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Overview
| Name | Version: | Sting 2 - Acid Line Performance System 2.1 |
| Author: | iftah |
| Device Type: | MIDI Effect |
| Description: | Version 2.1 adds a new arpeggiator mode that uses incoming notes to generate patterns, selective randomness that lets you choose what doesn’t change when you regenerate patterns, an octave range limiter, tie mode, push-button support, and more. Walkthrough video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR-3qTAvcJM Version 2.05, added scale awareness, polymeter reset and new push focus modes. Walkthrough video: https://youtu.be/u_5oFDmlny8?si=AGBLd1yaMtnXQXTq The new version of Sting is an expressive, improvisational acid line performance system. It is a Max for Live device that runs on Ableton Live or Push 3 Standalone. Sting can generate anything from random to acid patterns and morph between them fluidly. It features a new generation algorithm, advanced editing, expressive control, generative sequencing, and modulation capabilities, along with a set of live performance oriented features. These include a dedicated Push takeover mode that transforms Sting into a hands-on live performance system when used with Ableton Push 2 or 3. All of Sting’s parameters are logically laid out and fully controllable via Tabbing, making it accessible to blind, visually impaired, and sighted users. Sting is available as either a free or paid download. Both versions are identical; it's simply a way to ensure that everyone can access it, regardless of their ability to support my work. |
Details
| Live Version Used: | 11.2 |
| Max Version Used: | 8.6.2 |
| Date Added: | Jul 02 2025 10:33:58 |
| Date Last Updated: | Dec 02 2025 11:56:45 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
| Website: | https://www.if-tah.com/devices/sting-2 |
| ⓘ License: | AttributionNonCommercialNoDerivatives |
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TNX
Posted on July 02 2025 by koochey |
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The Best!
Posted on July 02 2025 by Reaktor7 |
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Damn, well this is epic! Thanks so much! You rock!!!
Posted on July 02 2025 by FreddyFingaz |
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Brilliant update to my go-to source of inspiration
Posted on July 03 2025 by ballrootus |
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Looking so much forward to trying this.
Thank you for Sting!
Thank you for Sting!
Posted on July 03 2025 by Tamiko |
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A superb update to one of my most used m4l devices!
Posted on July 06 2025 by ruairi74 |
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HI there. I am interested in this as I use the previous version.
Do you plan to implement scale awareness?
Do you plan to implement scale awareness?
Posted on July 06 2025 by atari |
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I really wish I could increase the pattern length beyond 16 steps. Has anybody made this modification?
Posted on July 07 2025 by samschorb |
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Brilliant, one of the best sequencers around. worth paying for.
Can we please control the parameter 'root note' in the envelope section of live? We have everything else.
Can we please control the parameter 'root note' in the envelope section of live? We have everything else.
Posted on July 07 2025 by Rosko |
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@Rosko fixed in version 2.05
Posted on July 08 2025 by iftah |
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have a weird issue where its just ouputting fast notes... onnote real fast , even if i mute the device ..im on 12.2
Posted on July 25 2025 by carlg23 |
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😍
Posted on August 09 2025 by Lior |
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yeahhh
Posted on September 10 2025 by jarpmusic |
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When I swap between different instrument racks, Sting 2 gets stuck playing the same acid line from the previous rack. Most of the time, I have to reload several times before Sting 2 plays the correct pattern saved with that rack.
Anyone else run into this?
Anyone else run into this?
Posted on November 04 2025 by elamen |
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How do I download
Posted on November 13 2025 by samteixeira |
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hello! is there any windows version of this plugin? when i download it i only get the mac files
Posted on November 23 2025 by CARLB |
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sweet update! thanks a lot.
I only miss now "Generate Clip" on the hardware.
where the para was suited before is now "Tie"
when I load the previous Sting - Generate Clip - is placed where now Tie is.
checked the Patch, it has now Order number 25, previously it was 15
but I am unable to make "Create Clip" visible on the HW again.
any idea what I'm missing?
I only miss now "Generate Clip" on the hardware.
where the para was suited before is now "Tie"
when I load the previous Sting - Generate Clip - is placed where now Tie is.
checked the Patch, it has now Order number 25, previously it was 15
but I am unable to make "Create Clip" visible on the HW again.
any idea what I'm missing?
Posted on December 13 2025 by CrisNI |
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@CrisNI clicking on the push “New” button will convert the sequence to a midi clip (when push takeover is on)
Heres a detailed overview of how to use sting and Push
Sting 2 Push Takeover Walkthrough (Ableton Live)
https://youtu.be/MFHIF-yxnv8
Heres a detailed overview of how to use sting and Push
Sting 2 Push Takeover Walkthrough (Ableton Live)
https://youtu.be/MFHIF-yxnv8
Posted on December 13 2025 by iftah |
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thanks! I see. not using push but an ni ksmk3 and other controller. function seems now hidden for the standard-controllers. but also found something concerning for my use-cases: Sting update loaded in Live 12.2.5, I have the "Gen/Gen!"-para on control knob 6, followed by "Focus Mode" on K7, on K8 is Push takeover. works super! when I load the same device in Live 12.3 - the Gen-para is gone and replaced with "Gate".
Posted on December 14 2025 by CrisNI |
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@CrisNI its probably because m4l can now access push upper row buttons (which is available since 12.3). please contact me via the support address on my website so i can have a proper look.
Posted on December 16 2025 by iftah |
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