Device Details


Overview

Name | Version: SMOOTHEE SIDECHAIN by grzebien 1.2
Author: grzebien
Device Type: Audio Effect
Description: External Audio Routing for Ableton Audio Effect Racks

Function:
A fast and precise audio injection module. It bypasses standard Ableton mixer limitations, allowing you to feed any signal from your project directly into your Rack.

Key Features:
* Total Control: Select any tap point (Pre FX, Post FX, Post Mixer) for every track in Ableton.
* Hardware Ready: Supports external devices sidechaining, enabling you to route signals from analog hardware directly into your Rack chain.
* Zero Latency: The device introduces no signal delay.
* Ultra Lightweight: Extremely low CPU usage.
* Visual Control: Built-in display (operating signal timeline) for real-time monitoring of the processed audio.

Two Operating Modes:
1. NORMAL (Bypass): Transparent flow. Audio passes through without changes to the next effects in the chain.
2. SIDECHAIN (Injection): Replaces the original audio with the signal selected from the menu.

Usage Instructions:
Place the device anywhere in the Chain:
1. Use Mode Normal for standard signal flow.
2. Use Mode Sidechain to replace audio with an external signal – perfect for triggering compressors or gating effects via another track or external hardware.

This device was created for the needs of SMOOTHEE by grzebien_ and is included in the set.
https://grzebien.gumroad.com/l/ejggde

Maybe someone will find it useful.

Details

Live Version Used: 12.3.8
Max Version Used: 8.6.5
Date Added: May 01 2026 18:17:01
Date Last Updated: May 06 2026 12:46:59
Downloads: 122
License: Attribution
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Files

Device File: SMOOTHEE SideChain vs1.2.amxd
 


Comments

Darn.....was really hoping this was Live 11 Suite compatible
@irishmos its not about ableton version its about max4live version you have. should work with live 11 suite if only You have at least Max 8.6 or higher.
I think it's Catalina 10.15 that's causing that gate
@irishmos download version 8.6 from here.
https://cycling74.com/downloads/older

Should work. Earlier versions missing live.routing obiect.
I checked on my high sierra OS version. 
I'm on 8.6
Weirdly, it's working now. LOL. wtf??? :)
Ok it loads. I spoke to soon.
I can only change from Normal to Sidechain.
Routing isn't available to me. Oh well....Old machine.
@irishmos download version 8.6.5 from here.
https://cycling74.com/downloads/older

install, and reopen ableton.

I chcecked it right now. with older version of max it didn't work. After installed latest 8 vesrion of Max all good! I'm checking on my old MacBook Pro 2012, with High Sierra and Ableton 10.1.43
Well I'll be......

Nice. That worked out! My b
Thx
Hey @grzebien !

Thanks for this audio router, it’s sick. The oscilloscope is actually super useful, especially when I’m stacking a bunch of them in a rack to route ghost signals.

I wanted to ask if you could add a gain knob inside the device. That would let me get rid of Cycling '74’s Audio Sender completely and just use your router for everything instead. :D

Really appreciate the work either way, thank you !
Ok...so I'm finally gettin into this.

I've been screwing with the whole no input mixer thing, creating feedback to process in Ableton

This device, feeding on to itself in one track with a vinyl noise stimulus/white noise input is absolutely the best feedback option, I've found yet.

Anyone into this, try it. I can't believe how much better the feedback sounds. I've tried this so many ways and this is the thing. I will definitely suggest this to others.

Nice work Grezbien
@chinski ready, enjoy!
@chinski, @irishmos thanks for Your support!
@Grzebien

Could you please shoot me an email at dreadlion13 at gmail dot com?
@grzebien legend mate, thank you so much!
@grzebien one thing I’ve noticed, though: when routing multiple sidechain signals from a track into a compressor, it seems to detect only the last audio input instance. I suppose it would need some a "thru mode" to allow all audio instances to pass through properly. Cheers!

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