Asteroids by Mark Towers
NOTES PLAY WHEN ASTEROIDS COLLIDE
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Advanced sequencing modes makes Asteroids a powerful MaxforLive sequencer for both experimental/generative melodic sequences or intricate/polyrhythmic drum patterns.
USER GUIDE: Asteroids USER GUIDE
Asteroids by Mark Towers
NOTES PLAY WHEN ASTEROIDS COLLIDE
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)
Advanced sequencing modes makes Asteroids a powerful MaxforLive sequencer for both experimental/generative melodic sequences or intricate/polyrhythmic drum patterns.
USER GUIDE: Asteroids USER GUIDE
Additional information
| MaxforLive | MIDI Devices, Song Sketch 2 Expansion Packs |
|---|---|
| Controllers | Ableton Push One, Ableton Push THREE Controller, Ableton Push TWO, Novation Launchpad |
| Ableton Live Compatibility | Ableton Live 10 Standard with MaxforLive, Ableton Live 10 Suite, Ableton Live 11 Standard with MaxforLive, Ableton Live 11 Suite, Ableton Live 12 Standard with MaxforLive, Ableton Live 12 Suite |
| Min. Requirements | Ableton Live 10 Standard with MaxforLive Installed or Ableton Live 10 Suite |
| OS | Mac, Windows |
PRICE: £22.00
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June 29, 2025
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A very fun and novel generative sequencer. The push integration makes it incredibly fun to experiment with, especially when used in conjunction with other midi effects.
Asteroids by Mark Towers
Asteroids is a MaxforLive Generative Sequencer that can be used on it’s own or integrated with Ableton Live supported controllers. Designed and created by Ableton Certified Trainer Mark Towers the device takes it’s inspiration from the hours spent spinning the Circular Dial and hitting the boost button to avoid the oncoming space rocks, then layering them into oblivion!
“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…”
Asteroids works in standalone mode or can be controlled directly by the Ableton PUSH & Push TWO or Novation LaunchPad MKI & MKII & LaunchPad PRO MKI & MKII
Advanced sequencing modes makes Asteroids a powerful sequencer for both experimental/generative melodic sequences or intricate/polyrhythmic drum patterns
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…
And it even has an addition Ghost Machine which generates additional notes based on where the asteroids meet on the grid. It has independent control for delay, octave, velocity, random, and chance. All ghost notes will be generated in the same scale as selected in the scale menu.
MODES OF OPERATION
Keys – Use this mode if using a chromatic instrument, it activates the MIDI section, in this mode, notes are generated when two or more asteroids meet, the note being generated is based on the scale selected, various MIDI settings, and the position of where the asteroids meet.
Drums – Use this mode with a drum rack (or drum instrument), it deactivates the main MIDI section and the Ghost Notes section, a new user interface appears replacing Ghost Notes. In this mode each asteroid is assigned a specific MIDI note value, by default this starts at C1, the intention here is to use this mode with a drum rack. When two or more asteroids meet, the will generate the note they have been assigned, regardless of where on the grid they meet. Use the sliders to control the settings of the notes being generated
Also available as part of the Arcade Series One and completes the line up consisting of PolyPin, Tetriq and Pong Deluxe
Frequently Asked Questions
Asteroids is a Max for Live generative sequencer where notes are triggered by colliding asteroids moving across the device’s interface. The collisions drive melodic sequences or drum patterns, meaning the music evolves organically without you having to programme every step manually.
Asteroids requires Ableton Live with Max for Live, so you will need either Ableton Live Suite or Live Standard with a separate Max for Live licence. Check the product page for the minimum supported versions to ensure compatibility with your setup.
Yes, Asteroids supports direct control via Ableton Push and Push 2, as well as the Novation Launchpad MKI and MKII and LaunchPad Pro MKI and MKII. It also works perfectly well in standalone mode without any controller.
Absolutely. The advanced sequencing modes make it capable of generating both experimental or generative melodic sequences and intricate polyrhythmic drum patterns, so it works across a wide range of production styles.
After purchase you will receive a download file which you drag into your Ableton Live User Library or place in your Max for Live devices folder. Once installed, the device will appear in your browser ready to drop onto any MIDI track.
Yes, it is designed to be immediately playable. As noted by Funkagenda, you can have a melody running within seconds of loading it up, making it a great tool for breaking creative blocks even if you are new to generative sequencing.
Asteroids was designed and created by Ableton Certified Trainer Mark Towers. It is part of a broader catalogue of Mark Towers devices, and buying three or more of his products together will automatically apply a 20% discount at checkout.
Important Information
V1.10.0 – 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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