Superposition

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).