This is an Ableton Live template, so you will need a compatible version of Ableton Live to open and use it. Live 10 or higher is recommended, and Max for Live must be installed for any Max-based components to function correctly.
Auto SC on Master by KILLIHU
AUTOMATIC SIDECHAIN EFFECT
The Auto SC on Master Template allows you to apply sidechain effects to all tracks routed to the master track, except the tracks you choose, such as the kick and the bass.
Auto SC on Master by KILLIHU
AUTOMATIC SIDECHAIN EFFECT
The Auto SC on Master Template allows you to apply sidechain effects to all tracks routed to the master track, except the tracks you choose, such as the kick and the bass.Additional information
| MaxforLive | Control Devices |
|---|---|
| Ableton Live Compatibility | Ableton Live 10 Standard, Ableton Live 10 Standard with MaxforLive, Ableton Live 10 Suite, Ableton Live 11 Standard, Ableton Live 11 Standard with MaxforLive, Ableton Live 11 Suite, Ableton Live 12 Standard, Ableton Live 12 Standard with MaxforLive, Ableton Live 12 Suite |
| Min. Requirements | Ableton Live 10 Standard |
| OS | Mac, Windows |
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Auto SC on Master by KILLIHU
The idea of this template came from an Infected Mushroom video in which they explained that in their songs, when the kick sounds, they apply low cut eq to all the tracks except the kick and the bass. This template allows you to apply sidechain effects to all tracks routed to the master track, except the tracks you choose, such as the kick and the bass. Take this template as an example and customize it according to your needs.
The template has 3 tracks. SC1 and SC2 are the tracks that send the sidechain signals, and NSC is the track where the kick and the bass should be routed.
SC1 activates the typical sidechain effect that generates a feeling of pumping when the kick sounds. It responds to MIDI velocity variations. SC2 activates a low cut eq filter.
On the master track you have quick controls to adjust the pumping of the song and the low cut frequency. Put your master effects after this rack.
If you inspect the rack you will see that there are 3 chains. All tracks routed to the master track pass through the Master chain, and it is there that they are processed by the effects of SC1 and SC2.
The kick and the bass pass through the NO SC chain without being processed by any effects. And the SC2 chain is an activator mapped to the low cut eq filter.
To do the routing I used the audio sidechain input of the Live compressor. You can see it named as Insert Track in each of the chains. This system adds a very small delay to the signal, allows you to work without latency problems but keep that in mind if you use master effects synchronized with the project tempo.
This template is free. Consider making a contribution if it is useful for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
The template uses three dedicated tracks: SC1 triggers a classic pumping sidechain effect that responds to MIDI velocity, SC2 activates a low cut EQ filter, and NSC is where you route the tracks you want to exclude from the sidechain effect, such as your kick and bass.
Yes, that is the core idea of the template. Any tracks you route through the NSC track will be excluded from the sidechain processing, while everything else routed to the master will be affected.
Yes, the concept comes from an Infected Mushroom video in which they described applying a low cut EQ to all tracks except the kick and bass whenever the kick hits, giving their mix a dynamic, energetic feel.
Simply download the template file and open it directly in Ableton Live. From there you can route your tracks accordingly and customise the sidechain settings to suit your own project.
Absolutely. The template is designed to be a starting point rather than a rigid setup. You can adjust the sidechain intensity, modify the EQ settings, and adapt the routing to match your specific mix.
The SC1 sidechain effect responds to MIDI velocity variations, meaning the intensity of the pumping effect will change naturally depending on how hard the kick hits.
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