Scale Settings 1.0, developed by Rivanni, is a Max4Live utility plugin designed for Ableton Live 12. As a MIDI device, it provides an intuitive interface for visualization and editing of musical scales. In contrast to the conventional Ableton Live interface, Scale Settings 1.0 has replaced the transport bar limitations with a resizable pop-up window, making it easier for users to adjust the notes and scales on the screen.
The plugin allows sound triggers in Ableton Live 12 sessions to be mapped directly to the preferred scale settings, a feature which is missing in the transport bar, providing a more immersive interaction with adjusting musical scales. The plugin provides a two-fold visualization of notes used in the selected scale, making scale interactions and effects on a musical composition easier to comprehend.
Although, no updates have been launched since its inception in May 2024, the initial design of Scale Settings 1.0 remains a highly versatile and intuitive tool compatible with all kinds of workflow. The plugin allows seamless integration with Ableton’s Push hardware, making it an ideal tool for use in live performances. This utility has seen 64 downloads so far, reflecting its growing popularity among Ableton Live 12 users.
Despite lacking ratings, Scale Settings 1.0 is a significant contribution to the musical world. It provides the freedom to explore scale manipulation in a creative and productive manner while producing music. Overall, this user-friendly and functionality-focused Max4Live device offers an efficient method for understanding and implementing scales, and is worth exploring for future enhancements and updates.
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HEATkick 1.0 is a Max4Live device primarily used for synthesized percussion. Developed by unkdevices, HEATkick acts as a comprehensive kick drum synthesizer, offering dynamic capabilities for creating unique and impactful drum sounds. Key features include an additive sub generator for unprecedented depth and punch, a “heat” knob for driving dynamic distortion, and two integrated samplers for layering sound and creating complex kick drum textures. Controllers and producers can manipulate elements, such as envelopes, ring modulation, and filters, to fine-tune the sound sculpting process. Along with MIDI parameter integration, HEATkick also includes an output clipping feature to maintain controlled output limits, preventing digital distortion and unwanted clipping. Furthermore, HEATkick 1.0 comes with a commercial license, ensuring protection against copyright infringements.
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Simplify Envelope More – Automation Simplifier 1.0 is an advanced software utility developed by acrabeth for Ableton Live. Classified as a Max4Live device, Simplify More enhances the native “Simplify Envelope” feature in Ableton Live that targets automation curves. It caters primarily to the parameter mapping and automation needs of music producers. The tool simplifies complex automation envelopes, thus giving users improved control while maintaining a user-friendly interface.
The software was released May 20, 2024, for use with Ableton Live 11.1.01 and Max 8.1.5. Despite initial underperformance in download statistics and user rating, it proves invaluable in streamlining music production workflows. It welcomes both technical and non-technical users to the world of electronic music production, proving that simplicity can foster creativity.
Although the software does not hold a specific license, its potential holds promise for future development. It allows for precision in editing automation while also reducing digital complexity. Simplify More also encourages a reevaluation of desired complexity levels in automation envelopes, thus fostering efficiency and innovation in the Ableton Live environment.
In use, it simplifies complex automation curves, streamlining the editors’ task without compromising the essence of musical expression. It not only enhances the visual cleanliness of a music project but also reduces the CPU load, proving vital in live performances and low-powered systems.
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The FDN 1.0 by OspreyInstruments is a Max4Live device offering a robust sound manipulation and sculpting tool compatible with Live 10.1.18 and Max 8.1.5. Its core framework consists of an 8-channel serial diffuser network and a corresponding 8-channel feedback delay network enabling intricate sound processing. It includes a 20-channel early reflection system to mimic real-world acoustics, and a bitcrusher unit combined with saturation functionalities for non-linear distortions and signal transformations. The device encourages exploration of its multiple settings, allowing creators to discover unique sound variations. It offers a learning gateway to reverb design and sound processing principles. The device can be incorporated in Ableton Live to create evolving ambient landscapes through sound layering and manipulation.
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The Micronizer 3.0 is a Max for Live instrument developed by PatriceEliseEarle, specifically designed for Ableton Live. It leverages the concept of microtonal modulation in sound samples and introduces a 256-voice polyphony feature. The Micronizer employs a unique music tuning system, n-EDO (equal division of the octave), allowing users to precisely scale their sound samples. It also provides parameters for controlling the depth of sound, which are dictated by velocity values.
The software has built-in functionality for pitch and velocity extraction through MIDI input, which can then be fine-tuned using the Microtonal MIDI-to-Frequency component. Users can adjust frequency and ‘center’ parameters for optimizing the sound sample’s key placement positions.
Another prominent feature of Micronizer is its innovative tuning functionality, allowing users to calibrate input pitch to match the tuning pitch via the Alignment function. The TUNE feature, Modal function, and Tonal function further supplement microtonal sampling capabilities.
The software is compatible with Ableton Live version 11.3.25 and Max version 8.6.2. Micronizer is commercially licensed and serves as a useful tool for music producers and musicians looking to incorporate non-traditional sound design techniques into their compositions.
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