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Overview

Name | Version: Archiduc 1.10
Author: chapelierfou
Device Type: MIDI Effect
Description: This is my new free M4L device, "Archiduc".
It allows you to trigger various actions in your Ableton Live Set from a single MIDI track, using MIDI notes sent to a Drum Rack which chains are named accordingly to the actions.
VIDEO PRESENTATION HERE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqaDSmPzz-U

UPDATE 20250904 :
Total rewrite of the internals :
- FIX : simultaneous actions would not work properly
- IMPROVEMENT : TRACK actions can be now be called by track names, which is quite a game changer as you can now reorder tracks without breaking the actions (just hit "refresh" after moving tracks)
- ADDED : TRACK X DEVICE : selects devices
- ADDED : TRACK X DEVICEONOFF Y : enables/disables a specific device

UPDATE 20250630 :
Addition of
TRACK X RANDOMCLIP
TRACK X RANDOMCLIP X Y
CUEPOINT

Details

Live Version Used: 12.0.5
Max Version Used: 9.0.1
Date Added: Jun 18 2024 08:52:48
Date Last Updated: Sep 04 2025 12:48:45
Downloads: 224
License: AttributionShareAlike
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Files

Device File: Archiduc 1.10 Device + Drum Rack Template.zip
 


Comments

I love this device but I have one problem I'm running into. I'm trying to launch two clips simultaneously.. one arms track one, the other un-arms track two. The two signals wont register in Archiduc at the same time. They have to be done at slightly different times. Is there any way to solve this?
@mattjmeade :
Ouch....You've discovered a nasty bug/issue. There is indeed a problem with simultaneous messages. I have a very good idea about what's causing this, but solving the issue might or might not be easy.
I'll have a look into it as soon as possible, it's on top of my list. I hope to come with a fix soon.
Meanwhile, I would stop using the device, or at least avoid simultaneous messages (A small delay, like 50ms, between events should be enough).
I sincerely deeply apologize for the inconvenience.
@mattjmeade :
Fixed, + added new functions, + access tracks by name !
BEAUTIFUL!!! I just came back here to find your video to get a better understanding of the tempo "offset" feature. Glad to hear theres even more! Would love to show off my use of the device to you sometime!
Am i correct in assuming that in randomclip Y Z that Y and Z would be the first and last clip of the range you want to randomize within?
@mattjmeade :
If the device makes you happy, I'm happy ! I had to recode the whole thing when you made me discover my mistake, but I'm glad you did.
Also, yes, for randomclip, Y and Z is the range of clips.
For the "offset" of tempo function, it's simply any number that would be added to the velocity of the trigger note. Usually I would use 100 but it's up to you.
I'd be curious to discuss the way you use it, but unfortunately there's no PMs here. Maybe reach me through Ableton's forum ?

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