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Overview
| Name | Version: | -ASK- Meta Macro 8x 2.0 |
| Author: | Askondo |
| Device Type: | Audio Effect |
| Description: | Meta Macro basically looks like an Ableton device rack and resembles its macro controls, with a floating view and many convenient functions for Live performance and customization. Map most parameters in Live to the macros, assign custom curves, create snapshots of the macro dial values for a live performance, and much more! The Meta Macro device comes with the following key features: - 8 Macro parameters that can map 2/4/8 parameters(see versions). - "Locate" button in the edit view for each mapped parameter, for easier navigation of the set - "Locate" button on the floating view to easily find the Meta Macro device in the Liveset - User curves for each mapped parameter. Curves can be imported and exported. Quick selector for linear, exponential, and logarithmic curves. - Integrated floating view system (all my devices use this system) can snap multiple floats and arrange them to your liking in clusters - Snapshot functionality (for different) and the possibility to only trigger the snapshot on downbeat. - Exclude the loading of individual macro dials through snapshot loading - Full Midi mapping capabilities for all important functions (done in device view, not on the floating views due to limitations of Max for Live/Ableton Live) - Color Editor to customize each individual Meta Macro instance Please note that there are three versions of the meta macro (capable of mapping 1, 2, 4, or 8 parameters per macro) See the other versions. Update 1.1. - Added live.banks for control surface integration (Push, etc) - Added display of "real" value of the curent parameter instead of 0.-1 to advanced curve editor Update 1.5 - Added the ability to map the macro dials to a control surface script control Gone are the days of tedious manual Midi mappings! The Meta Macro now automatically stores your control surface mappings, so you can easily load pre-configured instances from one set to another. Plus, you can save the Meta Macro nested in a Rack to transfer all your mappings that refer to nested controls. With the ability to change the LED feedback style of your hardware controller, you can now enjoy a fully customized music-making experience. And with the whole mapping logic refactored for increased efficiency, you can focus on creating and performing without any interruptions. Get ready to take your music production to the next level with the updated Meta Macro device. I can't wait to see what you'll create! Update 1.6 - Added Randomize function (can be key or midi mapped) for dials. - Hold Alt/Option key and click on respective button to disable this randomize function for individual macros. - fixed a bug with loading user curves - fixed a bug that broke the lag function - Improved smoothing for parameter values Update 2.0 - Added Color Editor to make floating views easier to identify and customize each individual instance - Hold Alt/Option key and click on respective button to disable this snapshot recall function for individual macros. |
Details
| Live Version Used: | 11.2.11 |
| Max Version Used: | 8.1.5 |
| Date Added: | Feb 01 2023 15:02:02 |
| Date Last Updated: | Nov 12 2023 09:41:27 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
| Website: | https://askondo.gumroad.com/l/metamacro8x |
| ⓘ License: | Commercial |
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Hey there, thanks for the kudos!
It's planned to display the current value(of the corresponding parameter at the mapped macro position) for the extended envelope editor in the floating view.
So basically when you move the macro knob you see the translated value.
Unfortunately, it relies on unofficial M4L API calls so it comes with the caveat of printing a lot of warnings in the M4L console.
I'll post an upgrade on gumroad soon.
It's planned to display the current value(of the corresponding parameter at the mapped macro position) for the extended envelope editor in the floating view.
So basically when you move the macro knob you see the translated value.
Unfortunately, it relies on unofficial M4L API calls so it comes with the caveat of printing a lot of warnings in the M4L console.
I'll post an upgrade on gumroad soon.
Posted on February 02 2023 by Askondo |
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Great device. Nice work. Only thing I'm missing is the RND button to randomize all the mapped parameters per macro. A button for every macro knob for instance.
Posted on March 07 2023 by GZHN |
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Thanks for your feedback.
A Random Button should be easy to implement.
I'll consider it for the next update!
Cheers
A Random Button should be easy to implement.
I'll consider it for the next update!
Cheers
Posted on May 04 2023 by Askondo |
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Some more wishes for the M4L santa:
1. Resizeable window where the macros can get bigger (I always found it very difficult to have to look at these small macro labels)
2. The ability to align the macro knobs in the floating window (that's a special one for the OCD crowd out here)
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1. Resizeable window where the macros can get bigger (I always found it very difficult to have to look at these small macro labels)
2. The ability to align the macro knobs in the floating window (that's a special one for the OCD crowd out here)
Best
Posted on May 23 2023 by TonyK47 |
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Is there any way to display the Macro names on Push2? I just bought Meta Macro and really hoped for that to work.
Posted on May 29 2023 by ICKX |
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Thanks for the feedback,
A possibility to scale the floating window is in the making.
Aligning the macros is unfortunately out of discussion.
I saw the performance pack that Ableton brought out with Live 12, where one can arrange many controls to one's liking. Maybe that is better suited for you?
Unfortunately, I'm only one person and can't rewrite the whole device to make this possible. I started these devices with the concept of resembling the Live UI.
Cheers
A possibility to scale the floating window is in the making.
Aligning the macros is unfortunately out of discussion.
I saw the performance pack that Ableton brought out with Live 12, where one can arrange many controls to one's liking. Maybe that is better suited for you?
Unfortunately, I'm only one person and can't rewrite the whole device to make this possible. I started these devices with the concept of resembling the Live UI.
Cheers
Posted on January 11 2024 by Askondo |
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Just purchased the device. Could you make the macro names show up on the Push 3 (as for example the honey mapper device does it)?
Posted on December 07 2024 by aprileon |
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Hi Aprileon,
Thank you so much for your support!
I’m aware of Honey Mapper, but I haven’t explored it in detail yet. It’s a bit different from my device since Honey Mapper interacts directly with the rack, while mine is designed as a standalone solution that doesn’t require a rack at all.
That said, I think their system is quite clever, and I could definitely explore creating something similar in the future. Adding a rack takeover mode would be a great feature, though it may take a bit of time to develop. For now, you can insert Meta Macro into a rack and manually map the dials for use.
Your feedback has given me some great ideas, and I’m excited to keep improving the device. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts—I truly appreciate it!
Best regards,
Thank you so much for your support!
I’m aware of Honey Mapper, but I haven’t explored it in detail yet. It’s a bit different from my device since Honey Mapper interacts directly with the rack, while mine is designed as a standalone solution that doesn’t require a rack at all.
That said, I think their system is quite clever, and I could definitely explore creating something similar in the future. Adding a rack takeover mode would be a great feature, though it may take a bit of time to develop. For now, you can insert Meta Macro into a rack and manually map the dials for use.
Your feedback has given me some great ideas, and I’m excited to keep improving the device. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts—I truly appreciate it!
Best regards,
Posted on December 08 2024 by Askondo |
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