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Stay In Key

by BROSCA

ntroducing "Stay In Key" - a max for live midi device for ...

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Type
MIDI Effect
Author
BROSCA
Version
1.0
License
Commercial
Live version
11.1
Max version
12.0
Downloads
0
Updated
2024-12-13

Description

ntroducing "Stay In Key" - a max for live midi device for instant sample key recognition right from the file name when loaded into Simpler. This device automatically adjusts Simpler's Root note to match the sample's key, saving you heaps of time by eliminating the need to manually set up Simpler for each sample. Say goodbye to off-key mishaps when swapping samples! Additionally, Stay In Key offers quick octave transposition for added flexibility.

Upgrade your workflow with Stay In Key today!

Key Features:

Instant sample key recognition from file names with 99% accuracy

Automatic Root note adjustment in Simpler

Time-saving, always stay in the right key

Effortless sample swapping without pitch worries

Swift octave transposition for creative exploration

How to Use:

Before using Stay InKey device, connect the device to your Simpler on a track. To do this, navigate to the 3rd tab with the gear icon on the device and press the link button at the center of the device. Done!

Compatibility:

Tested on Mac OS & Windows OS in Ableton 11 and 12 beta

FAQs:

Question: Do the devices conflict between multiple instances?

Answer: No, the devices work perfectly independently of each other.

Question: How does it work?

Answer: It's quite straightforward! Stay In Key utilizes a precise regular expression algorithm to determine the sample's key from its filename with 99% accuracy. It then adjusts the pitch of your simpler, ensuring a consistent C base note output every time.

Question: Is Stay In Key compatible with ableton's sampler?

Answer: No, currently the device only works with Simpler, but I'm working on it :)

Stay In Key - Developed by Ivan Laevsky (Brosca)

Comments (19)

  • REMIXMUSIC · March 06 2024
    Would this work in an instrument rack, for example if I dropped 128 simpler in a rack with different samples with different keys .
    what I'm trying to achieve is the same thing that you have inside loopcloud software, where it transposes every key so they work together. even if that mean they all lock to C.
  • BROSCA · March 07 2024
    @REMIXMUSIC
    Hi, this currently works with 1 Sampler per track. BUT, I think it can be done. I'll try and get back to you with an answer soon)
  • REMIXMUSIC · March 07 2024
    that would be great this is definitely something I've been looking for
  • BROSCA · March 07 2024
    @REMIXMUSIC
    I'm working on a device that will automatically detect all the pads in a DrumRack, but you can still place multiple copies of Stay In Key inside the DrumRack as a midi device in front of Simpler and it will work great! You can also save a DrumRack as default preset with Stay in Key already set for each pad, this will definitely take a couple of minutes, but you won't need to do it again later. Don't forget to bind the 'Link' button to one of the macros.
  • REMIXMUSIC · March 09 2024
    That sounds perfect, let me know when it's ready be great if you could do a demonstration video
  • BROSCA · March 10 2024
    @REMIXMUSIC
    Okay, I'm testing this right now. And yes, I plan to make a demo-video)
  • BROSCA · March 10 2024
    I’ll also try to combine everything in one device. Working with DrumRacks, Simplers and Samplers)
  • REMIXMUSIC · March 11 2024
    That would be perfect, how long do you think it will be until it's ready?
  • BROSCA · March 11 2024
    @REMIXMUSIC
    1-2 days)
  • REMIXMUSIC · March 11 2024
    that's perfect
  • REMIXMUSIC · March 14 2024
    how's it coming along?
  • BROSCA · March 14 2024
    @REMIXMUSIC
    Hey! I think I've finished working on the "code" of the device. I had to create everything from scratch and spend several days coming up with some algorithms for tracking notes in drum rack) All that remains is to make a nice UI. Here is a short video of the progress (just the device in action).
    Video: https://youtu.be/bqYbhOBf1FM
  • REMIXMUSIC · March 15 2024
    That looks perfect, I especially like the fact you can hit next on the sample to get the next sample, would it be possible to have a random button there so it randomly picks the next sample for your folder. possibly make it key mappable if that's not too hard to do, either way great job
  • REMIXMUSIC · March 22 2024
    Any updates ?
  • BROSCA · March 28 2024
    @REMIXMUSIC
    Hello, very soon. I decided to go even further! Worked on detecting tone even if it's not in the title.
  • REMIXMUSIC · March 28 2024
    @BROSCA Nice that sounds great.
  • REMIXMUSIC · April 05 2024
    @BROSCA any updates
  • saus · October 28 2024
    can anybody make a device taht lets u automate semitones in scale on all devices that uses semi tone, would be neat if it could be paired up with scale awareness.
  • Axis08 · February 08 2025
    @Brosca, is there a way to try (demo) your device ?

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