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GrainClouder

by andreicucucucu

GrainClouder is a granular synthesiser meant as a performanc...

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Type
Instrument
Author
andreicucucucu
Version
2.0
License
None
Live version
9.7.1
Max version
7.3.1
Downloads
1,987
Updated
2017-03-22

GrainClouder is an Instrument for Ableton Live by andreicucucucu, distributed as freeware, with no license specified by the author. It targets Live 9.7.1 and Max 7.3.1. On maxforlive.com it has 1,987 downloads. First published 2017-03-21, last updated 2017-03-22. 6 user comments below.

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Description

GrainClouder is a granular synthesiser meant as a performance tool. The granular process is kept pretty basic offering only access to the main controls of the synthesis process - like grain size, density, grain position - but it also incorporates a visual aspect which works almost in the same way as the sound production. A video or image sample is being smeared from all 4 sides according to the sound parameters and how they are manipulated. The more clear and recognisable the sound, the more recognisable the picture as well.

Comments (6)

  • NeonBreath · March 21 2017
    Pretty cool granular device! It definitely has some great potential, especially for strange textures and weird experimental stuff. But I think what really hurts it though is that its output is mono. Make the whole thing sound low quality and cheap. I really thing that if the output was full stereo, it would make it sound much better. Could it be possible to have a stereo spread of the grains?
  • andreicucucucu · March 22 2017
    You're right, I don't know why I forgot about the panning aspect. It now has that function too :)
  • NeonBreath · March 22 2017
    Fantastic! That was fast. Thanks alot for updating it with the stereo output. I will re-download it as soon as I have some time today. Really like this little grain mangler, sounds and feels unique! Thanks again for sharing.
  • JeffT · July 19 2017
    Can this be run in Max 7 without ableton. Would love to try
    ..
  • andreicucucucu · November 21 2017
    Yes!
  • tpoz · July 04 2020
    Hi there! your device seems amazing, i was looking for something like this for ages! sadly i do not get any sound out of it... could it be because i use live 10 / max 8.1? thank you!

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