Max Support for Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control (Setup Guide)

video upload by Cycling '74

"We are excited to announce that Melbourne Instruments’ Roto-Control now integrates natively with Max, giving you a powerful tactile interface for building and performing with your Max patches.

With Max supported directly in PLUGIN Mode, Roto-Control can control custom instruments, audio effects, MIDI processors, and performance tools created in Max. Motorized knobs, touch-and-learn mapping, and haptic feedback make it easy to map parameters, recall states, and interact physically with your patches.

This setup guide walks through how to install the Roto-Control package in the Max Package Manager and connect the hardware so you can start controlling your patches right away.

Learn more about Roto-Control:
https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...

Download the latest version of Max here:
https://cycling74.com/downloads"

MONOLIT , JUNO-106, MAX/MSP

video upload by Sasha DZA

https://www.lightreft.jp

Modular vid #331

video upload by Phisynth

"Here’s the Max/MSP interface I’ve built to control the awesome Destiny+ Model Q-2. The amount and variety of sounds you can get out of this little device is totally insane. All sounds are coming from the MQ2, with a little delay/reverb from the Eventide Eclipse. The patch is almost done — I still need to build a proper preset management system…
#destinyplus #modelQ2 #eventideeclipse #torsoT1"

Harmo – A Harmonic Oscillator Synth for Max for Live

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"Link: https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...
Explore Infinite Harmonic Possibilities
Harmo is a powerful harmonic oscillator synthesizer designed for Ableton Live, offering deep control over harmonic content and dynamic sound shaping. Whether you create electronic, bass, or dance music, Harmo provides a versatile toolkit for crafting rich, evolving, and aggressive tones.
Eight Independent Harmonic Oscillators
Shape your sound with eight fully independent oscillators, each capable of precise harmonic sculpting. Adjust the harmonic order and volume individually, giving you complete control over the spectral balance of your sound.
Stereo Detune for Expansive Width
Enhance the spatial dimension of your sound with per-oscillator stereo detune. Achieve wide, lush textures or sharp, focused tones with detailed tuning options.
Add Harmonic Complexity with Distortion
Take your sound design further with integrated distortion, generating additional harmonics and adding edge, warmth, or full-bodied aggression to your patches.
Modulate Harmonics for Unique Movement
Apply individual modulations to each harmonic partial, allowing for intricate and evolving sound transformations. Create complex, expressive wobbles and dynamic textures that push the boundaries of bass design.
Ideal for Sound Designers and Producers
Whether you’re crafting futuristic basslines, shimmering pads, or experimental textures, Harmo gives you the tools to explore new sonic territories with precision and flexibility.
Experience the next level of harmonic synthesis with Harmo.
ver.2.1 ... Added Bass Mono Mode. (2026/1/10)
ver.1.6 ... Fixed bug. (2025/10/11)
ver.1.5 ... Bug fix for missing sound, removal of the default fundamental tone, and gain-up of distortion. (2025/4/3)
ver.1.0 ... Released. (2025/3/2)
Max For Live Synthesizer"

January 2026 WIP

video upload by Exit Only

"Work in progress sequenced with Max. Most of the drum DSP is done in Max, with additional midi sequencing being sent to VSTs and a couple external synths. Also showing off my JSUI mtr editor that was developed alongside building the track."

Max 9.1 Update

video upload by Cycling '74

"Our first big update since Max 9 brings new ABL objects, new Jitter FX, JavaScript V8 features, and more. Now available on our Downloads page.
ABL Updates

We have added 8 new ABL objects that offer both practical solutions and new creative possibilities. Four new device objects (⁠drumsampler, compressor, autofilter, and drumbuss~) and four new lower-level dsp objects (meldfilter, meldosc, pitchestimator, transform) are included.

All ABL objects also now have an "@ins" attribute to specify custom inputs for controlling specific parameters with floats or signals.

New Jitter FX
With two new vintage-inspired effects (jit.fx.vcr and jit.fx.crt) along with some exciting geometrical interventions (jit.fx.ge.pattern and jit.fx.ge.lineinterp) and image enhancements (jit.fx.tiltshift, jit.fx.camera, and jit.fx.kuwahara), Max 9.1 offers new effects that will have an immediate impact on your visuals.
More Updates in Max 9.1.0
Function Stepping

Three new MSP objects offer new ways to work with function outputs. Designed to work together, stepdiv~ and stepfun~ allow for playback of each function segment using ramps. The stepcounter~ keeps count of incoming ramp signals with some interesting patterning options.

JavaScript V8 Features

Our Javascript V8 engine gets new features including Rx256 and ParameterInfoProvider classes, XMLHttpRequest, SQLite/SQLResult, and the SnapshotAPI, as well as improvements to v8 Buffer interactions. The v8ui now supports onkeydown and JitterListener events.

New Codebox and UI Features

Max 9.1 includes a new text.codebox object. The messageview object displays a stream of messages, and listbox and textbox objects provide interactive display of lists and messages."

More info: https://cycling74.com/products/max-9/...

Nirvana MaxforLive Device for Ableton Live by Dillon Bastan

video upload by Isotonik Studios

Nirvana MaxforLive Device for Ableton Live by Dillon Bastan

video upload by Isotonik Studios

"Welcome to Nirvana – the ultimate Max for Live device for sonic explorers. In this demo, we dive into Nirvana’s powerful feedback system, where creativity and physics meet to unlock new dimensions of sound design.

Nirvana Features:

Three Hybrid Feedback Modes: Space, Material, and Circuit, each offering unique approaches to sound creation.
Modulation & Automation: Control any parameter with LFOs, envelopes, and randomizers, plus automate 2D object movement for generative workflows.
Built-in Effects: Filter, resonator, string effects, and more to shape your sound.
Cross-Feedback Complexity: Dual systems per voice with customizable routing and modulation.
Audio Sources: Noise, oscillator, samples, and external inputs for endless possibilities.
MIDI Mapping: Map pitch-based modulations to control space size, delay, filter cutoff, and more.
Whether you're crafting ethereal ambiences, pushing tonal boundaries, or experimenting with circuit-bent chaos, Nirvana offers a limitless playground for sound creation.



Join us as we explore these features in this demo, and see how Nirvana can be the perfect tool for ambient, experimental, noise, and genre-bending sound design.

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/n..."

"Unwound" - Modular Synth, Voice, MaxMSP Live Performance

video upload by Sarah Belle Reid

"This is a live performance of a semi-improvised piece called 'Unwound', for voice, Eurorack modular synthesizer, and MaxMSP, that explores experimental vocal processing techniques, sample mangling, and chaotic synth patching.

Everyone who is a 'Member' in my Patreon community will receive this track as a free download. www.patreon.com/sarahbellereid

You can also stream/download the music from my Bandcamp page (thank you for your support!):"

PlantsSystem-SingleRoom

video upload by plantssystem

"At SingleRoom, we performed an interactive set utilizing the Prophet-5 and 'M.' By blending the warm, analog tones of the Prophet-5 with the refined digital textures of 'M,' we created real-time sonic transformations.

This performance incorporated an improvisational approach, ensuring that each rendition unfolded with unique musical developments. By adapting the sound to the atmosphere and audience reactions, we provided a one-of-a-kind experience.

Harnessing the Prophet-5’s rich filters and the dynamic sound shaping of 'M,' we crafted deep, immersive synth sounds. Characterized by its simplicity yet profound depth, this performance stood as an exploration of the fusion of music and technology, offering listeners fresh inspiration."


Update: Some additional info via plantssytem on M:

"There is a deep relationship between Cycling'74's (MAX) M and ATARI M. Originally, ATARI M was developed by David Zicarelli, the current founder of Cycling'74, and Eric Amres, the founder of the 'Intelligent Sequencer Realtime' that I posted about last time. The prototype of MAX M is ATARI M. In addition, M was also released on the Commodore platform. I use ATARI M, which gives a more cutting-edge, direct and straightforward impression. The current ATARI emulation runs on Linux WattOS using Wine. I will send you the title splash of ATARI M and Realtime."

Ambient w/ TR-08, Rhodes Mark 2, Max for Live Synth | Waterfall 2025-02-28

video upload by atnr

"A piece created using Max for Live synth ‪@noine-giron‬ NOIwavetableGEN, Rhodes Mark II, and TR-08. Undulating synthesizer sounds combine with rhythm machine beats and electric piano tones.

I build the bass and harmony using Max for Live’s synth NOIwavetableGEN (https://noine.gumroad.com/l/noi-wavet.... The bass is monophonized by narrowing its width with Utility.

The rhythm is played on the TR-08 and processed with reverb and filtering via NIGHTSKY.

On the Rhodes, I apply chorus using the ‪@BOSSinfoglobal‬ CE-5 and delay with ‪@strymon‬ TIMELINE."

Session w/ OP-1 field, wavestick, Max for Live | PLA 2025-02-27 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece created using Max for Live's synth ‪@noine-giron‬ NOImodGen ( https://noine.gumroad.com/l/noi-mod-gen ), the ‪@teenageengineering‬ OP-1 field, and ‪@homebakeinstruments8214‬ wavestick. Electronic sounds with gentle modulation, drones, and drum elements interweave.

I use three instances of NOImodGen to create an arpeggio, harmony, and bassline.

Wavestick produces drones, and its pitch is altered using the SQ-1's buttons. The output is processed with filters and reverb via ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ LOSSY and ‪@gfisys‬ SPECULAR TEMPUS.

On the OP-1 field, I perform synth parts, applying its built-in CWO effect and further processing with reverb from ‪@strymon‬ NIGHTSKY."

Pigra 2.0 - MaxforLive Delay for Ableton Live by Mudjaq

video upload by Isotonik Studios

"Pigra 2.0 is a highly flexible and powerful delay MaxforLive device for Ableton Live users, offering a range of features for both traditional and experimental sound design. With multiple delay modes, up to ±2 octaves of pitch shifting, diffusion for added texture, and a unique Bubble mode for dynamic panning and delay modulation, it is designed to create complex and evolving delay effects. Stretch mode provides control over playback speed, while feedback and modulation options allow for truly creative and evolving soundscapes.

Pigra 2.0's main distinctive features are seamless delay change, pitch change, diffusion, LFO, and stretch, and these operations are reflected in the feedback to create more complex delay sounds.

#abletonlive #maxforlive #push3standalone

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/p..."

Walkthrough - Pigra 2.0 - MaxforLive Delay for Ableton Live by Mudjaq


Walkthrough (No Talking) - Pigra 2.0 - MaxforLive Delay for Ableton Live by Mudjaq

HarmonAIzer - MaxforLive Device for Ableton Live by 4 Chamber Sound

video upload by Isotonik Studios

"PinkAI HarmonAIzer transforms the simplest MIDI into captivating and rich harmonic patterns.

HarmonAIzer receives any individual MIDI note from any of your MIDI Clips, MIDI Controller Input, or from PinkAI’s Performer Module and creates anywhere from basic-to-intricate, practical-to-abstract reharmonized sequences within your pre-selected scale, using Probability, Note Offsets and Pitch-shifting Feedback loops. With 12 keys, 25 chord types, and over 30 scales to choose from, HarmonAIzer offers nearly 700 tonal colors, making it so simple to explore diverse and astonishing melody, harmony and dynamic musical patterns all the while learning and applying some fundamentals of music theory.

HarmonAIzer synchronizes output with the PinkAI Conductor module’s auto-generated or user-programmed chord sequences.

HarmonAIzer works both as a standalone device as well as with PinkAI’s Generative Composer. Turning on 'PinkAI Sync' lets your pre-recorded MIDI Clips revoice to fit with the generated chords (or chord-based Scales) from the PinkAI Conductor module. Feed HarmonAIzer with MIDI input from PinkAI’s Performer module and generate ever-changing, richly harmonized musical compositions.

Modern, flexible and responsive User Interface with 150+ quick-change presets makes it extremely easy to get started.

Add, Delete, Copy or Randomize patterns in up to 9 simultaneous harmonized voices with HarmonAIzer’s easy-to-use, engaging and intuitive user interface. Select from 9 different built-in Preset Banks to learn how HarmonAIzer excels at creating vibrant, harmonized arpeggios (“Rainbows”), elaborate melodic patterns (“Color Riffs”), polyphonic polyrhythms (“Polyrhythms”), practical strumming patterns (“Strum and Pick”), and much more! Combined with the variety of tonal colors, HarmonAIzer offers 100,000+ possibilities in MIDI output by using the same single MIDI Note input.

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/h..."

Ambient w/ Monome Grid 128 & grainfields Max for Live | A Voice beyond Time 2025-02-02 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece created using the Monome Grid 128 and ‪@Ableton‬ Max for Live. Audio and synth sounds, stretched by a granular synthesizer, are layered together.

The samples include water sounds, synthesizer tones, vocals, and data noise. Using grainfields, the sounds are repeated and stretched to generate a unique character.

On the Monome, I adjust the sample playback and modify the playback positions.

Max for Live patch 'grainfields'
https://github.com/kasperskov/monome_...

monome
https://monome.org/docs/grid/"

Grotta 3D - MaxforLive Device for Ableton Live by Outer Fields

video upload by Isotonik Studios

"GROTTA 3D is a Max for Live spatial audio effect that combines real-time granular synthesis with advanced multichannel spatial distribution, enabling compatibility with quadriphonic and Ambisonic systems in Ableton, to transform your sound into dynamic and immersive soundscapes.

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/g..."

Morph-Gate by Agentic Devices - Max for Live Morphing VCA Modulator

via Agentic Devices

"Morph-Gate is a Max4Live effect that utilizes 4 independent shaper functions and allows you to seamlessly morph between them via wavetable lookup. Perfect for evolving gate and panning effects! You can purchase Morph-Gate here.

Additionally, I have now updated my Max4Live modulator device Function Map to version 1.5, now with full audio-rate signal path for modulation, much improved visual feedback / indicators and improved CPU usage.

You can find Function Map v1.5 here."

Metamor - MaxforLive Device for Ableton Live by Mudjaq

video upload by Isotonik Studios

WALKTHROUGH - Metamor - MaxforLive Device for Ableton Live by Mudjaq

video upload by Isotonik Studios

"Kinkon's developer, Mudjaq returns with another sublime MaxforLive device that brings an organic joy to the world of LFO Modulation.

This is an advanced MaxforLive mapping LFO for Ableton Live users.

By aspplying waveforms to the minimum and maximum values ​​of the waveform, you can generate more natural loops that are somewhere between loop and random.

You can also generate multiple LFOs that are related but random by shifting the phase of the eight LFOs.

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/m..."

Flowfal MaxforLive Motion Control Device for MaxforLive

video upload by Isotonik Studios

"Flowfal is a system to allow control of Ableton Live using motion from one or more Apple or Android phones or smartwatches. These devices, running the Flowfal App, send data to Ableton Live over a low latency WiFi link.

Inside Ableton Live the Flowfal data is received by a set of Max For Live plug-ins that act on this movement data in different ways:

Map movement to any control within Live
Produce, gate or transpose MIDI
Produce MIDI CC data to control external equipment
You can use Flowfal:

As an expressive controller in the studio
As a visually interesting controller for live performance
With dancers
For wellness/mindfulness applications
With members of the public in installations
To control lights and visuals
You can have up to 20 phone or watch clients connected to the system at one time.

The Flowfal client runs on:

Apple iPhones running iOS 11.0 or later
Apple Watches running WatchOS 8.0 or later
Android phones running Android 5.0 or later
Android Wear OS watches running Android 6.0 or later

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/f..."

Dyad – Twin Percussion Synth & Sequencer

video upload by Fors

"Dyad is a two-voice percussion synthesizer and sequencer inspired by the grit and immediacy of analog hardware. Each voice is paired with a sequencer that programs both rhythms and parameter modulation, becoming an integral part of sound creation.

Dyad also comes bundled with four extra devices each based on our favorite parts; a classic monosynth, a drum synth, a step-modulator and a distortion effect.

We're also releasing a free delay effect, celebrating our four year anniversary of Fors.
Check it out here: https://fors.fm/retur

All sounds and effects in this video are only made with the Dyad pack of devices and the Retur delay effect."

Fraktor - MaxforLive Sequencer for Ableton Live by LDM Design

video upload by Isotonik Studios

"Fraktor is a powerful step sequencer for Ableton Live, featuring subdivided steps and deep flexible parameters for multi-level control of pitch and probability.

Pitch controls can be per track, per step or per subdivision. It also includes 4 different methods of randomization to allow for highly chaotic and unpredictable playback. Controls include -
6 sequences with up to 16 steps of up to 16 subdivisions
Variable sequence speed
4 ways to randomize playback
Individual velocity, variation, pitch and probability per subdivision
Global swing

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/f..."