Lace | Max for Live Devices

Lace | Max for Live Devices

Lace is a set of three Max for Live devices. Inspired by classic Eurorack modules, the devices combine signals from different tracks in new and imaginative ways.

Audio Routing: All three devices in Lace operate based on audio routing, allowing them to combine signals from different tracks. These signals can be routed either pre or post effects processing, similar to the sidechain input found in many of Live's stock devices.

In addition to routing other tracks, the devices can also route signals from themselves or their own return tracks, providing opportunities for creative cross modulation.

Modulation: The main parameters of the three devices can be animated using their dedicated modulators.

Hillside

Hillside is a digital implementation of a peaks circuit. The device compares two signals using an OR gate and outputs the maximum of the two signals.

The device creates a rich, analog-flavored timbre using simple waveform shapes. The main parameter crossfades between the device input and the maximum signal.

Ring

Ring is a diode ring modulator. The nonlinear diode emulation adds shimmer to the modulated signal, similar to an AD633 modulator.

The main parameter controls the modulation amount and, along with it, the overall timbre.

Squared

Squared is a signal crushing device. The routed input is converted into a pulse wave using simple Boolean logic and multiplied with the input signal.

The main parameter changes the threshold of the Boolean logic, corresponding to pulse width modulation of the modulator signal. The brute force modulation of Squared is great for creating mind-bending timbre.

Lace is developed by Takuma Matsui. You can check out his work here. For a more detailed look into the devices, download the device manual here.