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Microtuner

Ableton

Microtuner by Ableton is a Max for Live MIDI device that enables import, editing, and generation of microtonal scales, allowing real-time morphing between different tuning systems with support for polyphony, MPE, and synchronization across instruments. It provides a comprehensive toolkit for working with microtonal music, from loading Scala tuning files to building custom scales with up to 128 pitches and exploring alternative octave frequency ratios beyond equal temperament.

Key Features

01Imports Scala (.scl) tuning files with drag-and-drop support
02Customizable Scale Editor with individual note tweaking and transpose functions
03Scale Generator with up to 128 pitches, octave frequency ratio control, and pitch distribution randomization
04Two separate scale decks with real-time blending slider
05Lead and Follow modes for syncing tunings across multiple instances
06MTS-ESP client plugin compatibility
07Follow button in Scale Editor for MIDI-driven pitch editing

Things to Try

  • 01Use the Follow button in the Scale Editor to play sounds while editing individual notes in your tuning
  • 02Blend two scales in real time using the dedicated slider knob to create morphing melodies and arpeggios
  • 03Load a folder of Scala files by dragging and dropping to quickly access a broad range of tuning systems
  • 04Use the Generator panel with up to 128 pitches and adjusted octave frequency ratios to build custom microtonal systems beyond equal temperament

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