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Scale Helper 1.0 is a Max for Live tool designed to enhance music production within Ableton Live by providing an interactive visual representation of musical scales. This audio effect device allows users to effortlessly manage and visualize the notes of any selected scale in real-time, significantly streamlining the composition process. By simply installing and attaching it to any track or the master track, users can easily access a floating window that maps the current scale, facilitating creative workflow without the need for constant screen-switching or memory recalls. Scale Helper 1.0 is compatible with Ableton Live 12.0.5 and Max 9, making it a versatile addition for producers of all experience levels. Its functionality promotes understanding of scale structures, encouraging exploration and experimentation with new musical ideas while ensuring tonal consistency across compositions.
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StepByStep 1.0 is a Max4Live MIDI sequencer designed to enhance real-time music creation within Ableton Live. It features a user-friendly interface that allows musicians to input notes directly via a MIDI controller, minimizing workflow disruption. The device supports granular control over pitch, velocity, and note length for each of its 16 steps, enabling the crafting of intricate sequences. Users can manipulate key parameters like Direction, Rate, and Swing to alter rhythmic patterns dynamically. With scale and mode options, including a ‘chromatic’ mode, it ensures harmonic compatibility with the musical context. A Random button provides spontaneous sequence generation, ideal for live performances. Compatible with Ableton Live 11.3.10 and Max 8.5.5, StepByStep 1.0 facilitates deep experimentation and expression, making it a valuable addition for producers and live performers alike.
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Oblique Strategies 1.0 is a Max4Live MIDI instrument by RemoDeVico that encourages lateral thinking and creativity in music production. Based on the original concept by Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt, it presents a series of thought-provoking aphorisms intended to help artists break through creative barriers. Each time the device is activated, it generates a random strategy card, offering fresh perspectives that can redefine an artist’s approach to their music. It’s designed for use in Ableton Live 10.1 and higher, compatible with Max 8.0.4. The device simplifies integration into live sessions, allowing musicians to utilize strategies that inspire new melodies, arrangements, and sound textures. Available for free download, it serves as an innovative tool for electronic musicians seeking to revitalize their creative process.
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Clouds 1.0 is a Max4Live device designed for Ableton Live, created by Emilíe Guillet and OpOloop. It functions as a granular sampler, enabling users to manipulate audio samples with immense flexibility. Features include real-time grain transformation, four configurable modes for granular synthesis, and a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface for sample management. The device is compatible with Ableton Live 12 and Max 8, facilitating seamless integration into music production workflows. Users can adjust parameters like grain density, size, pitch, and texture to explore and create unique soundscapes. Clouds 1.0 is freely available, making it an accessible tool for both novice and experienced producers looking to delve into granular sound design.
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