Sequence Infinite Patterns With MDD_____SNAKE

[@markusshoggu]

Im a huge Randomiser\Arp\Sequencer fan, just downloaded this and played around and immediately realised how INSANELY strong this is. This could be put into some flashy 3rd party GUI and be sold for $$$. But the maker decided to give it out for free... one of the best M4L devices out there for sure.

[@final_animal]

100%. The hardware sequencer it's based off of costs about 600 euros.

[@tonematrix]

These Maxforlive videos are super inspiring! On a side note, I noticed your cool & practical Ableton Categories on the left. I'd love to see you go over your Ableton organization/workflow. Thanks again, your work is awesome!

[@ELPHNT]

That's definitely a good topic for a future video! In the meantime, check out some of the comments on this Instagram post of mine - instagram.com/p/B0iySgPn3i7 - for some cool ideas 🤓

[@mustbescud]

This would be amazing indeed!

[@ELPHNT]

@@mustbescud noted 😉

[@EannaButler]

@@ELPHNT Hi ELPHNT, have you gotten around to this vid idea for Ableton Browser layouts? Cheers for a great channel, delighted I 'found' you..

[@ELPHNT]

@@EannaButler not yet, but it's on the list... amongst many other things! 😬

[@blastyu]

Lmao now I feel dumb for never touching max for live in all my 8 years of owning Ableton. Big Cheers man holy shit

[@ttttiiimmy10bit]

lol, ouch !!!!

[@vashistasuressh9030]

Lol same here ..

[@mazenkamar7328]

I just discovered it today!!!

[@montyzuma9365]

Haha damn dude that's like half of Ableton if I wasn't using max4live and scale highlighting then I'd prob be on Bitwig

[@josealejandrogarciarojas2218]

​@@montyzuma9365 Same lol

[@jugomebu]

Thanks for such a clear, fun and inspiring tute Tom. It's really appreciated how much effort you have made in this (and your other) vids.

[@mustbescud]

I love your creative production on your videos. Straight to the point and your animations makes it so easy to watch through. Thank you.

[@MrPiha]

Thanks, this was an excellent resource to find. I really appreciate the way you explain the functionality, and then go deeper. So I am experimenting with sending the midi to an old synth thru Ableton. Thanks!

[@stefana.7949]

All Maxime Dangles are fun and free !!!! Also a great artist.

[@alanhauserart]

Always very clean and informative, you sir are a real gem to this community. Thanks !

[@darrinwood7809]

Thank you! Great tutorial and product. Your videos are both engaging and interesting!

[@fortknightpredilluvian2008]

Nice! Never even looked into the max for live stuff didn’t realize how powerful it is. This is an insane video

[@ELPHNT]

MaxForLive is amazing. Prepare to get lost in the rabbit hole 😁 If you wanna see some seriously cool shit, check out Isotonik Studios. Their stuff is mostly paid, but its the best around by far.

[@doradoradoramen]

Amazing and free - great demonstration - thank you

[@yannp3358]

Thank you so much for your job. I find your videos very informative and useful! Keep it up, followers are really appreciate this I promise!

[@billB101]

Love this. I own a Rene mk 1 and this is like having a whole bunch of them clocked together + it's way faster to set up. Using it with my Expert sleepers interface so it's sequencing virtual instruments and my modular setup. Be nice to have a second ( or third ) set of customisable parameters to assign, but apart from that this rocks. So good ;)

[@GenteelCretin]

I feel like an idiot having previously passed this up on the M4L site. It provides so much more utility than I had expected, and the UI is very smart and clean. V rad.

[@ELPHNT]

In your defence, it does look fairly complex and intimidating. I almost passed it up myself, tbh 🙃

[@RamKumar-li8mq]

ELPHNT=EXCLNT...You are a great instructor. Thanks a lot for your videos ;-)

[@rossadams2193]

Thanks for your vids. I’ve moved from Logic to Ableton and am selling off most of my Eurorack modules. Keeping the gems and using cv tools.

[@ELPHNT]

Nice 💪

[@sergiosensation6]

Thank you so much for this video! I immediately downloaded it and began having so much fun with it. I have been looking for something like this. I was considering buying a hardware sequencer but your video just saved me money. This device is AMAZING!!!

[@ELPHNT]

Haha, nice! 😎

[@bboymac84]

Yet another reason to get max for Live!!!

[@AtlasMvm]

thank you for this! i've been waiting for someone to dive more in depth to max for live devices!

[@ELPHNT]

If there are any other MaxForLive devices you'd like to see explore, let me know - this is an ongoing series! 🤓

[@jasongravely7217]

Every single video of yours is well thought out and useful.

[@azurite6452]

Excellent inspiration to start my day. Thank you!

[@tomorrowishere11215]

You are a great teacher,thanks man

[@mangrove1985]

Man I love how you can use clips to automate On & Off buttons, I was looking for something like that !

[@Oi-mj6dv]

Bro this tutorial is a godsent thank you, from the bottom of my heart

[@empinchen]

There might be a subtle difference between using the internal quantizer and using the scale plug in with regards to random note distribution. It's clearly visible in the c minor example. Some note vales have two 'slots' while others only have one, favoring the notes with two slots over the others.

[@AlejandroGuerrero]

Great!!! Just playing with it. Thanks! Cheers from Madrid.

[@skriptico]

nice one! snake for midi and turing machine for my tiny eurorack. megafun. [subscribed]

[@MemoryVague]

I love the example music in these videos

[@JamesRamboPearce]

I'm feeling some programmatic techno coming on 😈

[@takkischitt]

Sounds great on the hats!

[@gezd1972]

Exactly what i was looking for

[@PFZ]

I love this series! Thank you.

[@Will-yi9cg]

anyone know of a free non-mfl alternative? Loved using the snake w/ demo but can't find anything close to it (for free) that's available just as vst

[@davidbyourplanb]

So cool - thanks for the useful video!

[@ahzootube]

Yeah! I have found this a while ago but then forgot. really cool device. Also from Maxime Dangles ;)

[@Made0nEarth]

very good!

[@LungStar_1]

Thank you for the videos

[@marcopepe4046]

Hi, I discovered your channel two days ago and what to say... the best channel for great real tips in ableton, no doubt! Deserved compliments! Any lesson about how to create a groove with the drum sounds like those in this video? I noticed a 522... Everything sounds really soft and round... beautiful! Thanks.

[@benmironmd]

So well done!

[@fablesofsilence]

Cool idea with the clips to turn on/off - it is an issue I was facing! Solved. Thanks.

[@1975neilmcm]

Would you be able to use cv tools to get the gate and pitch outputted to a modular ?

[@ELPHNT]

Yes, definitely! The CV Instrument takes in MIDI data and sends out CV + Gate, so just stick SNAKE before the CV Instrument and set it up with your modular as per usual.

[@kosmikmusa]

This is very nice and useful sequencer. Only thing I could wish for is to be able to store and recall snapshots. Thanks for sharing this.

[@ELPHNT]

That would definitely be a super cool feature! You can leave comments on MaxForLive.com so maybe leave one letting the developer know that's something you'd like.

[@shinecurious]

Thank you Thank you Thank you - This is a revelation to me!!

[@Arthur-cx1cg]

Just wow thats an amazing tool and an amazing tutorial thanx!

[@joaotemudorodrigues2999]

man this is the best seq ever!! Thanks man, from the heart :)

[@t3chnoArt]

You videos are the best man !!

[@innamididubyard]

I have Live 11.3.13 and I can't find it. I only see it in Max.

[@Ali-sr2ec]

That's great. Thanks. Would you share that bass rack ?

[@ELPHNT]

It's just something I threw together for the video, but you'll find similar sounds in my ANLG Live Pack: elphnt.io/live-packs/synths-vol-1-anlg. There's a free demo that has 4 monophonic (useful for bass and lead) sounds in it, and I think those will do the trick 😉

[@Ali-sr2ec]

@@ELPHNT great I will get them :) thanks sir

[@erfrid]

Hard to believe there is no other way to make sequencers stop playing normally. It's so annoying. Thanks for your creative work around!

[@ashstirling4036]

Really informative video. Anyone know what drum rack is being used?

[@Vandalsounds]

Thanks! Awesome vid!

[@vashistasuressh9030]

Love your videos anytime

[@MarcusFenixGears]

Great device! Thanks!

[@arjanpetersen]

How can you create notes longer than 16th? While speed is still 16n?

[@alexsande4804]

Great tutorial!

[@Soulz349]

Really interesting tutorial! SUBSCRIBED

[@luisnsueondo1291]

thx for ur vids! they help so much! keep on please!!

[@epicnessendshere]

FL studio's step sequencer is a beast

[@joaotemudorodrigues2999]

Amazing video! Inspiring

[@gurkenhamster]

It is an awesome tool ideed. One warning though: It seems, as if using the Sequencer glitches with Abletons Undo/Redo Option. I accidentally deleted a group of instruments and audio tracks in Session View, but when I hit "Undo", it would only undo/redo adjustments I made to the Sequencer Plug-In. Don't know if everyone has this problem

[@matthsmatthsmatths]

Great work 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ContentScientist]

this is incredible -- does this follow the song key in the new version - live 12?

[@ELPHNT]

I haven't seen an update that includes this, but Maxime did release a MIDI Tools version, so I'm sure this will also get an update at some point!

[@Brandonbraun]

this thing is awesome but i just encountered a bug where this plugin prevents you from hitting "undo" in ableton 10. extremely frustrating. it somehow affects undo globally.

[@AlexandreSoma]

In my Live 11 2022, the map button didn't work :( Did you know why?

[@juanchis.investigadorsonoro]

Great videos!

[@irishmossdubwise]

I tried this yesterday. Is there some ableton/max device that would help keep a device like this only affecting a set range of notes, like 16 drum rack pads?

[@ELPHNT]

There might be a Max device that could do this, but I'm not aware of one unfortunately 😥

[@delusionalweb7870]

Ableton without Max Live is just like: Romeo without Juliet... This is what I was looking for, thanks!

[@AndreGMendes]

Awesome device! It kind of reminds me... Any way of adding a tab dedicated to setting up probability/trigger conditions values on each knob (step), somehow like what we find on most Elektron devices?

[@juandupouy]

hello! is there any VST similar to the MDD_Snake sequencer for other DAWS such as Logic pro x?

[@ELPHNT]

Not that I'm aware of, sorry. Maybe its time to switch to Live 🙃😉

[@azenkwed]

You're the best. thank you.

[@redrumalangalbiati6591]

nice synth sound

[@hrantgultekin9490]

This plug-in is just amazing! Is it, somehow, possible to create 32 steps seqeunce?

[@ELPHNT]

You can get longer sequences by using the back/fore modes.

[@Nelsonlevi]

nice video, can anyone tell me what synth sounds / preset this is / or link me to a guide on how to create, thanks

[@blacknavalha]

amazing

[@Flamieee1]

fun tool. Too bad the notes, gates, velocity buttons arent mappable. I tried to map it to my midi fighter twister, but iddnt work

[@juginnnn]

is there any lengths? for example to do a slide on a 303? is it possible to record the notes on a midi channel?

[@ELPHNT]

Lengths, no. Record the notes on a MIDI channel, yes. Check out this video - elphnt.io/products/ableton-live-packs/ - to see an example of how you might do that.

[@Renard7334]

Is there a way to lengthen notes ?

[@ELPHNT]

The best idea would be to use the built in Note Length MIDI effect.

[@Brandonbraun]

is there a way to add swing to this sequencer?

[@ELPHNT]

The latest update has a Swing parameter 😉

[@QMKPL]

hi, Is there any alternative to MDD SnAkE? Maybe something for Bitwig, preferably a VST plugin?

[@ELPHNT]

Not that I'm aware of, other than hardware that is 🤷‍♂️

[@blackclock7278]

Is this compatible with Live 9?

[@pilotkidz]

oh nice video thanks, i love that plug ! Is there any way to record the midi part of the custom sequencer ? I didn't figure it out . I only record the note, gate and velocity... thank you

[@ELPHNT]

If you're talking about capturing the MIDI data it generates, the best way to do that is to set up another blank MIDI Track, then at the Input set it to receive MIDI from the Track you've put SNAKE on. Then if you record onto that new MIDI track it will record the output of whatever SNAKE generates.

[@pilotkidz]

@@ELPHNTthank you for the answer. OK that s what i have done in fact but maybe i did it wrong. When I record the MIDI data from the snake onto a new MIDI track, I am able to capture the notes and the velocities informations but it doesn't capture the datas from the "custom" sequencer ... mmm sorry i dont know if it's clear :/

[@ELPHNT]

@@pilotkidz Ah, sorry, I see what you mean. There's no simple way to record that, unfortunately - you'll need another Max For Live device that lets you record that kind of information as automation. Here's one you could try - maxforlive.com/library/device/4507/automation-recorder - it looks like it costs $1 (not too bad) and it should do the trick.

[@pilotkidz]

Oh ok big thanks for your help !!! i ll try that.

[@davidjackson4843]

Before I get a ahead of myself, does anyone know if this device or others like it can be used in Live lite?

[@ELPHNT]

Unfortunately not 😢 Live Suite, or Live Standard with the Max For Live add-on only.

[@davidjackson4843]

@@ELPHNT thank you for letting me know.

[@GrabTheBatKiller]

i have 3.2.3 and i cant seem to change the snake shape like in the video

[@ELPHNT]

There' have been a number of updates since this video, so it might just be in a different location. I'm not sure exactly what was in 3.2.3 but I'd recommend reaching out to the dev about stuff like that. I'm sure they'd be able to figure out what's up.

[@HenriSoetaert]

This would be great with a 303! You've got your sequence, your gates, your accents... no need to be able to understand that outdated sequence anymore

[@leejackson2505]

Woohoo!

[@richarquis]

Oh, good idea. I'm buying a TD-3 next week. (Sounds of angry mob approaching...) I've been watching tutorials on the hardware sequencing, and I think I get it okay, but something like this could really mess shit up. For better or worse.

[@Nelsonlevi]

have just downloaded the MAX4L device MDD snake v3 and dropped into the correct folder, however when i load onto a midi channel it stops the instrument from working? no sound coming out for some reason, anyone know why? the channel works if i turn off the M4L device

[@jimifive3454]

did you ever figure out how to make it produce sound?

[@offtheheezie]

Can we use this with a Midi Fighter Twister?

[@ELPHNT]

Yes, definitely. Any MIDI controller should be able to map to Max For Live devices just like anything else in Live.

[@Steveo1136]

im having trouble installing, saying this device is not able to be played on my version of live (live 11 standard)

[@ELPHNT]

Do you have the Max For Live addon?

[@Steveo1136]

@@ELPHNT no i dont as it costs, but i'll be upgrading to live 12 suite soon anyway so I get it all

[@ELPHNT]

@@Steveo1136 Well that will be why its not working then, as you need Max For Live installed to use it. Good luck on the upgrade though - totally worth it 😎

[@richarquis]

Thanks again for showing us how to do stuff! I have a question though. If there's a Rene plugin... Is there a 0-Control plugin? I want to buy the hardware unit to pair with my 0-Coast, but, you know, money etc. What attracts me most to the 0-Control is the timing options. The fact that you can adjust the timing and swing on a per-step basis. Is there a software option that replicates that?

[@ELPHNT]

Not that I'm aware of unfortunately 😢

[@richarquis]

@@ELPHNT Well, thanks for responding. I'm good to go to purchase the hardware unit next month, so it can just wait a few more weeks. Your video on MDD Snake was good to see though - I've downloaded it and will give it a go when I get a chance.

[@leroycarr9]

Thanks again Tom. Great video. Question: I could not get the snake shapes in Live 11 or Live 10. All other features are the same even though the layout is a bit different with MDD___SNAKE_V3.2.3. I don't think they would eliminate this most distinctive feature which it is named for. Any ideas? I will contact Ableton but they are so busy at present with Live 11.

[@ELPHNT]

Not sure. Might be a bug. Just FYI, this device isn't made by Ableton so they won't be able to help. You'll be better off contacting the actual developer, which you can find via the maxforlive.con page for the device: maxforlive.com/library/device/4771/mdd-snaket

[@leroycarr9]

@@ELPHNT Thanks for the suggestion. I posted a comment on the developer's page. The previous post mentioned the same problem.

[@ignaciodisiena1048]

como lo instalo?

[@Ferrichrome]

hey ELPHNT how did you create folders in your favorites library? seems like a great way to organize your instruments.

[@ELPHNT]

You have to create the folders elsewhere in The Browser, for example in the User Library or the Places section. Then you can add those folders to Collections. I personally use the User Library.

[@undodays]

Thanks for the video mate, can you share that bass instrument? 👍🏻

[@ELPHNT]

Pleasure 👍🏻 The bass is just Operator → square wave waveform → MS2 filter with a bit of Filter Envelope applied.

[@undodays]

@@ELPHNT thanks a lot👍🏻

[@DomAllen17]

What is the synth bass you use on this?

[@ELPHNT]

It's just a custom patch I made for the video. You'll find similar sounds in my ANLG pack though: elphnt.io/store/anlg/

[@djbonne1]

hello i need to install it or open it directly as a plug in?

[@ELPHNT]

This might help: www.joshuacasper.com/max-4-live/install-max-live-patches-ableton-live-10/

[@thestever]

This is *almost* exactly what i've been looking for! Is there a device like this that can perform these same pattern variations on pre-existing midi clips? I.e. I program a melody I like, but I want to create rhythmic variations to it by having the notes play in different orders.

[@suanshine]

Where can I get this beautiful LFO? I have some ugly now.

[@ELPHNT]

It's the new LFO in Live 10. You might still be using the old LFO from Live 9. So just make sure you've updated to 10 I guess.

[@LesterBrunt]

Man I have been doing this for almost 15 years and still I get overwhelmed about all the plugins and instruments and whatnot available in Live. It is almost too much.

[@jimifive3454]

How do you get sound? I’ve tried wavetable, operator, a synth clip , clicking everything.....no sound!

[@shizzlers0135]

watching this now literally having the same problem, cant figure it out

[@jimifive3454]

What’s the trick to produce sound triggered by the snake....shouldn’t be such a mystery

[@ro_mal87]

Yeah, the MIDI is going into but not going out of Snake, anyone else having the same issue? Let me know if you guys solve this weird issue.

[@shizzlers0135]

Ah I forgot to respond to this, but if you add Snake onto your chain, click random all then click play it should start playing sound. Then reset every knob manually back to 0. Not sure why it doesn't work without doing this though

[@ro_mal87]

@@shizzlers0135 Thanks ton! Gonna go make some chunes, cheers.

[@rodrigocunazza]

Awesome dawsome 🔥💥

[@dkmn3385]

Can it be used with drums? When i put it into a hihat channel the hihat suddenly stops sounding :(

[@ELPHNT]

Make sure the Velocity values are something other than 0. It should work with drums no problem. You might also need to make sure it's sending the right note to the hi-hat.