Dirty VST Wrapper Preseter Morpher 2.0 by schlam is a sonic playground, a formidable tool that opens up a whole new world of sound design possibilities within Ableton Live. This Max4Live device enables users to store, recall and morph between unlimited states of any VST plugin, a feature previously left unexplored by the rigid boundaries of static presets. No longer are we limited to the linear sequence of settings; it's time to embrace the seamless transitions and infinite soundscapes that lie in the dynamic morphing of presets.
The Preseter Morpher 2.0 shines in its ability to handle preset changes through dummy clips and the advanced morphing between multiple presets. Imagine an evolving soundscape where your VST smoothly transitions over time, either free running from 1 millisecond to a minute or synced to Live's tempo from 1/16 to 16 bars. Now factor in the ability to automate these transitions, either through the use of Live’s clip automation via the PRESET numbox, or through the dedicated 'INTERP_FROM', 'INTERP_TO' and 'INTERP_SLIDER' parameters. This offers producers an unprecedented level of control over the impact their chosen VSTs have on a production.
If you're a fan of experimentation and happy accidents, you'll be delighted with the device's randomization feature. You can stir up new sonic concoctions, introduce element of chance, while still maintaining control over which parameters are left out of the chaos. The device even extends this control to the physical domain through hardware integration. A dial that browses all saved presets can be mapped to a hardware knob, allowing all current presets around it.
In a nutshell, the Dirty VST Wrapper Preseter Morpher 2.0 allows us to experiment and explore the potential of our VST collection in Ableton Live, fostering a new approach to sonic alchemy. Through utility, parameter mapping, automation, modulation and sound processing, this device sets the stage for new soundscapes to be not just dreamed, but created.
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Example Usage
Imagine you're working on a track and you have a lush pad that needs to evolve throughout your composition. You can use the Dirty VST Wrapper Preseter Morpher 2.0 to create dynamic changes without having to manually tweak your VST's parameters every few bars.
Here’s how you can start:
- Load your favorite VST synthesizer onto a track in Ableton Live.
- Add the Dirty VST Wrapper Preseter Morpher 2.0 to the same track, after the VST.
- Click on 'PLUG' within the Preseter Morpher and select your VST to link them together.
- Open your VST and move all the parameters you'd like to modulate. Press 'EXCLUDE' to exit the learn mode.
- Create your first preset by setting the desired parameters in your VST. Click 'STORE' in the Preseter Morpher and select a preset slot.
- Change the parameters to craft a different sound and store it in another preset slot.
- Now, create an automation clip in the arrangement view. Select the 'PRESET' parameter within the Preseter Morpher and draw an envelope that gradually shifts from preset 1 to preset 2.
This will create a smooth morphing effect from one sound to another over time. The transition between these presets can be synchronized to your project's tempo or set to a free time for an organic feel.
Use this technique to bring life to your tracks by transitioning between different textures and tones seamlessly, enriching your compositions with evolving sonic landscapes.
Imagine you're working on a techno track in Ableton Live and you want to create a buildup that leads to an intense drop. Using the Dirty VST Wrapper Preseter Morpher 2.0 can add an innovative touch to your synth transitions, creating a morphing soundscape that evolves over time.
First, load up your favorite VST synth and tweak the parameters to find a gritty sound that fits the dark atmosphere of a techno club - let's call this Preset 1. Press the 'STORE' button in the Dirty VST Wrapper Preseter Morpher 2.0 and click on the first preset slot to save these settings.
Next, manipulate your synth to design a contrasting sound with a more intense, high-frequency texture, suitable for signaling the imminent drop in your track – this is Preset 2. Store this in the next preset slot.
For a seamless transition, you might want the sound to morph from Preset 1 to Preset 2 over eight bars. To do this, make sure your Ableton Live project is set to the correct BPM for your track, then adjust the 'RAMP TIME' knob in the Preseter Morpher to '8 Bars', syncing it with your project tempo.
Go to your clip where the build-up occurs and automate the 'PRESET' parameter to ramp from 1 (Preset 1) to 2 (Preset 2) across the eight bars. As your build progresses, the device will smoothly interpolate between the two presets, crafting a dynamic transition that breathes life into the drop.
Now, let's add more complexity. Right before the drop, imagine you want to briefly introduce a twisted, resonant filter sweep. Create this effect in your synth, then save it as Preset 3. This time, instead of using the 'PRESET' automation, set the 'INTERP_FROM' to 1 and 'INTERP_TO' to 3. Then automate the 'INTERP_SLIDER' starting from a value of zero up to its maximum right before the drop to create a sudden sweep that doesn't pass through Preset 2. This accentuates tension, steering your audience towards the precipice before plunging into the heavy drop.
With the Dirty VST Wrapper Preseter Morpher 2.0, you're not just switching between presets; you're architecting a dynamic performance that can be intricately designed to match the energy and flow of your track. Your audience might not know what hit them, but they'll certainly feel the shift in your sound design mastery.
Further Thoughts
Imagine stepping into a sonic landscape that shifts and evolves as though it's alive, breathing with a life force that melds technological precision with organic unpredictability. This is the essence of crafting dynamic presets using the Dirty VST Wrapper Preseter Morpher 2.0 (DVWPM 2.0) by schlam. Let's dive deep into an expert example illustrating the powerful capabilities of this Max4Live device.
Suppose we're working with a complex polyphonic synth VST, loaded with parameters that sculpt the character of our sound. For the sake of this example, imagine a futuristic soundscape that we want to organically morph over time as part of a live performance piece. We aim to create a continuously evolving pad that undulates through different tonalities, resembling the ebbing and flowing tides of an alien ocean.
First, we would spend time sound-designing several distinct presets within our VST that represent various 'states' of this ocean—perhaps one with a darker, more menacing undertone, another with a shimmering, bright surface, and a third with a mysterious, echoing depth.
After dialing in these presets, we turn our attention to DVWPM 2.0 and click 'PLUG' to select our VST. We open the VST interface and press 'EXCLUDE' to enter learn mode—here, we bypass parameters we don't wish to include in our morphing journey, such as the master volume or any on/off switches that would disrupt the fluidity of the transition.
Returning to DVWPM 2.0, we press 'EXCLUDE' again to exit learn mode, and begin storing our handcrafted presets using the 'STORE' button, assigning each one to its respective slot. With our sounds safely housed in the device, we're ready to script their metamorphosis.
Using Ableton Live's clip automation, we automate the 'PRESET' parameter to gradually morph from preset 1 to preset 2 over 8 bars, syncing with the tempo of our Live set. We then draw an envelope for the 'INTERP_SLIDER' from its minimum to its maximum over the same 8 bars, but this time, we set 'INTERP_FROM' to 1 and 'INTERP_TO' to 3, bypassing preset 2 and creating a contrasting transition that leaps across the sonic elements we've designed.
Our composition takes on a life of its own as DVWPM 2.0 seamlessly handles the interpolation. With our hands on a MIDI controller mapped to the 'INTERP_SLIDER', we add real-time modulation, sometimes reverting the morph or letting it linger on a certain tonal characteristic for dramatic emphasis—emulating an ocean that changes with the moon's pull.
Additionally, when inspiration strikes, we engage the 'Random' feature. Excluding certain parameters ensures that our randomized presets maintain a shared essence, though serendipitous surprises can lead to unexplored corners of our sonic ocean.
Through the strategic use of the Dirty VST Wrapper Preseter Morpher 2.0, we've transformed a static performance into a dynamic expression of sound. This unique process exemplifies just one of the countless possibilities this tool offers in the exploration and presentation of electronic music. By manipulating time, space, and the very DNA of our sonic palette, DVWPM 2.0 allows us to unlock new soundscapes and redefine the boundaries of creative expression.