Coalescence is a concatenative multi-sampler that uses machine learning (SOM neural network) to organize similar sample slices into clusters based on a chosen spectral feature. There are three playback modes that take advantage of these clusters in various ways: Point, Rings, and Paths. Additionally, external audio input can be routed for modulations and to control what audio slices play based on its similarity. All of these combined with a robust modulation system makes Coalescence one beast of a compact sampler for many different situations!

NOTE: There are two issues with certain sample loading situations at the moment, scroll down to the 'CURRENT ISSUES WITH SAMPLE LOADING' section below for more info...

Walkthrough video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yloQGXstkWk

Comes with:

The device, user manual, 42 presets, 14 samples, Strange Mod modulator device (for one of the presets)

Version Info:

Works with Live 10 and up!

Features:

• Supports dropping of multiple samples, individual or folders (up to 2000), for concatenative sampling. Each sample has individual parameters for pitch, volume, direction and transient sensitivity
• Neural Network (SOM) that organizes sample slices based on a chosen spectral feature and visualizes them in a 2D circle
• Three playback modes:
• Point: choose a single sample slice point to play from, MIDI repitches playback. Closest to a classic sampler. Option for external audio input to control lookup point based on similarity
• Rings: MIDI pitches trigger circlular ranges called Rings, when a Ring is triggered it plays a random sample within its range. Great for drum kits, or any kind of sample slicing. There are auto and manual Ring creation options
• Paths: MIDI pitches trigger individual playback paths that can glide or jump through the sample slices. Great for creating sequences or all kinds of movement! Alternatively there is a Single path mode in which only one path can be triggered and MIDI pitches instead repitch the playback
• Various settings for the network including ones for training and previewing the network:
• 4 different spectral features to choose for clustering the sample slices: (Chroma) describes the slice in terms of a 24 step chromatic scale, good for sorting based on tonality. (Mel and Bark) these two describe the slice with intensities from low to high frequencies based on psychoacoustic perceptions of equal distant steps. Each scales the frequencies differently, good for anything you want sorted based on low to high frequencies such as percussion, etc. (Speech) uses Mel Cepstral Coefficients (MFCC) which are commonly used for speech recognition, good for sorting vowels, etc.
• Option to use transients only for the sample slices fed into the network or using every spectral frame
• Cluster radius size and various training parameters
• Various sample playback settings:
• Standard playback settings such as voices, playback direction, one shot or loop, loop size (can be in time, beats, or by transient length), pitch, and fade window
• Various parameters for the different playback modes and sample slice lookup
• A phase vocoder playback mode where you can time stretch. It also has a spectral attack and release for cheap blur effects or fading between specra
• External audio input routing with various uses:
• Option to have the sampler voices triggered by the input transient detector instead of by MIDI notes. This way you can trigger voices of the sampler with an external input!
• As mentioned the input can optionally control what sample slice is playing based on its similarity to the input at any moment. This opens up the doors for a pseudo style-transfer and other effects (Note: they are not the cleanest and most robust results but great for experimentation and can work well if dialed-in and handled correctly). Some examples of uses: beat boxing with voice to trigger drum sounds, having one sound 'mask' another such as style-transfer-esk effect (using the phase vocoder playback mode), creating a voice controlled synth, etc
• An envelope follower and pitch detector which can be used for modulation
• A modulation system, each modulation source has two mappable destinations:
• Two LFO's with perlin noise options
• Two envelopes
• Two random spray values created at the beginning of each voice
• The routed external audio input's envelope follower and pitch detector
• Standard MIDI sources: velocity, key pitch, aftertouch, pitch bend, mod wheel
• Per voice filter with a few modes:
• Standard simple biquad filter with standard shapes
• Ladder filter mode
• Vowel or Formant filter mode with formant options, frequecy shifting, spreading, and bandwidth sloping
• Now includes MPE support (in the modulation mapping)!!!
• NOTE OF TRANSPARENCY AND LIMITATIONS:
• I do not claim this device to be the most robust neural sample library organizer, so if you are thinking to try and overload the device by dropping in many hundreds of mid-sized samples or very long samples simultaneously you will certainly hit limits. That said, it stil analyzes and trains samples fast, details below
• Dropping in say a hundred or two one shot drum samples will be analyzed and trained by the network fast, but if they are hundreds of loops over 10 seconds in length each, that may take some time depending on the details
• Dropping in individual samples up to about thirty seconds is fast (analyzes instantly for short samples and about 1-2 seconds up to thirty depending on samplerate), over that you may wait a few seconds or way longer depending how much longer. If you drop in a thirty minute sample you will be waiting a while (samplerate matters too)
• An imporant note is that although the device can handle up to 2000 samples, the neural network only has 2500 slots for holding sample slices, so unless the samples are one-shot percussion samples you will fill up the network loooooong before you reach 2000 samples. Therefore this device is meant more to work with a handful of samples, or many one-shot samples than an entire library
• Similarly, the neural network training time will vary a lot depending on how much sample data there is, and whether you are only sending in transients or every spectral frame. Sending in transients only is generally very fast but it depends on how much sample content there is
• The good news is that the nerual network is saved in the device instance or preset, so if you do train a large amount of sample data, you won't have to again. Similarly for the sample analysis there is an option to save the analysis files so if you want to load a preset or long sample instantly you can have the analysis file saved
• CURRENT ISSUES WITH SAMPLE LOADING:
• (1): Protected samples from Ableton Packs cannot be loaded. This is because I cannot use the Live.Drop object to decode protected samples because of the multisample nature of the device.
• (2): Samples dropped into Coalescence that were recorded in a never before saved Live set will not be recalled. This is because the path of the Live Set changes after it is saved for the first time and there is no legitimate way of getting the Path of the current Live set to work with paths relatively (a huge flaw in MaxForLive). This will also cause issues with changing Live Set names. In the meantime, always save your Live set for the first time before dropping in samples that were recorded in that Live set. If you accidently do that, just drop and swap the samples out after you've saved the set for the first time!

To Install And Use Presets:

Drop the entire folder called 'Coalescence' (NOT the folder called 'Coalescence v.x.x.x') into the folder 'ableton/user library/presets/instruments/max instrument'. This is found in the 'Places' section in Live's browser or in your finder/file browser. If you are going through finder (mac) the Ableton folder is typically in your 'Music' folder. If you are going through your file browser (windows) it is typically in the 'My Music' folder. The path to the .amxd file should be: 'ableton/user library/presets/instruments/max instrument/Coalescence/Coalescence.amxd'

If There Are Issues:

Make sure you have the latest version of Live 10 or Live 11. If that doesn't resolve things then download the latest version of Max/MSP from Cycling74.com (you don't need a license to download it), then in Live's preferences, set max to that version and reset Live (if you have an old crack of Live then you will have to add a line in the options.txt text to make that work, google for more info). If you still have issues after that then reach out to me (email is below).

Superposition is a monophonic probabilistic concatenative multisampler with an inbuilt multi-fx and modulation system. It centers around transitioning between playback States; each State essentially is a preset for playback (including playing different samples), FX, and modulation settings/mappings. Additionally there are three playback modes (normal, grain, spectral) for time stretching and freezing effects. You can transition between playback States using the Markov probability system or through MIDI notes (or both simultaneously!). The device is pretty open ended and has many uses but it is great for sample mangling/cut up, generative melodies, jungle DnB and other breakbeats, glitchy FX/rhythms/textures, ambient progressions, and quite a lot more depending how you set it up!

Walkthrough video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY3-K9VlmjE

Comes with:

The device, user manual, 29 presets, 7 samples

Version Info:

Works with Live 10 and up!

Features:

• Probabilistic Markov system that can switch between different playback States
• Manual and two modes of Auto triggering the next playback State
• MIDI control of playback States and gating playback
• Parameter transition gliding
• Ability to lock and loop the last set number of transitions (for a repetitive rhythm)
• 2D interface for editing the different States
• Up to 16 Playback States of various parameters:
• Selection of playback between up to 6 samples (which can be warped individually to retain the rhythm of their original tempo)
• 3 different start position modes: percentage of sample, bars/beats, and a No-Start mode where the last sample and left off position are used instead
• 3 different playback modes: normal, granular, and spectral. Granular and spectral have a speed parameter for time stretching. Granular mode has grain size and spray options
• Playback direction, loop length, repitions, volume fade window, and independent auto transitioning parameters
• Basic effects: filter, distortion, sample reduction, wavefolding, phaser, delay, and reverb
• Modulation sources: ADS envelope, step sequencer, LFO, and random spray. Most of the State parameters mentioned above can be modulated. Modulation values and their mappings are individual per State!
• Transition probabilities
• Randomization options for each parameter category

To Install And Use Presets:

Drop the entire folder called 'Superposition' (NOT the folder called 'Superposition v.x.x.x') into the folder 'ableton/user library/presets/instruments/max instrument'. This is found in the 'Places' section in Live's browser or in your finder/file browser. If you are going through finder (mac) the Ableton folder is typically in your 'Music' folder. If you are going through your file browser (windows) it is typically in the 'My Music' folder. The path to the .amxd file should be: 'ableton/user library/presets/instruments/max instrument/Superposition/Superposition.amxd'

If There Are Issues:

Make sure you have the latest version of Live 10 or Live 11. If that doesn't resolve things then download the latest version of Max/MSP from Cycling74.com (you don't need a license to download it), then in Live's preferences, set max to that version and reset Live (if you have an old crack of Live then you will have to add a line in the options.txt text to make that work, google for more info). If you still have issues after that then reach out to me (email is below).

Natural Selection explores an evolutionary process with sound design! It treats the parameter values of presets as DNA values which are mixed together and mutated over generations to create new sounds. You play the role of the environment, selecting preferable sounds to continue to pass their DNA to the next generations. And over the generations the sound will evolve closer to your preferences. Sound design with your sonic intuition, without even touching the synth parameters (unless you want to;))! There are two versions of Natural Selection. This device, Natural Selection S, can mix and mutate presets of an internal versatile poly synthesizer (also an internal rhythm/note generator and FX chain) to discover new sounds and combinations. Check out the features and videos below to understand more about the internal synth and the evolution system!

The other version, Natural Selection P, applies this process to any external audio device or rack of devices.

The design of these devices is by River Marchand

Walkthrough video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD-is3EZ4XQ

Comes with:

The device, user manual, 117 presets (some presets have many presets within them too!)

Version Info:

Works with Live 10 and up! Except for a few Bass presets which are Live 11+

Features:

• Genetic algorithm that treats parameter value presets as a genotypes or 'DNA'. New ‘child’ presets are created by mixing 2 parents’ parameter values to create new generations of presets (all generations forming a 'Family Tree' of presets). Some of the functions included in this system:
• Mutation amount and two mutation modes
• Ability to limit the number of generations copulating for a new generation
• Ability to start a new tree of presets from those of a previoius tree
• Two modes for adding 'seed' presets: (1) current values of the device with optional random spreading (this way you can also load in adv presets and add them as seeds to the tree). (2) Randomized seeds
• Functions for remixing parent presets DNA to create a new child and for saving the current parameter values into any child's DNA
• Rating system to add bias to certain genetics when creating a new generation
• Two page UI for navigating the various generations and children of presets
• A section where you can morph up to 8 presets with two XY quadrants and a blend slider between them
• For this device, the genetic preset system applies to presets of an internal poly synth + note generator + effects system
• Versatile internal poly synth:
• 2 Sources available. The voice types for each source are: (1) Basic morphable oscillator with FM options, (2) Resonator with mallet exciter, (3) Karplus Strong String with mallet exciter, (4) Wavetable oscillator with various wavetable options (and ability for User wavetable file drops) and FM options, (5) white noise oscillator
• Unique 'partials' system. Each partial is a source voice. Set the number of partials and the spread between each partial (100% spread is normal harmonic distribution) as well as exponential scaling option (Bias) in order to create a variety of effects. NOTE: increasing partials increases CPU
• Two filters with basic filter shapes, ladder filter, and a vowel/formant filter
• Modulation system each source with two destinations and bipolar attenuation. Sources: 2 LFOs, 2 Envelopes, 2 spray values, MIDI sources (pitch, velocity, PB, adftertouch, modwheel)
• Portamento, internal limiter, up to 16 voices
• Rhythmic Note Generator system:
• A trigger with sync and free ms rate options and a swing amount
• Two gating modes: (Euclid) a euclidean sequencer with a unique 'Slope' parameter that clusters pules at either the beginning or end of the sequence. (Rand) random note gating
• Two pitch modes: (Seq) a linear step sequencer, (Rand) random pitches. Both have scale and tonic options
• Random ranged velocity and duration generation
• The inclusion of this system allows you to morph and evolve rhythms and even treat each child as an organism with its own 'voice' and 'song'
• Effects System that includes distortion, chorus, phaser, delay, and reverb
• Now includes MPE support (in the modulation mapping)!!!

To Install And Use Presets:

Drop the entire folder called 'Natural Selection S' (NOT the folder called 'Natural Selection S v.x.x.x') into the folder 'ableton/user library/presets/instruments/max instrument'. This is found in the 'Places' section in Live's browser or in your finder/file browser. If you are going through finder (mac) the Ableton folder is typically in your 'Music' folder. If you are going through your file browser (windows) it is typically in the 'My Music' folder. The path to the .amxd file should be: 'ableton/user library/presets/instruments/max instrument/Natural Selection S/Natural Selection S.amxd'

If There Are Issues:

Make sure you have the latest version of Live 10 or Live 11. If that doesn't resolve things then download the latest version of Max/MSP from Cycling74.com (you don't need a license to download it), then in Live's preferences, set max to that version and reset Live (if you have an old crack of Live then you will have to add a line in the options.txt text to make that work, google for more info). If you still have issues after that then reach out to me (email is below).

Natural Selection explores an evolutionary process with sound design! It treats the parameter values of presets as DNA values which are mixed together and mutated over generations to create new sounds. You play the role of the environment, selecting preferable sounds to continue to pass their DNA to the next generations. And over the generations the sound will evolve closer to your preferences. Sound design with your sonic intuition, without even touching the synth parameters (unless you want to;))! There are two versions of Natural Selection. This device, Natural Selection P, can mix and mutate presets of any external device or rack of devices in Ableton to discover new sounds and combinations. Check out the features and videos below to understand more the evolution system!

The other version - Natural Selection S - applies this process to an internal versatile poly synth + rhythm generator + effects system without any limitations!

The design of these devices is by River Marchand

***IMPORTANT*** scroll down to the ‘LIMITATIONS AND CAVEATS OF USING THIS DEVICE’ section to make sure you understand its limitations BEFORE PURCHASING!

Walkthrough video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7P_T2ZHVbU

Comes with:

The device, user manual, 12 presets (each of which contain many presets!)

Version Info:

Works with Live 10 and up! Except for one reverb preset which is Live 11+

Features:

• Genetic algorithm that treats parameter value presets as a genotypes or 'DNA'. New ‘child’ presets are created by mixing 2 parents’ parameter values to create new generations of presets (all generations forming a 'Family Tree' of presets). Some of the functions included in this system:
• Mutation amount and two mutation modes
• Ability to limit the number of generations copulating for a new generation
• Ability to start a new tree of presets from those of a previoius tree
• Two modes for adding 'seed' presets: (1) current values of the device with optional random spreading (this way you can also load in adv presets and add them as seeds to the tree). (2) Randomized seeds
• Functions for remixing parent presets DNA to create a new child and for saving the current parameter values into any child's DNA
• Rating system to add bias to certain genetics when creating a new generation
• Two page UI for navigating the various generations and children of presets
• A section where you can morph up to 8 presets with two XY quadrants and a blend slider between them
• For this device, the genetic preset system applies to presets of any external device or rack of devices in Ableton
• A section where you can manage the targeted parameters from the target device(s):
• Ability to toggle a parameter being included in the genetic preset system or not
• Ability to scale the value range of any parameter for the genetic preset loading to function within
• Toggle to automatically filter out problematic paramaters to target such as a 'Device On' parameter
• Functions for selecting or deselecting all parameters for a selected device
• *** LIMITATIONS AND CAVEATS OF USING THIS DEVICE. VERY IMPORTANT READ ***
• This device works with external devices parameters. Therefore, it can only work with parameters that are Automatable and Visible. What this means is that the only parameters it (and any device for that matter) can access and set are ones that you can MIDI map and automate and map to macros. So parameters like Wavetable’s waveform selection, or any newer devices modulation matrix, or Operators’ custom partial multislider, etc etc cannot be accessed by this device and therefore can not be included in the child/seed preset creation, mixing and recollection. Additionally and similarly there are big limitations with plugins. The only plugin parameters it can access are the ones that are set visible through the 'Configure' process. Ableton only allows up to 127 parameter values in a plugin to be exposed, so Natural Selection P can only collect up to 127 values from presets to use, and of course complex parameters in a plugin that can’t be exposed to Live can’t be used.
• So this means that if you want to use Natural Selection P to mix entire presets then you won’t be able to do that for cases mentioned above. Now that doesn’t mean you can’t use it at all on those devices, but maybe not in ways of evolving entire presets. For example, maybe you can;t change Wavetable’s modulation matrix at or or selected wavetable waveform. But you could still evolve and mutate a patch that includes other parameters of it, or the macros of a rack it is in, etc.
• So if you do want to evolve complete entire presets of external devices, you will have to use more basic ones such as Operator, all the OG effects, etc, or plugins that don’t have over 127 parameter values. This is also the reason I made the other device, Natural Selection S, which applies the same evolution process to an internal synth/rhythm generator/FX engine.

To Install And Use Presets:

Drop the entire folder called 'Natural Selection P' (NOT the folder called 'Natural Selection P v.x.x.x') into the folder 'ableton/user library/presets/audio effects/max audio effect'. This is found in the 'Places' section in Live's browser or in your finder/file browser. If you are going through finder (mac) the Ableton folder is typically in your 'Music' folder. If you are going through your file browser (windows) it is typically in the 'My Music' folder. The path to the .amxd file should be: 'ableton/user library/presets/audio effects/max audio effect/Natural Selection P/Natural Selection P.amxd'

If There Are Issues:

Make sure you have the latest version of Live 10 or Live 11. If that doesn't resolve things then download the latest version of Max/MSP from Cycling74.com (you don't need a license to download it), then in Live's preferences, set max to that version and reset Live (if you have an old crack of Live then you will have to add a line in the options.txt text to make that work, google for more info). If you still have issues after that then reach out to me (email is below).

Divisions is a MaxForLive MIDI Effect. Use various drawing tools to draw walls that balls can bounce off of. You can create up to 32 emitters to launch balls with different settings. When a ball bounces off of a wall, a MIDI note is output based on the settings of its emitter. Use Divisions to create various different MIDI effects in a less conventional way! Whether a sequencer, arppeggiator, melody/counter point/chord generator, note delay, and whatever else you come up with!

Walkthrough video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbchYS_s5ZE

Comes with:

The device, user manual, 30 presets

Version Info:

Works with Live 10 and up!

Features:

• Various cursor modes for drawing walls, and more:
• Emitter selector cursor for selecting, moving, and rotating emitters
• Free draw tool
• Line draw tool
• Ellipse, rectangle, and triangle shape tools with rotation and arc options
• Sine wave draw tool with phase and frequency options
• Eraser and clear drawn walls function
• Up to 32 emitters with independent settings that launch balls:
• XY Position and angle of launching balls
• Force of launch
• Friction for the balls (slows them over time)
• Chance of skipping ball launch triggering
• Two ball removal modes: after a certain interval or number of wall hits
• MIDI note pitch (the note it outputs when colliding with a wall)
• Various pitch scale options and tonic option
• MIDI note velocity
• MIDI note duration with sync options
• Modulation sources and bipolar amounts for the MIDI note pitch, velocity, and duration
• Modulation options include: Ball position (X and Y), distance from the center, speed, angle, index of total balls, random spray, number of hits left
• Functions for copy and pasting emitter settings to each other
• NOTE / DISCLAIMER: Emitter parameters cannot be modulated, automated or mapped! This is to avoid creating 32 instances of emitter settings which would make long loading times for the device. To compensate for this there is an internal parameter automation looper for the emitters described below!
• Various methods for triggering emitters to launch a ball:
• Manual and auto triggering at a set interval
• Various options for choosing which emitter is triggered
• Ability to have incoming MIDI notes trigger emission and even control when balls are removed
• Simulation speed option
• Lock to transport
• Various edge handling modes
• Note output interval quantization
• Emitter Parameter Automation looper, which loops changes in Emitter parameters
• Attractor/Repeller for adding simple attraction physics to the balls
• A small auxillary device called Divisions Listener, which allows sending MIDI notes from different emitters in once device instance to seperate tracks in Ableton so that you can control various instruments from one device.

To Install And Use Presets:

Drop the entire folder called 'Divisions' (NOT the folder called 'Divisions v.x.x.x') into the folder called 'ableton/user library/presets/midi effects/max midi effect'. This is found in the 'Places' section in Live's browser or in your finder/file browser. If you are going through finder (mac) the Ableton folder is typically in your 'Music' folder. If you are going through your file browser (windows) it is typically in the 'My Music' folder. The path to the .amxd file should be: 'ableton/user library/presets/midi effects/max midi effect/Divisions/Divisions.amxd'

If There Are Issues:

Make sure you have the latest version of Live 10 or Live 11. If that doesn't resolve things then download the latest version of Max/MSP from Cycling74.com (you don't need a license to download it), then in Live's preferences, set max to that version and reset Live (if you have an old crack of Live then you will have to add a line in the options.txt text to make that work, google for more info). If you still have issues after that then reach out to me (email is below).

Iridescence is a MaxForLive delay effect with arpeggiated note trails via a polyphonic real-time pitch shifting and delay system. You can select how many notes are in an arpeggiated “chord” created off of the audio input. Additionally, you can create up to 16 different chords that can transition via a Markov Chain (a probabilistic transition from chord to chord). This device can create beautiful harmonies off of a single note! There are various settings that allow the device to transform from one purpose to another. It is a powerhouse for real-time harmony on a continuous audio source! NOTE: This is an audio effect and though similar in some ways it is NOT by any means MIDI note arpeggiator!

Walkthrough video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j31V_XRElDY

Comes with:

The device, user manual, 30 presets

Version Info:

Works with Live 10 and up!

Features:

• Polyphonic real-time pitch shifting and delay mechanism that creates the effect of arppegiated delay trails on an incoming audio signal
• Up to 8 'notes' to create arppegiated sequences off of the original audio pitch.
• Delay time and feedback settings with swing options
• Ability to create up to 16 chords with different note combinations
• A probabilistic system (markov chain) to transition between the different chords, with manual and automatic transition trigger options
• Individual transition probabilties for each chord with randomization options
• Two different real-time pitch shifting algorithms
• Latching mode with different release options
• Pitch feedback options
• Automatic pitch detection and correction mode to change the note transpotions in real-time based ont he detected note and chosen Scale and Tonic
• Different panning options
• Lowpass and Highpass filter options
• Internal LFO with perlin noise and basic shape options for modulating the filter cutoff frequencies

To Install And Use Presets:

Drop the entire folder called 'Iridescence' (NOT the folder called 'Iridescence v.x.x.x') into the folder called 'ableton/user library/presets/audio effects/max audio effect'. This is found in the 'Places' section in Live's browser or in your finder/file browser. If you are going through finder (mac) the Ableton folder is typically in your 'Music' folder. If you are going through your file browser (windows) it is typically in the 'My Music' folder. The path to the .amxd file should be: 'ableton/user library/presets/audio effects/max audio effect/Iridescence/Iridescence.amxd'

If There Are Issues:

Make sure you have the latest version of Live 10 or Live 11. If that doesn't resolve things then download the latest version of Max/MSP from Cycling74.com (you don't need a license to download it), then in Live's preferences, set max to that version and reset Live (if you have an old crack of Live then you will have to add a line in the options.txt text to make that work, google for more info). If you still have issues after that then reach out to me (email is below).

Songbird is a MaxForLive audio instrument. It features a simulation of a flock of birds, each bird having its own model of a syrinx (a bird vocal organ) as well as a model of a simple birdbrain that controls the syrinx to create different syllables. Each bird’s position, speed, angle, etc in the flock can be mapped to various parameters as modulation sources. This device yields anything from textures, drones, rhythms, harsh/haunting/noisy/pretty tones, generative soundscapes, odd melodies, and of course different sounding bird calls!

The design of Songbird is a collaboration between myself and Alina Kano (alinakano.com)

Teaser video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omA36IR8u4s

Walkthrough video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31jzK1YOwXY

Comes with:

The device, user manual, 29 presets

Version Info:

Works with Live 10 and up!

Features:

• A boids or flocking simulation with up to 32 birds with several parameters:
• Rate, alignment, grouping, separation, sight radius, and force strength
• Option to visualize sight radiuses
• Randomize flock function
• Save flock state function and a function to revert to saved state on transport start
• Various parameters that are able to be mapped to several qualities of the flock for modulation:
• Index spread, X position, Y position, Angle, Speed, Proximity to neighbor, Density of neighbors, Birds in sight, Brain modulations, Random spray
• Several parameters for the bird brain model which create syllables (envelopes)
• Several parameters for the syllable qualities
• Parameters for making phrases or songs from the syllables
• Wavefold, FM and AM options
• Simple reverb parameters

To Install And Use Presets:

Drop the entire folder called 'Songbird' (NOT the folder called 'Songbird v.x.x.x') into the folder called 'ableton/user library/presets/instruments/max instrument'. This is found in the 'Places' section in Live's browser or in your finder/file browser. If you are going through finder (mac) the Ableton folder is typically in your 'Music' folder. If you are going through your file browser (windows) it is typically in the 'My Music' folder. The path to the .amxd file should be: 'ableton/user library/presets/instruments/max instrument/Songbird/Songbird.amxd'

If There Are Issues:

Make sure you have the latest version of Live 10 or Live 11. If that doesn't resolve things then download the latest version of Max/MSP from Cycling74.com (you don't need a license to download it), then in Live's preferences, set max to that version and reset Live (if you have an old crack of Live then you will have to add a line in the options.txt text to make that work, google for more info). If you still have issues after that then reach out to me (email is below).

data.train is a sampler mangler of sorts that can be used as an audio effect or instrument (works with dropped samples or live audio input). It centers around the modulation of sample playback and FX through a grid of math operators. Each playback and FX parameter has its own modulation source/value and each frame that value changes based on its selected math operator. By changing the operators in a chain of events and the source of their right-hand operand, you can create complex to harmonic oscillations that can be evolving over time or repeating rhythms. This device is great for many uses, especially for rhythmic effects, glitchy/chaotic/stuttering sounds, ambient/generative soundscapes, pretty effects, or adding a bit of weirdness to your sound.

Walkthrough video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ3KI_nGDqU

Comes with:

The device, user manual, 20 presets

Version Info:

Works with Live 10 and up!

Features:

• Modulation grid with various math operators and modes of operation
• Ability to freeze and loop modulation history
• Gliding
• Sample playback of either a dropped sample or audio incoming into the device with various playback options
• Start, loop size, pitch, scales for pitch modulation with the option for dropping in scala (.scl) tuning files, direction, fade window shaping, overdrive, filter, delay, gain and panning
• Ability to modulate nearly all playback and FX parameters
• Many transport syncing options for making clean rhtyhms
• Individual randomization and snapshot storage of parameters in both the modulation and playback section

To Install And Use Presets:

Drop the entire folder called 'data.train' (NOT the folder called 'data.train v.x.x.x') into the folder called 'ableton/user library/presets/audio effects/max audio effect'. This is found in the 'Places' section in Live's browser or in your finder/file browser. If you are going through finder (mac) the Ableton folder is typically in your 'Music' folder. If you are going through your file browser (windows) it is typically in the 'My Music' folder. The path to the .amxd file should be: 'ableton/user library/presets/audio effects/max audio effect/data.train/data.train.amxd'

If There Are Issues:

Make sure you have the latest version of Live 10 or Live 11. If that doesn't resolve things then download the latest version of Max/MSP from Cycling74.com (you don't need a license to download it), then in Live's preferences, set max to that version and reset Live (if you have an old crack of Live then you will have to add a line in the options.txt text to make that work, google for more info). If you still have issues after that then reach out to me (email is below).

Rhythmorphic is a max for live MIDI Effect. It has four sequencers that can create “non”-euclidean sequences (patterns that are not evenly distributed) by morphing or warping a euclidean sequence by the topology (brightness values) of an image or video. This allows for complex and unique patterns to be generated and modulated. There are several options for image sources (texture generator, dropped image/video files, and a live camera). There are also various options for changing the output MIDI note and modulating just about everything for the sequencers and image settings!

Walkthrough video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFrhJ0KcqzQ

Comes with:

The device, user manual, 33 presets

Version Info:

Works with Live 10 and up!

Features:

• Main visual display with mouse interaction
• Image source options:
• texture generator
• dropped image/video files
• live camera input
• 4 sequencers
• Randomize function
• # of Steps, hit density, step offset
• Ability to mix between plain euclidean sequence and morphed non-euclidean sequence
• Smart quantization (to clean up faster rhythms while maintaining the sound of the pattern)
• Morph magnification
• MIDI note out options with optional random spray
• Scale and tonic options including one for Drum Racks
• Playback directions
• Independent speed scaling
• Random note burst repeats
• Random pitch bend envelopes
• Randomize parameter function
• Pattern snapshots for all sequencer settings
• Allows for switching between complex rhythms
• Patterns can be modulated with the internal LFO
• the internal LFO settings can also be stored into pattern snapshots!

To Install And Use Presets:

Drop the entire folder called 'Rhythmorphic' (NOT the folder called 'Rhythmorphic v.x.x.x') into the folder called 'ableton/user library/presets/midi effects/max midi effect'. This is found in the 'Places' section in Live's browser or in your finder/file browser. If you are going through finder (mac) the Ableton folder is typically in your 'Music' folder. If you are going through your file browser (windows) it is typically in the 'My Music' folder.

If There Are Issues:

Make sure you have the latest version of Live 10 or Live 11. If that doesn't resolve things then download the latest version of Max/MSP from Cycling74.com (you don't need a license to download it), then in Live's preferences, set max to that version and reset Live (if you have an old crack of Live then you will have to add a line in the options.txt text to make that work, google for more info). If you still have issues after that then reach out to me (email is below).

Grain Forest is a maxforlive granular synth and effect. The granular playback and FX are driven by a simulation of a forest that evolves through DNA mixing and mutations over generations. Each tree in the forest is an independent grain or voice that has its own DNA which modulates the grain's playback and FX parameters depending on how you set up that tree species (up to 4 species). Pollen from trees can mix DNA with another tree and create a new seed, optionally with mutations. The trees sample audio and grow from the 'soil' beneath them, each soil type can have its own unique audio mix coming from various audio sources. This all adds up to a literally evolving soundscape sampled from multiple audio sources! Grain Forest can be a granular delay, a texture, a glitchy/chaotic effect, a dynamic sampler, or whatever way you figure out how to use it.

Walkthrough video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiTRe07xt4c

Comes with:

The device, user manual, 32 presets, 6 samples.

Version Info:

Works with Live 10 and up!

Features:

• An evolving forest simulation with various parameters to control it and for triggering granular playback
• Up to 4 unique audio source mixes (Soil) for the trees to sample from. Each mix has independent settings for:
• 3 audio source options that can be mixed together: audio input feeding directly into the device on the track chain, audio routed from another track in ableton, and a dropped audio file that can be repitched
• Up to 4 species of trees. Each tree species has independent settings for:
• How it grows, survives, and reproduces
• What sound source (soil type) it can sample (eat) as well as an option for only eating certain notes on a keyboard
• Granular playback: direction, grain size, pitch (with scale options on genetic variances), fade window
• FX: filter (biquad and ladder), delay, gain, and pan
• Genetic variance (modulation or CV amount applied to its DNA) for most of the parameters
• 2 LFOs with perlin noise options
• Master mix
• Option for custom tree top visual (by dropping image files into the device)

To Install And Use Presets:

Drop the entire folder called 'Grain Forest' (NOT the folder called 'Grain Forest v.x.x.x') into the folder called 'ableton/user library/presets/audio effects/max audio effect'. This is found in the 'Places' section in Live's browser or in your finder/file browser. If you are going through finder (mac) the Ableton folder is typically in your 'Music' folder. If you are going through your file browser (windows) it is typically in the 'My Music' folder.

If There Are Issues:

Make sure you have the latest version of Live 10 or Live 11. If that doesn't resolve things then download the latest version of Max/MSP from Cycling74.com (you don't need a license to download it), then in Live's preferences, set max to that version and reset Live (if you have an old crack of Live then you will have to add a line in the options.txt text to make that work, google for more info). If you still have issues after that then reach out to me (email is below).

Mouth Play is a maxforlive instrument that offers unconventional shaping of a vocal tract together with a simulated glottis (brass model) or FM oscillator as a source. This offers a large variety of sonic possibilities: from voice-like sounds (animal, human, monster), breathy sounds, glitchy, harsh, rich/pretty, droney or rhythmic synth sounds. The tract filter has a variety of modulation sources allowing for various qualities and movements.

Walkthrough video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UJf5QmG7V4

Comes with:

The device, user manual, 30 presets

Version Info:

Works with Live 10 and up!

Features:

• Vocal tract filter with various ways of shaping and modulating it
• Rotating, random ralking per segment, click and drag, recorded loops of shaping, basic waveform filling, shape morphing
• Two voices with individual parameters
• Voice Type (Brass model, FM oscillator, external input)
• Scale options for tuning
• Several tract filter parameters
• Modulation section, modulators can be applied to most of the voice parameters
• 2 LFOS, 2 envelopes, 2 sequencers and 2 function generators
• Several secret popout animal themed menus if you hit the correct parameter combinations ;)

To Install And Use Presets:

Drop the entire folder called 'Mouth Play' (NOT the folder called 'Mouth Play v.x.x.x') into the folder called 'ableton/user library/presets/instruments/max instrument'. This is found in the 'Places' section in Live's browser or in your finder/file browser. If you are going through finder (mac) the Ableton folder is typically in your 'Music' folder. If you are going through your file browser (windows) it is typically in the 'My Music' folder. Presets are best accessed through this folder as well because they are a mix of instrument rack and device-only presets.

If There Are Issues:

Make sure you have the latest version of Live 10 or Live 11. If that doesn't resolve things then download the latest version of Max/MSP from Cycling74.com (you don't need a license to download it), then in Live's preferences, set max to that version and reset Live (if you have an old crack of Live then you will have to add a line in the options.txt text to make that work, google for more info). If you still have issues after that then reach out to me (email is below).

Pathways is a sample-based Max for Live instrument that allows users to draw paths (made of small points) for sample playback over a spectrogram interface. The playback path (in blue) is based on which points were drawn first to last, allowing for all kinds of linear and nonlinear playback possibilities. It offers two playback modes that support a variable rate of playback (and freezing) without altering the pitch. This opens up options for approaching time-stretching and filtering. The position of a playhead on the spectrogram (orange lines) corresponds to the filtering and position of the sample that is being played by that voice. This gives users an intuitive understanding of a complex approach to playback.

Walkthrough video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI2N_Z99sXA

Comes with:

Comes with the device, 68 presets (24 of which only work with Live 11+, the rest work with Live 10 and 11), 35 samples, and a User Manual

Version Info:

Works with Live 10 and up!

Features:

• Basic drawing shape and transformation tools for drawing playback pathways
• Ability to draw multiple playback paths separated by tabs (up to 8)
• Overall pitch transposition and gain
• Independent settings and functions per path drawing including:
• Functions for naming, soloing, duplicating, clearing, and deleting a path
• Maximum number of voices (up to 12 per path)
• Trigger playback mode (automatically or with MIDI note input)
• Rate of starting playback for a new voice (in case of auto playback), with a randomization option
• Length of time it takes for a voice to play the whole drawn pathway, with a randomization option
• Play direction (in terms of following the pathway): forward, backward, forthback, backforth
• Randomize start position option
• Choose between the Y position of a playhead corresponding to the filter center or the panning
• 2 different playback modes: (FFT) Phase vocoder FFT based playback or (Grain) 3 short grains centered at the current playback position with a grain size option
• Pitch transposition and fine-tuning
• Panning with a randomization option
• Filter width, resonance and gain

Presets By:

Richard Devine (Live 11 Only)

Eldar Tagi

Philippe Loiseau (Live 11 Only)

Stephan Bobinger

Giorgio Cattaneo

To Install And Use Presets:

Drop the entire folder called 'Pathways' (NOT the folder called 'Pathways v.x.x.x') into the folder called 'ableton/user library/presets/instruments/max instrument'. This is found in the 'Places' section in Live's browser or in your finder/file browser. If you are going through finder (mac) the Ableton folder is typically in your 'Music' folder. If you are going through your file browser (windows) it is typically in the 'My Music' folder. Presets are best accessed through this folder as well because they are a mix of instrument rack and device-only presets.

If There Are Issues:

Make sure you have the latest version of Live 10 or Live 11. If that doesn't resolve things then download the latest version of Max/MSP from Cycling74.com (you don't need a license to download it), then in Live's preferences, set max to that version and reset Live (if you have an old crack of Live then you will have to add a line in the options.txt text to make that work, google for more info). If you still have issues after that then reach out to me (email is below).

GMaudio Ducker – Sample-Accurate Sidechain Tool for Ableton Live

Overview

GMaudio Ducker is the only sample-accurate sidechain tool for Ableton Live. Designed for ease of use and ultimate transparency, this device ensures precise bass volume control to prevent interference with your kick drum. Unlike traditional sidechain compression, which can be inaccurate due to plugin delay compensation, GMaudio Ducker uses Transient Detection to trigger an ideal volume envelope that is always on time and 100% accurate.

This device is designed for precise and transparent audio mixing.

Key Features

1. Sample-Accurate Sidechain Ducking

• Uses Transient Detection to precisely control bass volume.

• Always on time and 100% accurate.

2. Advanced Envelope Control

• Fixed Attack Curve: Designed to avoid unwanted pops or clicks.

• Adjustable Release Curve: Transition smoothly from logarithmic to exponential for the perfect crossfade between bass and kick.

• Hold Parameter: Adjusts how long your bass remains muted.

3. Visual Feedback for Precision Mixing

• A built-in visualizer makes it easy to identify signals.

• Dial in settings with precision and confidence.

4. Consistent Kick Transients

• Prevents bass from interfering with kick transients.

• Ensures maximum headroom and a stronger low-end.

Why Use GMaudio Ducker?

1. Prevent Phase Interference Between Kick & Bass

• Even a small amount of bass during a kick transient can skew the summed waveform.

• This device completely mutes the bass during the kick transient to maintain clarity and punch.

2. Maximize Headroom & Clarity

• Ensures your kick's transient remains consistent.

• Smoothly transitions between kick and bass, making them function as one cohesive instrument.

3. Works Alongside Traditional Sidechain Compression

• After using GMaudio Ducker, you can still apply additional sidechain compression for extra groove and movement.

See this video for an in-depth explanation: Watch here

System Requirements

• Ableton Live 10.1 or 11 (Standard with Max for Live add-on or Suite)

• Max for Live 8.2.2 or higher (Download for free from Cycling '74)

• Compatible with Windows and macOS

Need to update Max for Live? Follow this guide: Ableton Max for Live Installation

Conclusion

GMaudio Ducker is an essential tool for producers, engineers, and sound designers who need precise control over their low-end mix. By ensuring that your kick and bass work seamlessly together, this device helps create a tighter, more powerful sound.

Enhance your mixes today with GMaudio Ducker.

ODIOSKOP is a Max for Live device that provides a floating oscilloscope-style visualization for any Ableton Live track. Developed by Raphaël SAUER aka I-Mable, this device offers a real-time waveform display, track status monitoring, and customizable settings, making it a powerful tool for musicians, producers, and sound engineers.

Features

1. Real-Time Audio Visualization

• Floating oscilloscope-style waveform display.

• Continuous dB level monitoring.

• Clipping detection with adjustable sensitivity to spot distortions.

2. Flexible Track & Channel Control

• Drop-down menu to select which track's audio will be analyzed.

• Choose between Pre-FX, Post-FX, or Post-Mixer for maximum flexibility.

3. Track Status Indicator

• Displays the current state of the selected track:

  • Unmuted

  • Muted

  • Soloed

4. Customizable UI & Settings

• Decay – Adjusts the persistence of the waveform display.

• Width – Modifies the waveform thickness for visual clarity.

• Samples – Controls display density, allowing zoom-in or full-view analysis.

• Offset – Adjusts waveform alignment for precise visual analysis.

• Grid Mode – Enables a grid overlay like a traditional oscilloscope.

• Mono / Dual Mode:

  • Mono – Sums the left and right channels.

  • Dual – Displays both channels separately for stereo analysis.

• Panel Toggle – Hide the settings panel for a clean interface.

• Clipping Sensitivity (Red Point Mode):

  • Increases the clipping indicator's sensitivity.

  • Turns the waveform and meters red when clipping is detected.

  • Helps match clipping indicators to your soundcard or mixer.

Practical Use Cases

1. Real-Time Waveform Display for Instruments

• Ideal for synths and hardware/virtual instruments without built-in screens.

• Provides a real-time visual overview of the generated waveform.

2. Precise Audio Level Adjustment

• Helps check and adjust input levels of instruments connected to your soundcard.

3. Distortion Detection & Correction

• Clip Alert instantly detects clipping signals.

• Adjust track volume or effects to prevent unwanted distortion.

4. Track Condition Monitoring

• Instantly displays whether a track is muted, unmuted, or soloed.

5. Sound Design & Detailed Audio Analysis

• Observe how distortion and effects impact an audio signal in real time.

• Perfect for sound designers working with unique textures.

Why Choose ODIOSKOP?

• Provides an intuitive and aesthetic oscilloscope within Ableton Live.

• Designed for musicians, producers, and sound technicians who need precise waveform monitoring.

Limitations

• Up to 8 instances can be used simultaneously, but performance depends on your computer’s power and Ableton Live’s graphical limitations.

• Best used on a second monitor where Ableton Live is not displayed.

System Requirements

• Ableton Live 12

• Max for Live 8.6 or higher

• Compatible with Windows and macOS

AbleLOM 2 is a Max for Live device that allows you to explore the Live Object Model (LOM) directly within Ableton Live in a graphical and intuitive environment. The device lists various Live object classes with their parent-child relationships, properties, and functions, and displays the call path for the live.path object inside Max for Live.

This version is editable for educational purposes only.
Modification, sharing, or selling is prohibited. (Please read the EULA before using this device.)

What's New in AbleLOM 2:

Complete Patch Rebuild – The device has been redesigned from the ground up for improved performance.

Exclusive "Observe" Mode – Dynamically updates the values of:

• Children, child elements, properties, and functions in the main results window.
• If you change the tempo, track name, color, or any other parameter in Live, the changes will be reflected instantly.
• By default, this function is off, with three refresh speeds available:
  • Slow
  • Mid
  • Fast

Direct Browsing & Dropdown Navigation

• Clickable text elements for quick navigation.
• A dropdown menu to select child elements easily.

Text Editor for Long Texts

• Clicking on a text displays it in a dedicated text window for better readability.
• Useful for copying/pasting long text snippets.

Quick Access to LOM Documentation

• Ctrl / Cmd + Click on text in the main window opens the official LOM documentation in a separate browser at the closest relevant section.

Enhanced Help & Warnings

• A red help tab simplifies navigation and provides warnings when needed.

"Canonical Parent" Navigation

• Allows backward navigation through the hierarchy.
• Appears in green for easy identification.

Improved ID & Name Display

• Object names are now displayed relative to their IDs (if available).

UI & Customization Enhancements

• Customizable background colors
• Text alignment options for better readability
• Compact mode to reduce the device size
• "Always on top" option
• CPU usage monitoring & current time display

Integrated Help System

• Click the orange ? button to view detailed help and usage instructions.

System Requirements

Ableton Live 11 or 12
Max for Live 8.5.6 or higher (Live Suite versions include Max for Live)
Compatible with Windows & macOS

Happy patching with AbleLOM 2 and the Live Object Model! 🎛

GMaudio Squeeze – Multi-Band Upward Compressor-Limiter

Overview

GMaudio Squeeze is a multi-band upward compressor/limiter designed to enhance loudness, balance dynamics, and add unique sonic characteristics to your audio. Whether you need subtle normalization or extreme compression, Squeeze provides powerful control over your sound.

Version 2 introduces a completely re-written engine featuring 100% accurate peak detection, a short hold stage, and a more natural release for reduced distortion. The improved multi-band operation avoids steering and maintains coherence between bands, delivering a transparent yet punchy sound.

Features

1. Multi-Band Upward Compression

• Three-band processing with 6dB dynamic phase crossovers at 300 Hz and 5 kHz.

• Morph between single-band and multi-band operation for flexible dynamic control.

• Unique low-distortion release character for a more natural sound.

2. Intuitive Control & Visualization

• Only six parameters for easy sound shaping.

• Real-time visualization of parameter settings.

• All parameters can be modulated for creative effects.

3. Loudness Enhancement & Sound Shaping

• Enhance transients and bring out details.

• Achieve extreme loudness while maintaining clarity.

• Inspired by the OTT compressor but without downward compression.

4. Optimized Performance

• Highly efficient processing for minimal CPU impact.

• Push Standalone compatible with Live 11 Suite.

• Introduces 8 samples of latency (less than 0.2 ms).

Controls

1. Floor

• Determines the threshold where processing begins.

• Audio above this level is pushed closer to the Ceiling.

2. Squeeze

• Adjusts the amount of upward compression.

• Functions similarly to a ratio control on a conventional compressor.

3. Ceiling

• Defines the target level for the processed signal.

• Works in combination with Mix to control overall loudness.

4. Style

• Morphs between single-band and multi-band operation.

• Multi-band mode has a flat frequency response with slight mid-band attenuation.

5. Time

• Controls the release time for all envelopes.

• Higher values lead to gentler normalization, while lower values result in extreme upward compression.

6. Mix

• Blends the processed and unprocessed signals for parallel compression.

7. Transport Bypass

• Automatically disables processing when Live’s transport is stopped.

• Prevents noise from hardware, delay, or reverb tails being over-amplified.

Practical Use Cases

1. Loudness Enhancement

• Increase the perceived loudness of your track without distortion.

• Balance transients and dynamic elements for a consistent mix.

2. Sound Design & Creative Effects

• Shape sounds with upward compression, enhancing small details.

• Create extreme textures by pushing sounds to the limit.

3. Mixing & Mastering

• Subtly normalize a mix without affecting dynamics.

• Bring low-level elements forward while maintaining clarity.

Why Choose GMaudio Squeeze?

• Provides unique upward compression unlike standard limiters.

• Designed for mixing, mastering, and sound design.

• Tuned for a transparent yet powerful sound.

• Used by top producers and sound designers.

System Requirements

• Ableton Live 10 Suite or above

• Ableton Live 10 Standard or above (with Max for Live add-on)

• Max for Live 8.2.2 or higher

• Compatible with Windows and macOS

Need to update Max for Live? Follow this guide: Ableton Max for Live Installation

Installation

1. Download the .amxd file.

2. Move it to your Max Audio Effect Preset folder within your User Library:

   • Windows: \Users\[username]\Documents\Ableton\User Library\Presets\Audio Effects\Max Audio Effect

   • Mac: Macintosh HD/Users/[username]/Music/Ableton/User Library/Presets/Audio Effects/Max Audio Effect

3. The device will appear under Max Audio Effects in Live’s Browser.

4. Use Live 11’s Collections for quicker access.

Additional Resources

• Learn more about how to use Squeeze effectively: Fixation Studios Article

• Featured in:

  • Squeeze – A Free Upward Compressor for Ableton Live (CDM)

  • Gesloten Cirkel: Free Tools and Tips for Spicing Up Sounds (Ableton)

Conclusion

GMaudio Squeeze is an essential tool for modern producers, offering powerful loudness enhancement and dynamic control. Whether used for mixing, mastering, or creative sound design, Squeeze provides transparent and punchy results.

A0.gest uses the acceleration, position, 3D rotation, and cardinal direction of a smartphone to modulate any parameter in Ableton Live, as well as using the touchscreen as a 2-dimensional matrix modulator. Each sensor has a discrete map button assigned to each of its axes for a total of 24 mappable inputs, as well as a unique real-time visualizer for all 5 of its sensors. Each axis has controls to set its range, and each sensor has a dedicated smoothing slider to smooth out the incoming signal. A0.gest also supports input from IoT sensors and any device capable of sending OSC. For more information, see the included user manual.

Grotta is Max 4 Live device developed to creatively work with the Outer Fields sound libraries and any other recording or live input. It’s an audio effect implementing a real-time granular synthesis algorithm using a multi-voices audio scanner that creates a constant stream of destructured crossfading sections of the input sound source. Pitch, size, windowing and density of each grain can be modulated to create a deep variety of sound processing with an additional blurring and freeze effect provided on-chain to generate vast and dense soundscapes.

It is a device that plays a harp in space using a webcam.

After inserting this device into a MIDI track, please insert your preferred instrument.
White lines will appear at the top. When you touch these lines, MIDI will be outputted.