Chord Machine – Free Max for Live Chord Sequencer

“Chord Machine” comes in a variety of two Max for Live devices. The original one is a chord sequencer with 4 different parameters made for the Monome 256. “Chord Machine Midi” is a MIDI effect version for everyone who doesn’t have this type of controller.

Chord Machine

It’s possible to choose a different step, speed and direction for each parameter. Pressing “Randomizer” creates new chance patterns. 16 chords are currently possible. It requires Live 8 and Max 5.

You can control these 4 parameters :

Gate
Octave
Filter
Phaser

Download “Chord Machine” (for Monome)

Chord Machine Midi

The MIDI effect allows you to map 2 parameters of your choice to be controlled instead of four predetermined parameters. It requires Live 9 and Max 6.

Download “Chord Machine Midi”

This way for heaps more Max for Live devices & tips.

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Madeleine Bloom is an Ableton Certified Trainer, musician, producer, multi-instrumentalist and singer from Berlin. She studied Electroacoustic Music at the Franz Liszt Conservatory. For a few years she worked as a technical support for Ableton gaining in-depth knowledge of Ableton Live that even most CTs don't ever get. In 2012 she started Sonic Bloom and has since helped countless people on all continents with their music productions and live performances.