Arcade Series One by Mark Towers
MAXFORLIVE GENERATIVE SEQUENCERS
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The Arcade Series is a collection of MaxforLive Generative Sequencers that can be used on their own or integrated with Ableton Live supported controllers. Designed and created by Ableton Certified Trainer Mark Towers each device takes it’s inspiration from the hours spent in front of flickering screens down the local Arcade.
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Arcade Series One by Mark Towers
MAXFORLIVE GENERATIVE SEQUENCERS
MAKE YOUR OWN TRIPLE PACK: Buy any three or more Mark Towers products at the same time and get a 20% Discount (automatically applied at checkout)
The Arcade Series is a collection of MaxforLive Generative Sequencers that can be used on their own or integrated with Ableton Live supported controllers. Designed and created by Ableton Certified Trainer Mark Towers each device takes it’s inspiration from the hours spent in front of flickering screens down the local Arcade.
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Arcade Series One by Mark Towers
The Arcade Series One is a collection of MaxforLive Generative Sequencers that can be used on their own or integrated with Ableton Live supported controllers. Designed and created by Ableton Certified Trainer Mark Towers each device takes it’s inspiration from the hours spent in front of flickering screens down the local Arcade.
“When i first loaded up Asteroids i had a melody going in seconds, i keep going back to it in moments where i lack inspiration, it never fails to deliver! I can’t wait to see what Mark and the rest of the Isotonik Crew come up with…”
Each generative sequencer works in standalone mode or can be controlled directly by the Ableton PUSH & Push TWO or Novation LaunchPad & LaunchPad PRO!
Notes are played when Asteroids collide, add more Asteroids for more notes and turn on the Ghost Machine for Echo Notes…
Operational in Note or Drum Rack mode you can use multiple versions of the device with different instruments and create a track from scratch.
With control over the direction, path and speed of each asteroid you can quickly come up with some madly addictive melodies and rhythms…
Next up is PolyPin a Polyrhythmic Performance Sequencer inspired by Pinball. Up to 8 sequencers run in sync or independently using specially developed sequencer modes:
- Probability for creating random chance based beats
- Euclidean for exotic polyrhythmic patterns
- Classic for retro 16 step sequencing.
Inspired by the Gameboy classic, we use the blocks principle to create Chords and powerful Arpeggiator sequences.
With device lock now common to all of the Arcade Series you can have your Ableton Push playing Tetriq whilst your LaunchPad smashes PolyPin around!
The original device that acted as the inspiration for the whole series, this is based on the classic Atari game, simple to set up and a breeze to use. Instant Generative Sequencer joy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Arcade Series One is a collection of Max for Live generative sequencers inspired by classic arcade games, with Asteroids being one of the featured devices. Each sequencer generates music based on its own unique mechanics, offering a playful and unpredictable approach to composition.
No, every device in the collection works in standalone mode within Ableton Live without any extra hardware. However, if you own an Ableton Push, Push 2, Novation Launchpad, or Launchpad Pro, you can integrate them directly for a more hands-on experience.
You will need a version of Ableton Live that supports Max for Live, which means Ableton Live Suite or a Live Standard licence with the Max for Live add-on installed. We recommend keeping both Ableton Live and Max for Live updated to the latest versions for the best performance.
Each device uses its own arcade-inspired logic to trigger notes, so in Asteroids for example, notes are played when asteroids collide. The more elements you add, the more complex and evolving the musical output becomes, meaning no two sequences are ever quite the same.
Absolutely. The arcade-game concept makes the devices intuitive to pick up even if you have never explored generative sequencing before. You can start generating melodies and rhythmic patterns within seconds of loading a device into your Live set.
After purchase you will receive downloadable files which you drag into your Ableton Live User Library or directly onto a MIDI track. Full installation instructions are included, and because these are standard Max for Live devices, no additional software beyond Ableton Live and Max for Live is required.
Yes, if you purchase any three or more Mark Towers products at the same time a 20% discount is automatically applied at checkout. It is a great way to build out your generative toolkit across the full range of his devices.
Important Information
V2.0.0 – Released February 2025
Added Push 3 Controller Compatibility to all devices.
V1.0.0 – Initial Release – June 2017
Our Products are generally provided as Zip file downloads which in all cases will need to be extracted and saved to your hard drive prior to installation. Details on the different file type provided and what to do with them are below.
.alp Files – These are Ableton Live Packs and will either install directly into the Packs Section of the browser of Ableton Live or ask you to save them to your hard drive. For packs that install to the library, when you double click on them you will see a pop up window asking you to confirm that installation is ok as the files are described as “Legacy”. This is fine and you are ok to proceed, the packs are created using the format for an earlier version of Live and so remain compatible with the current version.
.amxd files – These are individual MaxforLive Devices and can be stored anywhere on your hard drive. We’d advise creating a folder for them and then adding that folder as a location within the Places section of Lives Browser.
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