Badmath by White Horse
MAGICAL ROUNDING, UNPREDICTABLE CHARACTER – WHAT HAPPENS IS UP TO THE MATHS.
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Badmath by White Horse is a MaxforLive audio effect that adds character, colour, and subtle digital distortion through mysterious math-based processes. At first glance, it looks like a gain manipulator — three dials control internal gain stages, with rounding algorithms and a few mysterious modifiers shaping the result.
But this isn’t your average saturator. Badmath thrives in the unexpected. Its B Hole button applies a tone-shaping algorithm that shifts harmonics and energy in ways you may never fully understand — or need to. Use the rounding dial to exaggerate or tame its impact. Crank the Power for aggressive results, or dial it back for more transient punch. Flip into Delta mode to hear what’s being removed from your signal, or open the x1000 visualiser to inspect micro-changes.
Whether used for finishing touches or audio experimentation, Badmath doesn’t tell you what it’s doing. It just asks: does it sound better now?
- Three interlinked gain-stage controls
- Visual metering and A/B preset comparison
- Rounding modes: all vs even
- B Hole mystery algorithm for harmonic shifts
- Power control for crunch vs punch
- Delta listening mode and bypass options
Subtle or chaotic, Badmath brings sonic colour that only imperfect maths can provide.
USER GUIDE: Badmath 1.0 Manual
Badmath by White Horse
MAGICAL ROUNDING, UNPREDICTABLE CHARACTER – WHAT HAPPENS IS UP TO THE MATHS.
TRIPLE PACK SAVINGS: Add any three or more White Horse products to your cart and save 15% automatically at checkout!
Badmath by White Horse is a MaxforLive audio effect that adds character, colour, and subtle digital distortion through mysterious math-based processes. At first glance, it looks like a gain manipulator — three dials control internal gain stages, with rounding algorithms and a few mysterious modifiers shaping the result.
But this isn’t your average saturator. Badmath thrives in the unexpected. Its B Hole button applies a tone-shaping algorithm that shifts harmonics and energy in ways you may never fully understand — or need to. Use the rounding dial to exaggerate or tame its impact. Crank the Power for aggressive results, or dial it back for more transient punch. Flip into Delta mode to hear what’s being removed from your signal, or open the x1000 visualiser to inspect micro-changes.
Whether used for finishing touches or audio experimentation, Badmath doesn’t tell you what it’s doing. It just asks: does it sound better now?
- Three interlinked gain-stage controls
- Visual metering and A/B preset comparison
- Rounding modes: all vs even
- B Hole mystery algorithm for harmonic shifts
- Power control for crunch vs punch
- Delta listening mode and bypass options
Subtle or chaotic, Badmath brings sonic colour that only imperfect maths can provide.
USER GUIDE: Badmath 1.0 Manual
Additional information
| MaxforLive | Audio Devices |
|---|---|
| Ableton Live Compatibility | Ableton Live 11 Standard with MaxforLive, Ableton Live 11 Suite, Ableton Live 12 Standard with MaxforLive, Ableton Live 12 Suite |
| Min. Requirements | Ableton Live 11 Standard with MaxforLive Installed or Ableton Live 11 Suite |
| OS | Mac, Windows |
PRICE: £16.00
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November 10, 2025
This reviewer bought this product from our store.
The effect is very subtle, but on kicks it does magic, when roundness is at 100%
I recommend this product
October 29, 2025
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Smart Character
Badmath by White Horse is brilliantly weird and a must-have for texture fanatics. It’s not a typical saturator; it's a "character" box that uses bizarre internal math to add subtle digital artifacts, grit, and unexpected color. It excels at making sounds feel "wrong" in the best way possible.
I recommend this product
Badmath by White Horse
Overview
Badmath by White Horse is a MaxforLive audio effect rooted in audio gain manipulation — but with a twist. By applying precision rounding, micro-gain shifts, and an unpredictable “B Hole” modifier, it turns dry tracks into mysterious, coloured textures. Sometimes subtle, sometimes disruptive, always unpredictable.
What It Does
At its core, Badmath uses three gain dials to adjust internal audio stages. These are auto-gain compensated to avoid volume jumps — but they interact in unusual ways, creating subtle rounding errors and digital artefacts. Toggle the “even” mode to limit rounding behaviour to even numbers only… though you might not know why that matters until you hear it.
The rounding amount sets the precision used in the gain calculation. Smaller values cause audible distortion. Larger values create more subtle results. Engage Delta mode to isolate and hear what’s being lost or altered — then hit x1000 to visualise those micro-changes.
The B Hole
What happens when you press the B Hole button? That’s the mystery. It applies a custom, undefined algorithm that shifts tone, saturation, and detail. Pair this with the Power dial — higher values create rich saturation, lower values preserve transients with added snap.
Use the randomise button to roll the dice. Save presets to compare settings. Flip the bypass to A/B test instantly.
Ideal Use
Badmath excels when you’re not looking for perfection. Use it to add grit, odd tonalities, or ghost harmonics. Or load it up on a group bus and just see what happens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A: Badmath is a MaxforLive audio effect that introduces digital rounding and mysterious gain-stage manipulation to add unpredictable colour and subtle distortion to your sound.
A: Yes. This device requires MaxforLive to run.
A: MaxforLive is a platform that integrates the visual programming environment Max with Ableton Live, allowing users to create and use custom audio, MIDI, and control devices.
A: To use this product, ensure the following requirements are met:
- Ableton Live 11 or 12
- MaxforLive (included in Live Suite or purchased separately)
A: You can explore more of White Horse’s tools and devices here: WHITE HORSE
Important Information
V2.0 – Released April 2026
Externals replaced with Gen Code to address performance issues across different OS.
V1.0.0 – Initial Release – September 2025
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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