Device Details
Overview
| Name | Version: | Shapeshifter 1.0 |
| Author: | wavefolded |
| Device Type: | MIDI Transformation |
| Description: | Transform any MIDI clip into endless variations. Overview Shapeshifter is a Transformer-type MIDI Tool for Ableton Live 12 that reshapes existing patterns using a variety of techniques. It applies context-aware transformations that thin, expand or mutate clips while keeping them musical and related to the original. Shapeshifter uses hybrid probability and musical rules to evolve your clips in ways that stay playable and inspiring. The result is a powerful way to generate fresh takes on melodies, basslines, chords or rhythms in seconds. Key Features • Density Control: Thin patterns in a musical way with context-aware note weighting • Probability: Introduce chance-driven playback • Gate Shaping: Shorten or extend note lengths with optional randomness • Drift: Add micro timing and velocity shifts for realism • Scale Snap: Instantly fit notes using Ableton’s Scale Awareness functionality • Velocity Shaping: Emphasise or soften dynamics across the clip • Merge: Merge adjoining notes in a contextually-aware way • Spread: Widen the voicing of the pattern • Swap: Swap notes to create musically relevant variations Mini-FAQ Q: Does it only work on melodies? A: Shapeshifter works on any MIDI data from leads and bass to chords and full drum parts. Q: Do I need to set scales manually? A: With scale snap enabled notes follow Ableton’s scale awareness automatically. Q: Can I edit the results afterwards? A: Absolutely. Every transformation is printed into the clip so you can tweak or rebuild as you like. Q: Isn’t this just cheating and taking away from creativity? A: Shapeshifter doesn’t replace creativity, it expands it. It’s your musical taste that decides which variations work and how far you push them. It’s a tool to spark new possibilities, not to finish tracks for you. Please Note All processing is on-device. Pressing the Transform button in Ableton's GUI will create unintended changes to your MIDI clip. Preview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX6XpCn2MJw |
Details
| Live Version Used: | 12.2.5 |
| Max Version Used: | 9.0.7 |
| Date Added: | Oct 19 2025 12:09:36 |
| Date Last Updated: | Oct 19 2025 12:11:32 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
| Website: | https://wavefolded.gumroad.com/l/vnwxlt?layout=profile |
| ⓘ License: | None |
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