Description

SMOOTHEE by grzebien_. inspired by soothe2 by oeksound

EDIT:

VERSION 1.1 UPDATED: Now featuring a more user-friendly mapping system and critical bug fixes regarding multi-channel stability. These improvements enable seamless side-chain operation and ensure 100% reliability when running multiple instances across various tracks.

Intelligent Vocal Smoothing Rack | Zero Latency Spectral Engine

SMOOTHEE is a professional-grade solution for surgical vocal smoothing, delivered as a precisely configured Audio Effect Rack. It transforms native Ableton EQ Eight into an intelligent spectral system, ready to perform the moment you drop it onto your track.

TRUE ZERO LATENCY – BUILT FOR LIVE

SMOOTHEE was engineered with zero latency as the top priority. This makes it the ultimate solution for FOH and monitor engineers, allowing for seamless insertion of console channels directly into Ableton Live. Work in real-time with no delay, maintaining the total stability of native tools.

HYBRID SIGNAL CHAIN

SMOOTHEE utilizes two independent EQ Eight engines, managed by two distinct control systems for comprehensive vocal smoothing:

Spectral Tracking Engine (8-Band): At the heart of the system is a proprietary spectral analysis algorithm managing eight correction points. These points fluidly and intelligently track resonances in real-time, dynamically eliminating harsh frequencies at the source.

Dynamic Tone Engine (Envelope Controlled): The second EQ Eight module stabilizes the frequency extremes. Controlled by a high-precision Envelope Follower, it reacts dynamically to the vocal's energy:

Lo Freq: Stabilizes the fundamental "body" of the vocal.

Hi Freq: Acts as an integrated, intelligent De-esser, smoothing out sibilance.

MODULARITY & EXTERNAL CONTROL

While optimized for EQ Eight, the core of SMOOTHEE is open to your custom setup. The proprietary algorithm allows you to adapt your favorite third-party plugins:

External Mapping: Adapt external EQs (e.g., FabFilter Pro-Q 3) to behave like an intelligent spectral processor.

Custom Setup: Use the precision resonance tracking to drive VST filters while maintaining signature smoothness (tested and verified with FabFilter Q).

FULL MACRO CONTROL

Maintain total authority over the processor's character with 8 dedicated macros:

Threshold: Set the level where smoothing begins.

Q (Bandwidth): Control the width of the cuts – from surgical notches to musical dips.

Attack & Release: Tailor the algorithm's response time to the vocal style.

Env Sensitivity: Adjust the Envelope Follower's sensitivity for both low-end body and high-end sibilance.

WHAT’S IN THE PACKAGE?

SMOOTHEE.amxd – The core Max for Live device.

3x Dedicated Audio Effect Racks – Pre-mapped chains for Ableton Live 10, 11, and 12.

sigmund~ Libraries (2 files) – Essential external libraries for the Max environment.

README.pdf – Detailed installation guide for 100% reliability.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ableton Live 10 / 11 / 12 (Suite or Standard with M4L license).

Minimum Max 8.

Tags: #AbletonLive #MaxForLive #VocalMixing #ZeroLatency #SpectralProcessor #SootheAlternative #grzebien_ #SMOOTHEE #M4L #SootheForAbleton #SootheM4L