Zack Steinkamp Note Effects M4L Bundle AMXD [FREE]

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Chord Ripper v3:

Decompose chords across multiple tracks. Add the device to each track you want to feed off the chord and set the desired voice/group. Play a MIDI chord into any track containing this device, and its notes will be distributed across the tracks sharing the same group.

Crisco Note Shortening v1:

Gives precise real-time control of note length. Crisco Note Shortening trades latency for convenience in being able to micro-tune note lengths, e.g. if you have notes in your piano roll that are legato but you want to shorten them to avoid the note release from interacting with the following note. Suggested by Marlon who makes Psytrance, where precise control like this is important.

Fibonacci Note Echo v6:

This is a MIDI Effect device that will repeat notes, with each repeat delay following the Fibonacci Sequence. You can control the number of repeats, time scale, pitch, and velocity change.

This was my first javascript-based M4L patch. It was a great learning experience to figure out how to code up both the logic and visualization in M4L's javascript environment.

Fractal Note Echo v7:

This is a MIDI Effect device that will trigger notes in a fractal pattern. The base fractal shape (in terms of timing between echo taps) can be defined, then number of iterations and iteration scale can be controlled. The kinds of textures you can get out of it are really surprising, and have been inspiring to me. There is a natural beauty and harmony to fractals, which can contribute a more natural feel to your sounds.

This device is mostly implemented in javascript in Max For Live. Super fun to make.

Key Stepper v7:

A step sequencer that is advanced only via incoming MIDI notes. It supports pattern lengths of 1-32 steps, and with configurable pitch, velocity, and probability per step. Complex polyrhythms and shifting times are easily possible.

Len Stepper v6:

Len Stepper is a single-note arpeggiator that makes it easy to create rhythmic patterns with any measure division. Use it in conjunction with Key Stepper to reliably create polyrythms and fugues.

MoireArp v2:

An arpeggiator inspired by moire patterns. Set a base time interval, number of note layers, and an interval increment and hold a note. Amazing patterns result.

PitchPath v1:

PitchPath is a visual note sequencer that lets you draw melodies. It works with Scale Awareness and can be toggled between relative and absolute note modes. Surprisingly useful!

Quantize MIDI v2:

This device allows you to variably quantize a stream of MIDI notes. Sweep from random to locked in to the song tempo, and everything in between. In the screen recording above, the "Amount" knob in the lower-left is controlling the degree of quantization.

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