Device Details
Overview
| Name | Version: | JB Random Simpler 1.03 |
| Author: | JB18 |
| Device Type: | MIDI Effect |
| Description: | REQUIRES ABLETON 12.4 (currently in Beta) Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2WoiT2xxhE JB Random Simpler is a random sample picker device that loads samples instantly into a Simpler! Something exciting happened in the latest Ableton 12.4 Beta - we now have the ability to replace Simpler sample using the Live API. This device will scan through a folder (including sub-folders) and give you a collection of samples. Roll the dice and it will automatically load a sample directly in to a Simpler device. You can filter your sample collection with a keyword. If you click the folder icon, it will filter the collection down to just the other samples that are in the current samples sub-folder. I've included history arrows, which let you scroll backwards or forwards through your randomly selected samples. You can also grab the file icon and drop the sample anywhere else in Ableton. I've also included a "Master Dice" device, that will allow you to control all Random Simpler devices on the same track. You can disable a child Random Simpler from recieving Master Dice messages by clicking the Lock icon on the device. I've also included a Drum Rack with devices pre loaded - this can give you a similar random kit selection functionality to Algonaut Atlas and XLN Audio's XO plugin. Build random kits from your samples! Enjoy! and please let me know if you have any comments or suggestions. Cheers, JB JB Random Simpler 1.01 Update Device will now remember the last loaded path/folder. The device will automatically rescan this path/folder on when reloading a set. If you do not want this behaviour, you can clear the scanned collection prior to saving the Live set which will clear the path/folder. JB Random Simpler 1.02 Update Device will now remember and correctly apply your keyword filter when re-scanning a folder or re-loading a set. Buttons are now midi mappable (but no more fun spinny dice unfortunately!). JB Random Simpler 1.03 Update Device now also comes with a "Master Dice" device, that will allow you to control all JB Random Simpler devices on the same track. You can disable a child JB Random Simpler from recieving Master Dice messages by clicking the Lock icon on the device. Have also included a Drum Rack with devices pre loaded - this can give you a similar random kit selection functionality to Algonaut Atlas and XLN Audio's XO plugin. Build random kits from your samples! |
Details
| Live Version Used: | 12.4 |
| Max Version Used: | 9.1.3 |
| Date Added: | Mar 19 2026 08:54:23 |
| Date Last Updated: | Mar 30 2026 22:47:16 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
| Website: | https://jbfx.gumroad.com/l/randomsimpler |
| ⓘ License: | Commercial |
Average Rating
Log in to rate this device |
-n/a- |
Comments
Hello! It does not, but I’ll see
If this is feasible. The Simpler will remember your sample, but this device will currently lose its collection when you reload the set.
If this is feasible. The Simpler will remember your sample, but this device will currently lose its collection when you reload the set.
Posted on March 19 2026 by JB18 |
Report Issue
Hi there, the device will now remember the last loaded path/folder. The device will automatically rescan this path/folder on when reloading a set.
If you do not want this behaviour, you can clear the scanned collection prior to saving the Live set which will clear the path/folder.
If you do not want this behaviour, you can clear the scanned collection prior to saving the Live set which will clear the path/folder.
Posted on March 21 2026 by JB18 |
Report Issue
Login to comment on this device.
Browse the full library
Does the device remembers the last loaded path/folder when reloading a Set?