searching by name, audio effect, or synth type. ASA Tin 1.0 provides efficient device management, including selection, deletion, and mutation along with controls for soloing, arming, playing, pausing, stopping, resuming, and recording.
ASA Tin 1.0 also offers three envelope modulations for MIDI movements: Slow, Shift, and Now controls can be defined by values such as “Shift 50” or “Fast 80”, providing nuanced control over MIDI tracks. Able to function in both session and arranger modes, ASA Tin 1.0 is suitable for a range of users, beginners through to advanced, across both production and live performance scenarios.
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“Frequency Modulation V1.0” is a Max4Live software device created by developer Supertramp162 for use within Ableton Live music production environment. This tool allows producers to modulate the frequency of any audio signal in an Ableton Live session through a process known as Frequency Modulation. The device comes with modulation options that let the user either sync with Ableton’s tempo or select a specific frequency range, offering precision and flexibility in shaping the sound. It incorporates a wet/dry mix control feature that assists in blending the modulated signal with the original sound, enhancing the depth of the sound design. The Frequency Modulation V1.0 tool is currently in beta stage and its development is ongoing, allowing for continuous enhancements in its functionality.
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The ALEXKID – SEQUENCER BUNDLE D 1.0 is a sequencing bundle designed for Ableton Live, created by Isotonik Studios. It consists of two components, PEACH and POLYLLOP. PEACH is a polyrhythmic arpeggiator with the capability of effortlessly producing complex arpeggios and polyrhythms across various music genres. POLYLLOP, on the other hand, is a polyphonic polyrhythmic sequencer that enables the creation of intricate sequences matching diverse musical standards, from Detroit Techno to Ambient counterpoints. This software operates optimally with Ableton Live versions 11.1.18 and Max 8.1.5, ensuring efficient and smooth performance in the digital audio workstation environment. The ALEXKID – SEQUENCER BUNDLE D 1.0 was commercially released on June 3, 2024.
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Amplitude Modulation V1.0 is a Max4Live device crafted by Supertramp162 for musicians and audio engineers using Abelton Live. This device empowers users to modulate the amplitude of sound in their projects, producing a dynamic audio environment. It covers a frequency range from 0Hz to 40Hz and can also be synced with Ableton’s tempo, offering flexibility in creating various rhythmic effects.
A significant feature of this module is its wet/dry mix control, providing a broad landscape of sonic possibilities by blending the modulated and original signals. This is especially beneficial when constructing various textural patterns, from subtle movements to dramatic tremolo effects.
The device, although still in development, has proven itself robust and dependable, with over 40 downloads since its release. It is compatible with Live version 10.1.18 and Max version 8.1.5, thus accessible for majority setups.
It offers a goldmine for creative exploration and is most beneficial for producers eager to experiment with new paradigms in sound design. Manual controls for the modulation frequency provide precise tweaking possibilities for live performances and automation during arrangement.
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