Simpler Tuner
Get Every Sample in Key Never guess a sample's pitch...
- Type
- Audio Effect
- Author
- LiveWorkflowTools
- Version
- 22.0
- License
- Commercial
- Live version
- 12.0.5
- Max version
- 8.6.2
- Downloads
- 1
- Updated
- 2026-04-21
Description
Get Every Sample in Key
Never guess a sample's pitch again. Simpler Tuner 2 analyzes the audio of your sample directly and retunes Ableton's Simpler so everything plays in key, instantly - no filename or metadata information required. Version 2 is a complete re-design. It adds intelligent audio analysis, dynamic start-marker tracking (so it works beautifully when navigating longer loops), two flexible tuning modes, and a seamless one-click mapping system. Everything updates in real time and stays out of your way.
Why producers use Simpler Tuner:
- Automatic Tuning: Detects pitch (C, D#, Fmin, etc.) from sample names and sets Simpler's tuning knob for you.
- Stay in Key: Drop any one-shot or instrument sample and it immediately plays in tune with your other synths. Pitch either to exact (for example C3) or closest (C) root key you can choose.
- Flexible Tuning: Choose between tuning to any exact root key (e.g. C3) or snapping to the nearest key (e.g. C) of your choice.
- Hands-Off Workflow: Works in the background without touching MIDI or envelopes.
- Instant Creativity: Audition and swap samples without stopping to retune each one.
- Native Feel: Lightweight design that looks and behaves like a built-in Ableton device.
- Sample-Start Aware: Move Simpler's start marker and the detected pitch updates instantly -perfect for browsing long samples or loops.
Setup in 3 quick steps:
1) Drop Simpler Tuner on a track after a Simpler.
2) Load your samples as usual.
3) Done ✅ Samples play in key automatically.
Continued support and free feature updates included. If you find an issue or have an idea that makes the device better simply send me a message!