Isotonik FX by Isotonik Studios
DJ STYLE FX
Isotonik FX is a single MaxforLive Device thats a Swiss army knife of DJ FX, works best on Loops!
USER GUIDE: Modular Series XL USER GUIDE
Isotonik FX by Isotonik Studios
DJ STYLE FX
Isotonik FX is a single MaxforLive Device thats a Swiss army knife of DJ FX, works best on Loops!
USER GUIDE: Modular Series XL USER GUIDE
Additional information
| MaxforLive | Audio Devices |
|---|---|
| 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: £16.00
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September 3, 2026
This reviewer bought this product from our store.
makes for some real sick moments when djing within Ableton Live!
I recommend this product
August 8, 2026
This reviewer bought this product from our store.
It does what it says on the tin, it's a DJ effect with a number of cool tricks up its sleeve. The documentation suggests using it on a return track, because it mutes the original audio while it adds its fx. However, I'm finding it quite cool on the original audio track too. Next thing I will try is using it on a return track while also routing the original audio to another track to keep it going while the FX does its thing on the return... Very nice!
I recommend this product
Isotonik FX by Isotonik Studios
MODULAR SERIES – ISOTONIK FX
The final MaxforLive device of the Modular Series XL pack is an Audio FX device, Isotonik FX was born out of frustration with Beat Repeat. It works on buffered audio and slices the incoming audio into 1/8ths which can then be retrogressed via MIDI whilst the original audio continues playing, much like the Slip mode on CDJ’s. You can set how long the repeat cycle is for the slices to bring some glitchy stuttering that always remains on beat and on time.
We’ve added in some other effects created for my own personal performance template like DJ Brake and Turntable Wind Down along with High and Low Pass filters. All in all this is a one device arsenal of DJ style Effects!
ALSO AVAILABLE BY ISOTONIK STUDIOS – OKTOPUSH THREE | FOLLOW XL | ISOTONIK FX | PUSH MUTE MODE | SMART XL | MODULAR SERIES XL
Frequently Asked Questions
Isotonik FX requires Ableton Live with Max for Live installed. It is recommended to use the latest version of both for the best performance and stability.
Isotonik FX was built out of frustration with Beat Repeat and takes a different approach by buffering incoming audio and slicing it into 1/8ths, which can then be triggered and retrogressed via MIDI while the original audio keeps playing. This is much closer to the Slip mode behaviour you’d find on CDJ players, giving you a more performance-focused, DJ-style workflow.
The device includes glitchy stutter and slice repeats, DJ Brake, Turntable Wind Down, and High and Low Pass filters, all packed into a single Max for Live Audio FX device.
Yes, the slice retrogression and effects are designed to be triggered via MIDI, making it well suited for live performance and hands-on control with a controller or Push.
Yes, the repeat cycle for the slices is set to always remain on beat and in time with your project, so even heavy glitching effects stay musically locked.
It works best on loops, making it ideal for processing drum loops, melodic loops, or any repeating audio material during a live performance or DJ set.
Yes, it is the final device in the Modular Series XL pack from Isotonik Studios, though it can also be used as a standalone Audio FX device within your Ableton Live set.
