The following is one option (Mac computers only, sorry) to route audio applications and more into Zoom, getting rid of some latency and other issues especially when demoing/performing in Max, Ableton, and others. Even though this …
jk.reverser — by Jeff Kaiser — Max for Live Plugin and Max Patch that reverses audio input
A simple plugin/patch: it uses four delay lines to grab your audio input, either live or sample, and reverse it along with changing the speed, pan, and volume of the reversed bit if you want. Works great in Ableton Live or Max.
Version 2.1 added 18 July 2024
Adds declicking, controllable feedback loop with options for pitch and lowpass, and presets.
Please note this is a Max for Live (M4L) plugin only for Ableton Live, not a VST, AAX, or AU.
There are many uses for the micro-reverse-looper-delay, in this video I put it on my trumpet and controlled it with pedals via MIDI.
Software is “Name Your Own Price.”
$0.0 is fine, but if you would like to contribute, any amount is appreciated. Thank you!
KaiGen — Interactive and Generative Software by Jeff Kaiser—Max for Live Plugins and Max Projects
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“[S]ome of the most interesting and idiosyncratic free audio effects out there…”
—Cycling 74“The KaiGen Suite is a collection of some of the most interesting generative plugins that we’ve ever seen…”
—Keith McMillen Instruments“This is a deep and powerful set of generative tools.”
—The Pro Audio Files“…cool little powerful device.”
—The Producers Kitchen, Max for Live Roundup: 5 Free Instruments
KaiGen is an interactive and generative software suite I have developed solely for use in Ableton Live (as a Max for Live plugin) or in Max/MSP (Project files included) from Cycling ’74. These were first shared as Max patches beginning in 2006, developed for use by Made Audible beginning in 2008, and are used extensively in my upcoming (2021) CorpseBoy album.
These are provided free, as is, no tech support included. If you do have an issue that you think I should know about, please do send me a message via the contact page.
KaiGen-M can be used to generate melodies, bass lines, harmonies, and more.
All bass lines, horn parts and percussion parts in this video are generated by KaiGen, running Kontakt in Ableton Live.
KaiGen-R can be used to generate rhythms, velocities, durations, and more.
All bass lines, horn parts and percussion parts in this video are generated by KaiGen, running Kontakt in Ableton Live.
KaiGen-Smaple-Palyer is a sample player that allows you to easily drag and drop files live, randomize their occurrence, change their pitch and direction, or: tie them to a beat. All mapped to your Push.
KaiGen-I-Ching uses the I-Ching (coin-method) to generate hexagrams that are then used to create program changes for your MIDI instruments. Please note: Not all plugin synths support program change via MIDI, so this may not work on some. In some synths you will need to build a Program List (Native Instruments) or Bank that the KaiGen-I-Ching will access and change.
Or you can just use it as an oracle during your Ableton Live sessions.
The intro music was all generated with KaiGen-I-Ching and KaiGen-M using Massive from Native Instruments.
Also included: KaiGen-C. KaiGen-C generates controller information that can be smoothed and manipulated in different ways. The ultimate control change knob twiddler.
Updated Nov. 14, 2020: fixed some bugs, more consistent appearance, added Max Project folders.
Updated Jan. 31, 2017: Now includes Max abstraction of the pulse generator and probability gate. Included, but not shown i the videos above is KaiGen-C. KaiGen-C generates CC data to twiddle knobs in different ways.
Please note these are Max for Live (M4L) plugins only for Ableton Live, not VST, AAX, or AU.
Software is “Name Your Own Price.”
$0.0 is fine, but if you would like to contribute, any amount is appreciated. Thank you!
Concert – Southern Illinois University – Outside the Box – March 23, 2020
Concert – Southern Illinois University – Outside the Box – March 23, 2020, 5pm Details to follow!
jk.push – Software for Interacting with Ableton Push in Cycling 74’s Max Environment
jk.push 2 is a set of free abstractions made with standard Max objects for interacting with Ableton Push in Cycling 74’s Max environment.
Version 2.0.2 allows individual MIDI in and MIDI out ports to be selected.
NOW AVAILABLE IN MAX from the official “Package Manager”…!
Max->File Menu->“Show Package Manager”-> in the upper right corner, type in “push” to search for it-> Install
READ MORE ON CYCLING74.COM: https://cycling74.com/articles/package-arrival-the-jk-push-2-abstractions-for-maxmsp-ableton-push-controller
[Updated, 02-02-2020]
Please note: Version 2.0 and beyond moves to argument-based abstractions and is not compatible with versions 1.1 and earlier of jk.push.
If you wish to keep using both packages at the same time you will need to rename abstractions.
There are a variety of example patches in the Max Extras Menu.
Installation Instructions for version 2.0 and later:
Place the jk.push 2.0 folder into the ‘packages’ folder in the ‘Max 8’
directory here: <User>/Documents/Max 8/packages then restart Max
Earlier versions (1.1, 0.9, 0.5) are also available for download but are not all in package format.
Software is “Name Your Own Price.”
$0.0 is fine, but if you would like to contribute, any amount is appreciated. Thank you!
KaiserLooper—Live Looping Software for Max
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Fully hackable, free looper, and a lot of fun for arrhythmic and beat-oriented experimental live-looping. [Please note: this is a Max patcher, not a Max for Live plugin. It can of course be modified to run as an M4L plugin. That is on my to-do list.]
KaiserLooper 2
Allows for recording, overdubbing, chopping, segmenting, asynchronous loops, synchronous loops, combinations of synchronous and asynchronous loops, fully customizable because it is a Max patch! It runs in quadraphonic, but if you want mono, just use the first channel, stereo the first two, et cetera. Requirements: Max 8.
Installation Instructions:
Place the KaiserLooper folder into the ‘packages’ folder in the ‘Max 8’
directory here: <User>/Documents/Max 8/packages then restart Max
A fully functioning patcher will now be available in Max->Extras Menu.
Earlier version available, but not in package format. Works with earlier versions of Max.
Software is “Name Your Own Price.”
$0.0 is fine, but if you would like to contribute, any amount is appreciated. Thank you!
jk.softstep – Software for Interacting with the Keith McMillan Softstep in Cycling 74’s Max Environment
jk.softstep is a set of free abstractions made with standard Max objects for interacting with Keith McMillen Instrument’s SoftStep within the Max environment. Please note: The v3 package moves to attribute-style arguments in the abstractions and is not compatible with prior versions. After installing the package, there is an overview patch and several example patches in the Max Extras Menu, as well as illustrative help files for each abstraction. I highly recommend checking out the overview patch.
NOW AVAILABLE IN MAX from the official “Package Manager”
Max->File Menu->“Show Package Manager”-> in the upper right corner, type in “softstep” to search for it-> Install
Version 3 is the recommended version, but *warning* does not work with the prior versions of jk.softstep:
Added:
LED functions now in main abstraction, no need to use separate abstraction
Attribute-style arguments, so no need to remember what #1, #2, et cetera sets.
Added outputs for specialized uses
Added sensitivity and smoothing options
Added polarity reversal for pedal input
A few other minor fixes, tweaks, and housekeeping
Unzip and place the “jk.softstep v3” folder into the ‘packages’ folder in the ‘Max 8’
directory here: <User>/Documents/Max 8/packages, then restart Max
Installation Instructions for version 2.4:
Place the jk.softstep folder into the ‘packages’ folder in the ‘Max 8’
directory here: <User>/Documents/Max 8/packages, then restart Max
Earlier versions are available, but not in package format.
Software is “Name Your Own Price.”
$0.0 is fine, but if you would like to contribute, any amount is appreciated. Thank you!
jk.lpx – Software for Interacting with the Launchpad X in Cycling 74’s Max Environment
jk.lpx is a set of free abstractions made with standard Max objects for interacting with Launchpad X in Cycling 74’s Max environment.
There are a variety of example patches in the Max Extras Menu.
Installation Instructions for version 1.0.1:
Place the jk.lpx folder into the ‘packages’ folder in the ‘Max 8’
directory here: <User>/Documents/Max 8/packages then restart Max
[1.0-Updated 1 January 2020]
[1.0.1-Updated 16 July 2020, things work better now]
Software is “Name Your Own Price.”
$0.0 is fine, but if you would like to contribute, any amount is appreciated. Thank you!
Jeff Kaiser and Andrew Pask with Steuart Liebig and G.E. Stinson: The Choir Boys with Strings (PFMCD037)
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The Choir Boys with Strings
Jeff Kaiser: Trumpet, Quarter-Tone Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Electronics
Andrew Pask: Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Bass Penny Whistle, Electronics
G.E. Stinson: Electric Guitars, Electronics
Steuart Liebig: Contrabass Guitars, Electronics
Visit The Choir Boys home page at:
www.trippyhorns.com
1. Needlework Alice 11:59
2. Impromptu Lateral Drop 7:26
3. Tobacconist from Rimini 10:59
4. Frenchwoman Luggage Cart 8:39
5. Adulterous Dishwasher 9:40
6. Definitely Jack 10:23
7. Rest of the Skeleton 15:12
8. Wir Sind Hier 5:28
The music was created in two continuous suites.
Track numbers have been added for convenience.
Suite One: Tracks 1-5. Suite Two: Tracks 6-8.
Total Playing Time: 79:46
All music © 2006, Jeff Kaiser Music, ASCAP and Kaleidacousticon, ASCAP
Digital multitrack recording by Wayne Peet, October 5, 2005 at Ventura College Theater, Ventura, California
Art, Layout, Mixing and Mastering by Jeff Kaiser, January 2006
pfMENTUM • pfmentum.com • Box 1653 • Ventura • CA • 93002
Special thanks to Robert Lawson and Ollie Powers for the invitation to perform,
and to Roger Meyer for staging and lighting the show.
pfMENTUM CD037
PFMCD037