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MK16-185 Sequencer

by Kapetan

Ciao, this is a modification of the "ML-185 Stage Co...

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Type
MIDI Effect
Author
Kapetan
Version
1.5
License
AttributionNonCommercial
Live version
9.1.7
Max version
7.0.1
Downloads
22,113
Updated
2015-09-09

Description

Ciao,

this is a modification of the "ML-185 Stage Controlled Sequencer" originally made by Nico Starke.

(http://www.maxforlive.com/library/device/75/ml-185-stage-controlled-sequencer)

Please comment if you have problems/bugs.

Changelog:

Version 1.5

- New interface and graphics

- Improved randomize section

- Select between two skins

- Minimize button to scale the width of the device to save space

- Set global play mode

Version 1.0.1

- Fixed a bug where the note duration is longer then a tick, especially on 1/32 and 1/16 timing. The note duration now depends on timing.

Version 1.0

- On/Off-Button

- MIDI-Through on main interface

- Save and load presets which will be stored into the Live project

- 1/4 Timing

- 16 Knob Stages

- Randomize and Clear for all settings (excluding division)

- You can adjust the range for randomizing

- Switch between semitones and MIDI-notes

- New Interface

Bugs to be fixed:

- Division number doesn't change when inactive

Download previous version:

http://kapetan.net/mk16/downloads/MK16-185%20Sequencer%201.0.1.amxd

Comments (47)

  • sawanotsuru · February 17 2015
    Yes!
  • ModeMasters · February 17 2015
    Looks fantastic!
    A Lemur template to go with this would be awesome.
  • AlbertoB · February 19 2015
    Sexy!
  • redhexagonal · February 22 2015
    There's a problem with note lengths. the shortest note is longer than one tick, so when the clock is set to 16n all notes are legato.
  • redhexagonal · February 22 2015
    There's a problem with note lengths. the shortest note is longer than one tick, so when the clock is set to 16n all notes are legato.
  • Kapetan · February 25 2015
    Thanks so far. Nice to see that there is a use for it.
    @ModeMasters
    Sorry, I have no experience with Lemur.
    @staplesyrup
    I understand the problem. I will have a look on this when I got the time (No idea how to change this at the moments). Is this a big issue in your workflow?
  • redhexagonal · March 02 2015
    Yes, it means I can't play a mono synth on 16n because the notes are all tied.
  • maky357 · March 07 2015
    Looking amazing...gonna test it this weekend
  • SeppUltura · March 13 2015
    This thing is awesome, and exactly what I WOULD need. BUT: the note length problem prevents me from being able to really use it with my analog..as staplesyrup mentioned.
  • Kapetan · March 13 2015
    @staplesyrup @SeppUltura
    As I reviewed your problem I realized it is a big issue. So I updated the device to version 1.0.1 and hope the problem is solved. I tested it by recording the MIDI to a second channel and it works fine for me.
  • topazUK · March 30 2015
    This is a great device but sadly has no pattern switching
    the presets also do not save.
    would be great to see an update to solve these issues.
  • Kapetan · April 02 2015
    @topazUK
    Yes, pattern switching would be great.
    I'm thinking about to get rid of the presets and change them to savable pattern to switch between them. But I'm afraid of the performance.
    Currently working on a new update with an improved UI.
    Hope to be finito in a few weeks.
    Please comment for bugs and new features!!!
  • Mprod · May 24 2015
    The note length 'bug' was copied from the original 185 patch i guess. It's the same there.
    Although I actually often prefer the legato style. Specifically for held notes, which, how it works right now, don't play the full length of the stage because it is cut of to prevent the problem with mono synths (which shouldn't be a problem. Aren't you mostly able to set your monosynth to "retrigger" the envelopes when played legato?).
    Best option would be to be able to choose between 4 kinds of behaviours:
    1 Play legato (tied notes, so you can do glides)
    2 Staccato, current functionality
    3 play all notes legato but release them just before the next stage so the envelope on a mono synth is retriggered.
    All of the above could be done with a single 'gate' knob.
    or 4th:
    4 Staccato, current functionality, but held notes are played legato
    Keep up the good work! love this device
  • Kapetan · May 29 2015
    @Mprod
    Thanks for your thoughts.
    The trigger/play mode functionality is the next task on my schedule. I recognized I have to refine that part.
    For example there is a bug if you are in legato mode on 1/16 and change to 1/32, the notes will not be shortened.
    I hope to solve this issue in the next weeks, so that the MK16-185 becomes a reliable tool step by step.
    Comments on bugs and new features are still welcome!
  • Siem · June 25 2015
    Thanks for making this great device, I love it! Cool looking interface too.
    I'm looking forward to the updates.
    I agree with Mprod. His ideas would be most functional for me.
    Some other feature requests:
    1. ability to copy first half of the steps to the second half of the steps. So in 16 steps mode, step 9 - 16 becomes identical to step 1 - 8
    2. abilty to move all steps one step to the left, this also makes the first step become the last.
    cheers!
  • Kapetan · August 04 2015
    @Siem
    Thanks for your help. Very good features, saw them on different sequencers.
    At the moment, I'm thinking about to rebuild this device from ground, as I realized that the original device's base is very old now.
    I would like to make a big step forward for version 2, so we will have to wait for several months for the next version.
    I hope to find some time to update the present version 1.5 in between.
  • loseen · September 07 2015
    Great device!)
    Used ML-185 Stage Controlled Sequencer 0.9 previously and this device brings it to a new level!)
    Good job! Looking forward for a next update!)
  • buzzhoot · November 01 2016
    great m4l device!!just what i need
    but i got an issue:
    live 9.6 max 7.3
    the modes won't save when i save project.
  • xyz023l · February 06 2018
    Broken in Live 10 release, v.10.0.1.
    GUI appears to be visibly corrupt. Seen on an iMac and Macbook Pro running latest version of Seirra, v.10.12.6.
  • bahadorQ · February 08 2018
    Broken in Live 10 release, v.10.0.1.
    same problem with the GUI on Win 7
  • scalpel23 · March 30 2018
    I use it by hard and consider this as the best software sequencer, but since the Ableton 10 was released, the GUI appears to be crashed. PLEASE update this version. Many thanks.
  • neivel · April 23 2018
    GUI corrupt... Please Please update,,,
  • Cafijn · April 24 2018
    Please updat for use with Ableton 10! Interface is glitched out.
  • imagine · May 23 2018
    Please update the GUI for Live 10. This is one of the few max4live devices that I use regularly.
  • BenjaminBKK · February 08 2019
    Hi! You still alive? This looks like a great plugin and solves the need for extra steps, but as everyone is saying, it breaks on LIVE 10 :(
    Can you please update it?
  • rlaproductions · May 13 2019
    LOVE IT! THANKS SO MUCH! :)
  • marcusworm · February 02 2020
    Am i missing something here - why does mine look nothing like the sequencer in the photo?
  • PhatTraktor · May 09 2020
    just what I was looking to sequence with my two faderfox ld2 controllers but the problem is how good is the screen in ableton 10 any solution?
  • lukebrown · October 04 2020
    Please update for Ableton 10.
  • constantineslik · November 07 2020
    Ableton 10.1.25 still not working , pleaese give a fix to that should be easy !
  • NormT · November 15 2020
    Huge buds on mine can't click on anything???
  • alexrm1x · October 31 2021
    Dead in Ableton 11
  • wasabi25 · September 06 2022
    Everything is tooooooo small on Windows Live 11, HELPP
  • wasabi25 · September 06 2022
    GUYS, use the OLD VERSION 1.0.1!!! It works!!!
  • Zhuka · November 25 2022
    Sorry, what is happenong with GUI? Buttons are so small an I can not see movement of knobs. I can hear the te pitch is changing, but I can not see it visualy on the device
  • Zhuka · November 25 2022
    Where can I find older version?
  • matt4live · January 08 2023
    can't see anything with the new version! how can I download 1.0.1?
  • matt4live · January 08 2023
    ^ ignore me, found the link at the bottom
  • danishmqureshi · February 17 2023
    NOT WORKING ON ABLETON 10.1.30!!
  • emell · April 03 2023
    I would like to use this device but the GUI on Macbook Ableton live 11 is to dark and too small. It is absolutely unusable. I am using ML 185 instead...
    What a pity...
  • technochitlin · May 17 2023
    Something has gone badly wrong with this device; the interface under Live 11.2.11 Windows is pretty much unusable. Sad- it seems to be a very good device otherwise
  • 1cp1cp · October 24 2023
    +1 on broken GUI in Ableton 11.2
  • sixpence · June 02 2024
    Download version 1.01 - thats working fine in Ableton 12.0
  • al23032000 · November 15 2024
    Live 12.1 its not reliable randomly stops then starts working very frustrating  update required maybe on version 1.01, the newer version completely useless.
  • paulguido · December 15 2024
    As a UX designer I have to say this update has taken a huge step backwards. I couldnt see the interface of this in my DAW if I had three pairs of glasses on.
    While I understand the desire to provide more functionality what was sacrificed was usability not only because of the microscopic size of all of the parameters but it also doesn't feel at all like a real piece of gear so I would say back to the drawing board if you want anybody to be able to use this.
  • Shlyppaz · March 26 2025
    GUI not working
  • Dajolito · October 29 2025
    Hey, the plug in is not working anymore, all the words and buttons are soooo little, any help on this?

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