Device Details

Overview

Name \| Version:	Octave Nodes 1.0
Author:	hmay001
Device Type:	MIDI Effect
Description:	Allows you to offset the octave of incoming MIDI notes or chords according to a weighted distribution of 'nodes'. Each node corresponds to a possible octave offset from -4 octaves to +4 octaves, with the size of the node representing the likelihood that it will occur. The distribution of nodes is controlled by: - Weighting: determines the octave offset which is most likely to occur. Any Spread that is introduced, regardless of Sign, will eminate from this position. - Spread: determines the distance between the highest and lowest possible octaves offsets. - Sign: determines the directon of Spread from the most heavily weighted octave offset. Same idea as the Sign control on Ableton's Random device. Chord mode allows notes that are played together (or within the Chord Buffer time) to receive the same octave offset as eachother. Open Ableton's Info Text panel for extended descriptions of any of the controls. Let me know if anything doesn't work as expected or if you've got any ideas on things to add!

Details

Live Version Used:	11.3.21
Max Version Used:	8.5.5
Date Added:	Feb 17 2024 10:50:02
Date Last Updated:	No Updates
Downloads:	691
ⓘ License:	None
Average Rating (1) Log in to rate this device	4

Files

Device File:	Octave Nodes.amxd

Comments

I mapped the slider to my controller and had some fun with some clips that I launched. Interesting device.

Posted on February 19 2024 by sleepcycle | Report Issue

Do you make devices on request by any chance? This device is really close to what i want to achieve.
What i need is a device that lets me scan through fifths and octaves with a slider. It's called the feet control on the Yamaha CS-80.
I'm willing to pay of course. Let me know if you're interested.

Best,

Posted on November 01 2025 by Drippy | Report Issue

thanks for this. works great. only suggestion would be a global % chance for an octave change regardless of the other settings.
but its very useful as is and i will keep using it. thanks again for making this and sharing it for free!!

Posted on April 01 2026 by gigachad1337 | Report Issue

Hi, sorry drippy I missed your comment, I'm too busy working my day job to promise anything but it's something I'll look into when I get a bit more time

Posted on April 01 2026 by hmay001 | Report Issue

And yeah gigachad I was thinking the same w the global chance control - should be pretty simple to add in so will do that asap