Description

LeapLive Mapper is a Max for Live MIDI effect designed to capture hand gestures to trigger MIDI notes and modulate Ableton Live parameters. Using the Leap Motion V1 sensor, this device converts hand movements into high-precision control data.

Video tutorial link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6b1KFUzxzk

Technical Specifications

Visualization: Integrated 3D rendering for real-time representation of hand coordinates.

Mapping Modes: Includes Modulation and Remote modes with adjustable Min/Max ranges.

Tracking Parameters: Data extraction for Width, Height, Depth, Grab, Pinch, and 3D Rotation.

Signal Processing: * Individual Smoothing settings (interpolation in ms).

Range configuration (input scale selection).

MIDI Triggering: MIDI note generation based on hand position within a defined area (Blue Zone). Includes Mute options, note selection, and velocity control.

System Requirements

UltraLeap SDK: Available at leapmotiontechnology.com/developer-sub/get-started.

Hardware: Leap Motion V1 sensor.

Software: Ableton Live Suite (with Max for Live).

Development & Credits

Concept & Design: Romain Constant www.romainconstant.com Ableton Live Certified Trainer.

Technical Resources: Thanks to Jean-Michaël Celerier and Mathieu Chamagne for the UltraLeap node and Jitter visual tools. https://github.com/celtera/ultraleap

http://www.mathieuchamagne.com/

https://github.com/jcelerier

Hand illustrations by "lqud"