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Overview

Name | Version: SimulScrub 5
Author: zsteinkamp
Device Type: Instrument
Description: SimulScrub is a Max for Live device that plays a number of contiguous time segments of an audio file simultaneously, with a flexible crossfader control to select which segment(s) you want to hear.

This allows you to scrub through time of a longer sample, while always playing the sample at 1x speed. 🤯

In the screen capture shown, the yellow lines represent virtual "playheads" playing from your sample at that position. The blue bars coming in from the bottom represent the volume that the respective playhead will actually play. The position is controlled via slider below the main display, with control over the width of the pickup pattern.

Just drag an audio sample or file to the main plugin area and play any MIDI note to start playing. Automate or modulate the Position slider and Width knob. See how different numbers of slices (up to 32) changes things.

v4 Fixes pops and clicks bugs as well as adding controls for speed and fade times.

If you'd like to see a demonstration in the context of a track:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zng2J0UxUZA

Details

Live Version Used: 12.0.2
Max Version Used: 8.6.0
Date Added: May 01 2024 13:54:04
Date Last Updated: Oct 30 2024 16:21:50
Downloads: 0
Website: https://github.com/zsteinkamp/m4l-SimulScrub/releases
ⓘ License: AttributionNonCommercialShareAlike
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Comments

This looks super dope - thanks for sharing. Stoked to give it a go
Posted on May 01 2024 by FreddyFingaz | Report Issue
Right on, @FreddyFingers! Please let me know how it goes, how to improve it, ideas you've got, etc.

I've got a couple little explainers/demos here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmFD9lj6tl4

(older version)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=574H1rq7Tkg
Posted on May 01 2024 by zsteinkamp | Report Issue
Folks may be interested in SimulScrub's sibling called Chiastic Slide.

Similar concept, but for group tracks, instrument racks, and fx racks.
https://maxforlive.com/library/device/9941/chiastic-slide
Posted on May 01 2024 by zsteinkamp | Report Issue
It's working but only producing a left channel output
Posted on May 02 2024 by irishmos | Report Issue
Hey @irishmos -- I suspect you added a mono sample to it. I remember now that I made a mental to-do to handle that case but then it slipped my mind. I'll add it soon (before next week). In the meantime, try converting your sample to stereo or try a stereo sample.
Posted on May 02 2024 by zsteinkamp | Report Issue
Full video demo is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zng2J0UxUZA

(The link I posted in the comment from May 01 above was unintentionally truncated, so this is the full one.)
Posted on May 04 2024 by zsteinkamp | Report Issue
Hello!
I'm not getting the blue bars in the window [the pyramid] :(
Also, it's popping each time the sample / a segment restarts.

Also, am I right in thinking all notes on a midi keyboard serve to just trigger this thing to play, and all functionality is within the plugin itself?

Really loving it. Thanks for sharing. :)
Posted on May 05 2024 by mossyrodriguez | Report Issue
Thanks for letting me know @mossyrodriguez. I'll work on the popping problem today.

Feel free to send details (screenshots, descriptions, etc) or even a whole Live Set to me to try to figure out why you're not getting the blue bars.
Posted on May 05 2024 by zsteinkamp | Report Issue
My email is zack@steinkamp.us
Posted on May 05 2024 by zsteinkamp | Report Issue
Updated with version 4 to fix pops and clicks as well as to add controls for speed change and fade times.

https://github.com/zsteinkamp/m4l-SimulScrub/releases/download/v4/SimulScrub-v4.amxd
Posted on May 07 2024 by zsteinkamp | Report Issue
New demo/howto video is up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJnHLf-5Wnw

Also one showcasing it with the Amen Break: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjSMfL88lOk
Posted on May 11 2024 by zsteinkamp | Report Issue

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