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Note Follower

by zaSLON

Key tracking device Note Follower 3.1 converts incomi...

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Type
MIDI Effect
Author
zaSLON
Version
3.1
License
Commercial
Live version
9
Max version
8
Downloads
0
Updated
2024-09-28

Description

Key tracking device

Note Follower 3.1 converts incoming notes into frequency automation and lets you map that automation to any device, even a VST plugins. You are able to set the boundaries of the filter frequencies so that it coincides with the boundaries of the device. Also, you can shift octave or smooth automation. Pitch bend is also could change the automation (choose the PB value of your synth). Version 2 now supports negative values for the frequency range (use + switcher).

Tested:

Live 11

Live 10

Live 9 [with Max installed] (but slightly UI shifts)

Previous version overview:

https://youtu.be/6QKSTTm-gKk

Changelog:

v3.1

- Frequency range increased up to 40 kHz

v3.0

- Updated UI

- Separated Frequency map buttons

- Curve mapping added (CRV tab)

v2.6

- Velocity mapping added

v2.5

- Live 9 compatibility improvements

v.2.4

- Minor changes

v 2.3

- UI redesign

- Added "Note Frontier" that allows you to leave automation in one octave, also it's possible to set the Base note of the octave.

v 2.2

- Testing

v 2.1

- UI redesign

- Added negative values switcher for frequency rage

v 1.3

Bugfixes:

- Map button is resetting its state after Set reloading - fixed

- Automation jumps to the previous note when the current note send off - fixed

v 1.2

- Pitch bend support added

- Performance improvements

v 1.1

- The first public release

Comments (7)

  • KalanSorion · July 05 2019
    Hey zaSLON,
    I just bought the new version and it's great! The new features add a lot, I've been wanting something like this for a long time now.
    Also, here's a handy little trick to use the smooth control as a "pitch envelope"
    https://imgur.com/DN3nc3m
    * 'midi through' chain is empty, allowing midi to go to instruments that may be on the channel
    * 'note follower' chain is off, so it doesn't interfere with "midi through'
    * the 'fake pitch envelope' sub-rack contains Ableton's Pitch midi effect, and a simple midi delay, found here - http://maxforlive.com/library/device/1577/delay
    * place Note Follower device inside the main rack, but after 'fake pitch envelope' sub-rack
    * by offsetting the pitch and delay time, the pitched note will hit first, followed by the delayed note.
    * As Note Follower triggers based on last note priority, the smooth parameter will create a contour between them, i.e. fake pitch envelope
  • KalanSorion · July 06 2019
    super simple tip, but I thought it might be useful :P
  • zaSLON · July 14 2019
    Hey @KalanSorion ! Thank you! And yes, really useful tip!
  • itsBREX · August 06 2019
    That is a great tip!
  • djpnwo · February 02 2020
    Sorry for my english :)
    Is it possible to choose a frequency on audio track and follow it?
  • djpnwo · February 03 2020
    Thank you, exactly what I wanted... juste, more Mapppppiinnnngggggggg, METAAAAAAALLLLLL :D
  • zaSLON · February 07 2020
    Hey @djpnwo ! Big thanks for the support! Glad you liked it.

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