OSCiLLOT Modular System v 1.1 & Free Lite Version

Published on Aug 14, 2015 max forcats
Video and link for Lite version below.

"OSCiLLOT v. 1.1 - new MIDI Macro map system and Modules by http://www.surrealmachines.com
http://www.ableton.com/en/packs/oscil...
v1.1 Changelog: http://maxforcats.com/forums/topic/la..."

The update brings Max 7 compatibility and introduces a new Macro Mapping feature, allowing you to remotely control any OSCiLLOT parameter via automation and MIDI for full hands-on control of your modular patches.
The number of included OSCiLLOT modules also continues to grow, and for this update the DSP wizards at Surreal Machines have produced several special units to bolster your modular creation (or destruction) needs…

NEW / IMPROVED
• New Macro mapping system allows to assign the 8 macros directly to all module parameters.
• All module displays / meters are now drawn in high resolution on Retina displays (requires Max 7).
• Maximum zoom factor of the Editor GUI has been increased to 150%, allowing for more convenient patching on large displays.
• 3PhaseChorus has more modulation targets for the CV1 input and a new performance-optimized OpenGL display, which significantly reduces the module’s GPU load.

NEW MODULES
• Max for Cats GrainResynth
• Surreal Machines Destroyer
• Surreal Machines Analog Slew Delay
• Surreal Machines MultibandDistortion
• Surreal Machines PrecisionHighCut
• Surreal Machines Xover

FIXES
• When using Max 7 on OS X 10.10, Oscillot could crash when loading presets or modules.
• When using Max 7 on Windows, Oscillot would freeze when loading modules.
• When using Max 7, the Live and Max version information in the display of the main device would be incorrectly aligned.
• Certain displays / meters would sometimes not be drawn after closing and reopening the Oscillot Editor window.
• Digidelay: delay time calculation was incorrect.
• Pitch2Trigger: fifth outlet would not work.
• Slew limiter x1000 times would not work.
• Fixed some layout issues in OSC A.

OSCiLLOT Lite - Modular System ●FREE●

Published on Aug 14, 2015

"OSCiLLOT Lite is a free version of the OSCiLLOT Modular System. Grab it here: http://tinyurl.com/nannk4a
It requires Ableton Live 9 and Max for Live."

Pallas - Semi-Modular Synthesizer by Max for Cats

Published on Jun 21, 2017 max forcats

via https://www.ableton.com/en/packs/pallas/

"Max for Cats’ latest creation brings the versatility of a semi-modular interface to the world of analog-modelling synthesis. Built around a flexible virtual patchbay, Pallas gives users immense control over a wide range of bold and unique sounds.

Pallas is a Max for Live device that has been specifically designed to model all the grit, character, and charm of authentic analog sounds. Featuring eight-voice polyphony, Pallas is powered by three versatile oscillators. The device's main two oscillators allow users to mix up to four waveforms (sine, triangle, square, and sawtooth, and an additional noise generator), while the third oscillator is a wavetable-based signal generator that can also be used as an additional LFO for modulation purposes.

Pallas uses the same modulation framework as Bengal (Max for Cats' powerful semi-modular FM synthesizer) and provides many opportunities for users to sculpt their sounds: extensive envelope settings, two multimode resonant filters (with drive and morph functionality), two LFOs (one with morphable saw-triangle waves, pulse width, and phase retrigger), a ring modulator, and six native audio effects including delay, distortion, reverb, wavefold, frequency shift, and chorus. In addition, Pallas also includes a flexible eight-step sequencer that can be used as a signal modulator.



For those who like to dig deeper, Pallas' semi-modular capabilities make this Max for Live device's sonic possibilities practically limitless. Featuring a comprehensive virtual patch panel, users can create any number of custom signal and modulation chains simply by stringing virtual patch cords from square "output" sockets to round "input" sockets, making it easy for even beginners to have fun and get creative with Pallas' modular components. In addition, the Packs features a large and carefully crafted Preset library that can provide a useful starting point when crafting new sounds.

Like Bengal, Pallas also features a visual control panel at its center. Switchable between three modes (Scope, Phase, and Spectrum), the visual panel gives users another way to see exactly what they are creating and how each patch point and knob turn along the way is affecting their sonic creation in real-time.

Additionally, Pallas offers a Remote Control option that allows for certain important functions of the synth can be controlled simply by using a modern web browser. Users can connect using another computer, an iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or just about any device that can browse the web: enter a simple URL into your browser and you can control Pallas from anywhere your wi-fi will allow you.

All of which makes Pallas just the latest indispensable device to come from the Max for Cats crew, continuously on a mission to bring modular versatility and new forms of fun, high quality sound to the Ableton platform."

Noland & CatStretch by Max for Cats

Published on Oct 3, 2014 max forcats

"Available here: http://sonicbloom.net/en/packs/max-fo...
Noland is a unique Synthesizer with individually automatable XY-control.Noland lets you store custom XY automations and colour schemes as Presets.
NolandFX is a old-school harmoniser effect, also part of this pack.
Max for Cats crafts Software Instruments, Effects, MIDI devices, Sound Design and Samples for Ableton Live."

CatStretch by Max for Cats

Published on Oct 3, 2014

"Available here: http://sonicbloom.net/en/packs/max-fo...
Catstretch is a polyphonic time-stretching sampler instrument. Stretch any sound to infinity and play it chromatically via MIDI.

Max for Cats crafts Software Instruments, Effects, MIDI devices, Sound Design and Samples for Ableton Live."

Max for Cats

Published on Jun 10, 2014 max forcats·5 videos

"The synths are a string Ensemble with String Chorus and Phaser and a Synth called Digital – it is a mixture of additive and wavetable…"

ENSEMBLE: Inspired by the classic string machines of the 1970s, Ensemble is a Max for Live string synthesiser with a unique built-in morphing formant filter. Ensemble also includes chorus and phaser effects which can be used separately.

DIGITAL: Max for Cats presents DiGiTAL, a powerful polyphonic synth that fuses aspects of additive, wavetable, frequency modulation and subtractive synthesis. DiGiTAL is distinctly designed for creating new sounds and provides a comprehensive set of controls expressly for this purpose.

ANALOG TECHNO: Sample Magic delivers the grit and soul of machine-made techno with hundreds of loops crafted from analogue synths and hardware. This Pack comes loaded with pounding beats, raw synth lines, dirty basslines, dubbed-out chords, processed vocals and much more.

DUB MACHINES: Dub Machines is a pair of expertly designed Max for Live devices that reproduce, and expand on the sound of classic tape and analog delays. With vintage character, extensive control and deep sound-shaping capabilities, Dub Machines is ready to take any sound into space.

Check it out at:
http://www.ableton.com/en/packs
Max for Cats brings you exciting new synths and effects for Ableton Live.
For more: http://www.maxforcats.com"

Ensemble & Digital pictured:

SynthieCat by Max for Cats

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"Coming soon!

Max for Cats crafts Software Instruments, Effects, MIDI devices, Sound Design and Samples for Ableton Live."

Playlist:
SynthieCat by Max for Cats (ActionCat)
SynthieCat by Max for Cats - Bassline test
SynthieCat by Max for Cats - Noise & non-musik

Looks like an EMS Synthi.

PitchSwitch by Max for Cats

Published on Aug 25, 2014 max forcats

"PitchSwitch is a Stepsequencer which lets you re-pitch incoming audio per step. Shape the envelope of the pitch step, transpose each step up/down (+/- 24 semitones) or use the transient detection function to re-pitch not in global time sync but synced to transients….

Max for Cats crafts Software Instruments, Effects, MIDI devices, Sound Design and Samples for Ableton Live.

www.maxforcats.com"

"Puremagnetik Releases PitchSwitch - Repitch and reshape anything in Ableton Live.
August 26th, 2014 - Berlin, Germany

Developed in conjunction with Max for Cats, Puremagnetik has released PitchSwitch - an inspiring device that creatively reshapes incoming audio. Whether you are a studio-based sound designer or a touring live performer, PitchSwitch transforms your clips in unexpected, yet consistently musical ways.

PitchSwitch has an introductory price of $9 through September 5th.

Step Sequence
• Sequence up to 8 steps of varying pitch modulations.
• Select from a variety of sequencing modes including random, forwards and backwards.

Transient Sequence
• Use your clip transients to control the sequence steps.
• Adjust transient density, sensitivity and more.

Push Ready
• PitchSwitch controls map instantly to Ableton Push.
• Immediate, hands-on control in the studio or on stage.

System Requirements
• Requires Ableton Live 9.1 and higher with Max for Live."

Max for Cats - Abyss

Published on Oct 31, 2019 max forcats

"Send you signals towards the Abyss - a free effect not only for H-ween.
https://sonicbloom.net/en/abyss-free-...

Max for Cats crafts Software Instruments, Effects, MIDI devices, Sound Design and Samples for Ableton Live."

"Abyss is a Max for Live device, which lets you forward any input signal into the abyss. The result is an ominous, gory and hellish version of your original input signal. Use with extrem caution and only if you have a strong, sane mind.

A device so terrifying, it should be buried deep in the ground - but are we not curious creatures to taste the forbidden fruits and secret recipes of audio treatment?

Lower your audio signals into the bottomless pit of Abyss, a free Max for Cats device. If you're brave enough to cross the Hades of audio signals, Abyss is your match."

ResoTaps by Max for Cats

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"Max for Cats crafts Software Instruments, Effects, MIDI devices, Sound Design and Samples for Ableton Live."

"ResoTaps by Max for Cats

Taking Live's Resonators Concept To A Whole New Level

ResoTaps expands on Live's Resonators concept by incorporating modulation, independent multi-tap delays, and MIDI-side-chaining for real-time resonator tuning.

Requires Ableton Live 11 Suite or Live 11 with Max for Live"

808-Aid by Max for Cats

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"free 808 programmer by Max for Cats crafts Software Instruments, Effects, MIDI devices, Sound Design and Samples for Ableton Live.
https://maxforlive.com/library/device..."

"A 808 programmer for Ableton's 808 kits. Originally released as a max patch for 808-day by C74's ej."

Max for Cats OSCiLLOT 1.0.2 - New Modules

Published on Apr 2, 2015 max forcats

"OSCiLLOT v. 1.0.2: new Modules walk through.
http://www.ableton.com/en/packs/oscil...
Max for Cats crafts Software Instruments, Effects, MIDI devices, Sound Design and Samples for Ableton Live.
1.0.2.:Changelog:
NEW MODULES:
RED Osc
RED Filter
Leslie
Wavefolder
VoiceMorpher
Pitch2Trigger
Ratchet

IMPROVEMENTS:
CV to MIDI Send: Now supports CC data and has 8 routing busses
Looper: Has a new Trigger input to toggle recording

BUGFIXES:
LPGate: 'ping' function would not work correctly
Random Value: min/max values would not be correctly restored
Random Value: would sometimes not output values
Redux: Overload LED could spill into Live's Undo history
Editor: Could save faulty data after restoring a patch from Live's crash recovery"

Max for Cats - Max for Bats HauntedVerb

Published on Oct 28, 2014 max forcats

"http://sonicbloom.net/hauntedverb-fre...
♣FREE♣
Max for Cats crafts Software Instruments, Effects, MIDI devices, Sound Design and Samples for Ableton Live."

Update: link fixed.

New Bengal - Semi-Modular FM Synthesizer by Max for Cats

Published on Aug 18, 2016 max forcats

Bengal Synthesizer walk-through


Available at: http://www.ableton.com/packs/bengal/
Max for Cats - new synths and effects for Ableton Live.
For more: http://www.maxforcats.com

Max for Cats crafts Software Instruments, Effects, MIDI devices, Sound Design and Samples for Ableton Live.

"Combining the textural intricacy of FM with the freeform approach of a modular system, Bengal is a sound designer’s dream with its four operators, eight voices of polyphony, six audio effects and a flexible modulation architecture centred on an interactive virtual patchbay.

Bengal is a semi-modular synth, meaning that although its component modules (operators, filters, etc) are all fixed, they can be patched together in a huge range of configurations in the giant Patch panel at the bottom. Connect square output sockets to round input sockets by dragging virtual patchcords between them – it couldn’t be easier. Bengal is also eight-voice polyphonic, so it’s just as at home blasting out huge chords as it is one-finger basslines.

Serious FM

Each of Bengal’s four operators generates its waveform using a bank of 20 editable sine wave partials or a wavetable – over 40 are included, and external samples can be imported by dragging and dropping them directly into the GUI. Independent ADSR envelopes with Curve shaping and optional Looping are also in place for every operator, along with Feedback controls for really making them scream. The modulator/carrier routing is chosen from a selection of six FM algorithms, giving access to a variety of sonic starting points right out of the gate.

Dual filters

Bengal gives you not one but two multimode resonant filters. Filter 1 offers a choice of five switchable types – Moog-style ladder Lowpass, regular Lowpass, Highpass, Bandpass, Notch and Comb (with adjustable bipolar Feedback) – as well as Drive and wet/dry Mix controls for dialling in analogue-flavoured saturation and parallel processing, respectively. Filter 2 can be placed after Filter 1 in the signal flow or fed in parallel with it, and morphs smoothly between Lowpass, Bandpass, Highpass and Notch types.

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Ploid! - by Max for Cats

Published on Feb 10, 2016 max forcats

"Free.
Available via http://sonicbloom.net/en/ploid-by-max...

Dialectic Machine, meditation of the suburbs.
Anti-Histogram decomposer, interactive pseudo-navigation enhancement device.
Logos machinery for composing scenery.

Max for Cats crafts Software Instruments, Effects, MIDI devices, Sound Design and Samples for Ableton Live."

Bengal by Max for Cats - Version 2

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https://www.ableton.com/en/packs/bengal/
A free update for Bengal and Live 11 users.
Bengal 2.0 adds MPE and small usability enhancements.
Max for Cats crafts Software Instruments, Effects, MIDI devices, Sound Design and Samples for Ableton Live.

Combining the textural intricacy of FM with the freeform approach of a modular system, Bengal is a sound designer’s dream with its four operators, eight voices of polyphony, six audio effects and a flexible modulation architecture centred on an interactive virtual patchbay.

Bengal is a semi-modular synth, meaning that although its component modules (operators, filters, etc) are all fixed, they can be patched together in a huge range of configurations in the giant Patch panel at the bottom. Connect square output sockets to round input sockets by dragging virtual patchcords between them – it couldn’t be easier. Bengal is also eight-voice polyphonic, so it’s just as at home blasting out huge chords as it is one-finger basslines.

Serious FM

Each of Bengal’s four operators generates its waveform using a bank of 20 editable sine wave partials or a wavetable – over 40 are included, and external samples can be imported by dragging and dropping them directly into the GUI. Independent ADSR envelopes with Curve shaping and optional Looping are also in place for every operator, along with Feedback controls for really making them scream. The modulator/carrier routing is chosen from a selection of six FM algorithms, giving access to a variety of sonic starting points right out of the gate.

Dual filters

Bengal gives you not one but two multimode resonant filters. Filter 1 offers a choice of five switchable types – Moog-style ladder Lowpass, regular Lowpass, Highpass, Bandpass, Notch and Comb (with adjustable bipolar Feedback) – as well as Drive and wet/dry Mix controls for dialling in analogue-flavoured saturation and parallel processing, respectively. Filter 2 can be placed after Filter 1 in the signal flow or fed in parallel with it, and morphs smoothly between Lowpass, Bandpass, Highpass and Notch types.

Wild at heart

Modulation is key to Bengal’s architecture and sound. Running from 0.1Hz to speeds in the audible range, the two LFOs serve as regular parameter modulators or additional FM sources, while both the six-segment Breakpoint envelope and ADSR envelope can be looped and curved. The eight-step sequencer’s no slouch, either, outputting MIDI notes or modulation data, and featuring scale snapping, swing, and randomisation of pitch and velocity.

For even more movement, Bengal’s four Modifiers let you mess with its modulation signals in various ways, including smoothing, scaling, applying mathematical functions, and four-way mixing. There are also six audio effects onboard – reverb, delay, distortion, chorus, limiting and stereo widening – for processing and polishing prior to the final output.

Patching playground

With more than 50 modulation source parameters and 60 targets available, Bengal makes assigning the two easy and creatively rewarding with the Patch panel. Simply drag virtual cables from sources to targets as you see fit – each connection point can accept multiple cables at once, so you can really go to extremes!

Max for Cats - Season's Greetings.

Published on Dec 23, 2019 max forcats

"Lil drummer boy played by Bengal and OSCiLLOT.
Season's Greetings.
Max for Cats crafts Software Instruments, Effects, MIDI devices, Sound Design and Samples for Ableton Live."

Max for Cats OSCiLLOT 1.0.4 - New Oscillators and audio routing

Published on May 28, 2015 max forcats

"OSCiLLOT v. 1.0.4 - new Oscillators and the audio bus system.
http://www.ableton.com/en/packs/oscil...
Max for Cats crafts Software Instruments, Effects, MIDI devices, Sound Design and Samples for Ableton Live.
1.0.4.:Changelog:
http://maxforcats.com/forums/topic/la..."

Grain Relay by Max for Cats

Published on Mar 28, 2020 max forcats

"A multi-dimensional Granular Delay with Pitch Shifting, Modulation, Reverb, Ring Modulation and Downsampling. https://sonicbloom.net/en/products/gr...
Max for Cats crafts Software Instruments, Effects, MIDI devices, Sound Design and Samples for Ableton Live."

OSCiLLOT Modular System by Max for Cats

Published on Jan 29, 2015 max forcats

"Available at: http://www.ableton.com/en/packs
Max for Cats brings you exciting new synths and effects for Ableton Live.
For more: http://www.maxforcats.com"

"With over 100 freely patchable modules and dozens of pre-patched synths and effects, OSCiLLOT brings the near-infinite creative possibilities of modular synthesis to Ableton Live.

In-depth

OSCiLLOT is a complete modular system for Ableton Live. The more than 100 modules – including oscillators, processors, filters, mixers, modulators, amplifiers, shapers, sequencers, utilities and more – comprise the basic building blocks of many electronic instruments and effects. The good thing about working with a modular system is that it requires no programming knowledge to make your own patches; simply connect any output of any module to an input of any other module with a patchcord and you’re on your way. And while each module has a fairly narrow range of functions, patching together even just a few modules can quickly give rise to complex sounds."

Bones by Max for Cats

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"Another Halloween treat - get it here:
https://sonicbloom.net/en/bones/.
Max for Cats crafts Software Instruments, Effects, MIDI devices, Sound Design and Samples for Ableton Live."

SynthieCat by Max for Cats Tutorial

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https://sonicbloom.net/products/synth...
Max for Cats crafts Software Instruments, Effects, MIDI devices, Sound Design and Samples for Ableton Live."

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