Description

Inspired by Alvin Lucier’s 1969 piece I Am Sitting in a Room, this device automates the process of recording and re-recording audio played back into a space (or simulated space). The original work explored how sound is transformed by the resonant characteristics of a room over repeated iterations. This Max for Live device captures that process—starting with a dry recording and gradually layering room-affected versions—allowing you to explore sonic erosion and acoustic fingerprinting within Ableton Live.

Features:

- Record dry sample

- Playback & record loop

- Reverse playback & recording

- Record to external file (supports .wav, .aiff and .flac)

- (Iterative) manual gain ride

- File-drop to set sample length (drag & drop file load currently NOT supported, set length and record in)

- Mono/Stereo modes

Requirements:

- Track setup (consult "?"-icon in the device)

Known issues:

- Backwards stereo recording messes with panning

- File recording is not 100% reliable, working on a fix. Recommended to re-instantiate plugin between recordings.

- Reversed mode sometimes buggy when using longer samples. Will investigate.

Update v1.0.1.

- Reworked file recording system to be more reliable.

- Touched up reverse mode. Not sure if fully fixed but definitely improved.

Demo-Video:

https://youtu.be/pfSpBCkm0QU