Archiduc

by chapelierfou

This is my new free M4L device, "Archiduc". It allows ...

Type: MIDI Effect
Author: chapelierfou
Version: 1.11
License: AttributionShareAlike
Live version: 12.0.5
Max version: 9.0.1
Downloads: 271
Updated: 2026-05-01

Description

This is my new free M4L device, "Archiduc".

It allows you to trigger various actions in your Ableton Live Set from a single MIDI track, using MIDI notes sent to a Drum Rack which chains are named accordingly to the actions.

VIDEO PRESENTATION HERE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqaDSmPzz-U

UPDATE 20260501 :

Added the next scene buttons + OVR on the main interface + a setting to protect from potential double triggering.

UPDATE 20250904 :

Total rewrite of the internals :

- FIX : simultaneous actions would not work properly

- IMPROVEMENT : TRACK actions can be now be called by track names, which is quite a game changer as you can now reorder tracks without breaking the actions (just hit "refresh" after moving tracks)

- ADDED : TRACK X DEVICE : selects devices

- ADDED : TRACK X DEVICEONOFF Y : enables/disables a specific device

UPDATE 20250630 :

Addition of

TRACK X RANDOMCLIP

TRACK X RANDOMCLIP X Y

CUEPOINT

Comments (6)

mattjmeade · August 23 2025
I love this device but I have one problem I'm running into. I'm trying to launch two clips simultaneously.. one arms track one, the other un-arms track two. The two signals wont register in Archiduc at the same time. They have to be done at slightly different times. Is there any way to solve this?
chapelierfou · August 24 2025
@mattjmeade :
Ouch....You've discovered a nasty bug/issue. There is indeed a problem with simultaneous messages. I have a very good idea about what's causing this, but solving the issue might or might not be easy.
I'll have a look into it as soon as possible, it's on top of my list. I hope to come with a fix soon.
Meanwhile, I would stop using the device, or at least avoid simultaneous messages (A small delay, like 50ms, between events should be enough).
I sincerely deeply apologize for the inconvenience.
chapelierfou · September 04 2025
@mattjmeade :
Fixed, + added new functions, + access tracks by name !
mattjmeade · September 24 2025
BEAUTIFUL!!! I just came back here to find your video to get a better understanding of the tempo "offset" feature. Glad to hear theres even more! Would love to show off my use of the device to you sometime!
mattjmeade · September 24 2025
Am i correct in assuming that in randomclip Y Z that Y and Z would be the first and last clip of the range you want to randomize within?
chapelierfou · September 24 2025
@mattjmeade :
If the device makes you happy, I'm happy ! I had to recode the whole thing when you made me discover my mistake, but I'm glad you did.
Also, yes, for randomclip, Y and Z is the range of clips.
For the "offset" of tempo function, it's simply any number that would be added to the velocity of the trigger note. Usually I would use 100 but it's up to you.
I'd be curious to discuss the way you use it, but unfortunately there's no PMs here. Maybe reach me through Ableton's forum ?

Archiduc

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