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Overview

Name | Version: Intonation Shifter 1.3
Author: Supertramp162
Device Type: MIDI Effect
Description: The Intonation Shifter is a Max for Live MIDI device for composers, producers, and sound designers interested in non-standard intonation, microtonality, and alternative tuning systems within Ableton Live.

This device allows for flexible tuning control by offering:

Base Pitch Adjustment: Redefine concert pitch from A = 440 Hz down to A = 400 Hz, enabling use of tunings such as A = 432 Hz, A = 415 Hz, or any custom reference frequency.

Custom Octave Division: Select how many notes make up an octave (from 1 to 24 divisions). Supports Equal Divisions of the Octave (EDO), microtonal subdivisions, and experimental temperaments.

Includes a responsive visual display using rotating geometric shapes that reflect the selected octave division and intonation ratio. The visuals are tempo-synced to Ableton Live’s transport for intuitive feedback. (this is something i plan on doing a lot with in the next update which will include frequency ratios built upon tempo).


This tool is useful for exploring:

- Microtonal composition
- Non-Western tuning systems
- Just intonation, EDO systems (e.g., 19-TET)
- A = 432 Hz ambient or meditative music
- Experimental sound design


Works well with mono and polyphonic synths and modular integrations


Details

Live Version Used: 11.0.5
Max Version Used: 8.6.2
Date Added: Jun 09 2025 03:32:37
Date Last Updated: No Updates
Downloads: 179
License: None
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Device File: Intonation Shifter V1.3.amxd
 


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