Abbott Abbott

Abbott Abbot

Spectral sampler for micromusic, glitch sound and high-frequency exploration

download: https://www.remodevicocomposer.eu/maxforlive/abbott-abbott/

programmed by Remo De Vico

Max for Live Device

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Imagine loading a sample into a sampler and being magically catapulted into its spectrum.

You are a tiny explorer, and the spectrum becomes the dimension you inhabit and explore,

lost among its structures, as if wandering through the environments of

Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott.

You move through the spectrum as though it were a vast, gigantic labyrinth.

First, drag a sample into the rectangle in the top-right corner, so that its waveform is displayed.

As shown in the image, there are two controls used to define the portion of the sample to be analyzed: the Start and End knobs.

There are two additional buttons: one to stop playback, and another to play the sample at its original playback speed, useful when you want to recover the original pitch.

The RND button allows you to randomize the portion of the sample being played.

The associated Speed knob controls the rate, in milliseconds, at which the selected portion changes.

A dedicated knob is also available for controlling the overall gain

In the second row of knobs, you will find the Range and FFT Size parameters, which interact directly with the spectrum.

FFT Size defines the number of spectral lines available, while Range determines how far into the spectrum the analysis is performed.

A visual line helps you understand this interaction graphically within the geometric figures on the left.

The Pitch and Reverse controls define the pitch of the sample, while the Rand button selects a random pitch.

When triggered rhythmically, this button can produce an effective random pitch modulation.

The section on the right is dedicated to the Crazy Loop.

You can record a buffer using the central button, or keep it constantly recording to generate loops with random fractures, either at a defined speed or synchronized to the metronome.

This section represents our navigator.

You can “walk” through the spectrum using the Scaling section, which allows you to zoom in and shift the portion of the spectrum you want to analyze.

Through the Abstract Effect section, the spectrum can be transformed and reshaped, giving it new forms and behaviors.

The Filter section allows you to adjust the brightness of the sound.

It is recommended to always relate the Brightness control to the overall Gain level.

In the final section, you will find the controls related to Feedback and Mix, which significantly expand the spectral world, allowing you to choose the type of spectrum you want to blend.

The Noise Control area lets you select the filter shape used for noise processing.

The Scan LFO is linked to the Range parameter and to the reading bar displayed on the left. Here, you can define how the reading bar moves across the spectrum.

The Frame Size parameter improves visual clarity and directly affects CPU usage.

How to save the sample you used:

To save your sample and avoid losing your work, go to the MIDI track toolbar where the instrument is loaded and click the Save icon.

This will create a preset containing your sound and all current settings.

All knobs and parameters can also be saved and recalled through automation within your Ableton Live project.

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