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The 16NotesTrigger 1.0 is a Max4Live device by an21 designed for integrating unconventional controllers, such as USB gamepads, into Ableton Live workflows. This device features 16 MIDI triggers, each corresponding to a pad in the standard 16-pad drum rack layout. Built to enhance creative MIDI triggering, it allows users to map gamepad buttons directly to MIDI notes, elevating performance dynamics beyond traditional methods. Additionally, its ’16PitchChanges’ feature facilitates quick note transposition, streamlining the process of adapting to various drum presets. While easy to set up within Ableton Live, a foundational knowledge of MIDI mapping is recommended for optimal use.
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seqGPT 0.2 is a Max4Live MIDI effect designed for Ableton Live, utilizing OpenAI’s generative AI to convert text prompts into unique MIDI sequences. Compatible with Ableton Live 11.3.35 and Max 8.5.8, this device allows users to input descriptive phrases that are translated into rhythmically engaging MIDI patterns. The interface includes a text input for prompts, a ‘Generate’ button, and outputs MIDI data to any connected instrument, enhancing production workflows by automating sequence generation. Ideal for musicians and sound designers, seqGPT 0.2 encourages creative exploration through its AI-driven process, fostering innovative compositions and soundscapes without the manual labor traditionally involved in MIDI sequencing.
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Random Triads 1.0 is a Max for Live device designed by Remo De Vico for generating random triadic chord progressions within Ableton Live. This plugin functions as a chord generator, allowing users to create complex and evolving ambient soundscapes without requiring extensive music theory knowledge. Featuring a straightforward interface, it provides seamless integration into Ableton Live sessions (compatible with versions 10.1 and Max 8.0.4), offering musicians a tool to explore harmonic textures and layers effortlessly. The device encourages creativity and play, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced producers in the ambient and drone genres, and is available for free download.
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SNESPADtoMAP 1.0 is a Max4Live MIDI effect designed to convert an SNES-style USB gamepad into a versatile MIDI controller for use within Ableton Live. This innovative device allows users to map gamepad buttons to MIDI controls, enhancing music production workflows with tactile feedback. Primarily tailored for Thrustmaster’s Firestorm Digital 3 gamepad, it may also support other similar models. Installation and setup require connecting the gamepad, adding SNESPADtoMAP to a MIDI track, and configuring button mappings. The device encourages a seamless blend of music and gaming, inviting creative exploration and real-time performance manipulation. Released on October 30, 2024, this free utility fosters engagement and nostalgic interaction within electronic music projects.
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Ambi 1.1 is a Max4Live device designed for creating ambient soundscapes within Ableton Live. Developed by ijoaudio, it allows for innovative audio manipulation through pitch shifting in perfect fifths, controlled by a versatile ‘Clock’ knob. This knob enables gradual degradation and restoration of audio quality, imparting a lo-fi texture that enhances the sound. Ambi 1.1 also features two distinct reverb modes—’cavernous’ for deep atmospheric sounds and ‘shimmer’ for ethereal qualities—along with delay effects that add rhythmic depth. This device promotes exploration within sound processing, encouraging users to experiment with pitch, fidelity, and layering to create immersive auditory experiences. It is compatible with Ableton Live 12.1 and Max 8.6.2, making it a powerful asset for producers in the ambient genre.
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