Device Details
Overview
| Name | Version: | The Shepard 1.1 |
| Author: | Supertramp162 |
| Device Type: | Audio Effect |
| Description: | The Shepard — Max for Live Audio Effect The Shepard is a spectral modulation tool built by Stephen Black. It uses fixed-filter banks to emulate the illusion of a rising or falling Shepard tone—but designed as a creative audio effect rather than a pitch illusion. At its core, The Shepard sweeps multiple resonant bands across the frequency spectrum, creating movement that can feel cyclic, ascending, descending, or suspended in motion. Perfect for transitions, drones, ambient sound design, and adding evolving motion to static sources. Key Features Rising / Falling Shepard Motion Select the direction of the spectral sweep to create upward or downward motion. Pendulum Mode (Tempo Sync) A clock-divided bidirectional mode that alternates the sweep direction rhythmically, fully synced to Ableton Live’s tempo. Spin & Spiral Stereo Movement Two independent stereo modulation paths: Spin: Circular motion in one direction Reverse Spin: Opposing stereo motion Spiral: Combines both for wide, immersive 3D movement Each has its own wet/dry control. Visual Spectrum Display Animated filter-bank visualisation that shows the Shepard sweep in real time. Full Wet/Dry Control + Speed Control Shape the intensity and movement rate to fit rhythmic or atmospheric contexts. Perfect For Ambient & cinematic production Transitions and risers Sound design Drone music Adding spectral movement to pads, vocals, or textures If you like my work and wish to collaborate or contact me, the best place to do so is through my instagram @supertramp162. đź”— Find me here Instagram: @supertramp162 Max for Live devices: www.maxforlive.com/profile/user/supertramp162 KVR Audio: www.kvraudio.com/developer/supertramp162 Youtube: www.youtube.com/@Supertramp162 |
Details
| Live Version Used: | 12.0.5 |
| Max Version Used: | 8.6.2 |
| Date Added: | Dec 06 2025 02:30:05 |
| Date Last Updated: | No Updates |
| Downloads: | 7 |
| ⓘ License: | None |
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Files
| Device File: | The Shepard V1.1.amxd |
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