MD1 is a hardware-sampled sound pack designed for electronic music producers. It provides a collection of authentic analog sounds compatible with devices like Move, Note, and Ableton.
MD1 for Ableton Move by MID
FAMOUS AND OBSCURE HARDWARE GEAR
MD1 brings the soul of classic hardware into your hands, combining raw analog textures with modern flexibility. Crafted for electronic music producers using Move, Note, or any sample-friendly platform, this expansive pack features 550 expertly captured samples, 50 Drift synth patches, and 36 total kits to kickstart your tracks.
The MD1 update 1.1 adds full compatibility with Ableton Live 12.2 and upwards. It contains 50 Drift Instrument Racks and the 40 Drum Sampler-based Full Kits and Drum Kits so you can use them easily with Ableton Live as well.
System Requirements: Ableton Live Suite 12.2 or higher.
Whether you’re jamming live, sketching in a DAW, or building full arrangements, MD1 bridges vintage gear flavor with present-day creative speed.
- 16 ready-to-play Move Sets spanning multiple genres
- 20 Full Kits (8 drums + 8 tonals) – instant track starters
- 20 classic Drum Kits with vintage groove
- 50 expressive Drift patches for bass, leads, pads & textures
- Samples from SH-101, DX7, MS-20, TR-909, MPC 3000, and more
- Compatible with Move, Note, DAWs, samplers – any sample-capable gear
- Ideal for House, Techno, Electro, Hip-Hop, IDM, Ambient, and beyond
Bring studio staples and underground rarities to life in your workflow – MD1 is built for exploration.
USER GUIDE: Installation
MD1 for Ableton Move by MID
FAMOUS AND OBSCURE HARDWARE GEAR
MD1 brings the soul of classic hardware into your hands, combining raw analog textures with modern flexibility. Crafted for electronic music producers using Move, Note, or any sample-friendly platform, this expansive pack features 550 expertly captured samples, 50 Drift synth patches, and 36 total kits to kickstart your tracks.
The MD1 update 1.1 adds full compatibility with Ableton Live 12.2 and upwards. It contains 50 Drift Instrument Racks and the 40 Drum Sampler-based Full Kits and Drum Kits so you can use them easily with Ableton Live as well.
System Requirements: Ableton Live Suite 12.2 or higher.
Whether you’re jamming live, sketching in a DAW, or building full arrangements, MD1 bridges vintage gear flavor with present-day creative speed.
- 16 ready-to-play Move Sets spanning multiple genres
- 20 Full Kits (8 drums + 8 tonals) – instant track starters
- 20 classic Drum Kits with vintage groove
- 50 expressive Drift patches for bass, leads, pads & textures
- Samples from SH-101, DX7, MS-20, TR-909, MPC 3000, and more
- Compatible with Move, Note, DAWs, samplers – any sample-capable gear
- Ideal for House, Techno, Electro, Hip-Hop, IDM, Ambient, and beyond
Bring studio staples and underground rarities to life in your workflow – MD1 is built for exploration.
USER GUIDE: Installation
Additional information
| Synth Compatibility | Ableton Move, Ableton Note |
|---|---|
| Min. Requirements | Ableton Move Manager |
| OS | Mac, Windows |
| Genre | Breakbeat, Electro, Electronica, House, Techno |
Product reviews
FEATURES
Nice live pack alot of drumrack sets realy like it ^^
Cohesive collection of sounds. Instant vibe – and very thoughtfully organized for the Move which underrated and super appreciated!
Cohesive collection of sounds. Instant vibe - and very thoughtfully organized for the Digitakt which underrated and super appreciated!
MD1 for Ableton Move by MID
MD1 delivers a comprehensive collection of hardware-sampled sounds for electronic music producers working with Move, Note, Ableton and basically any device or app that can make use of samples. This pack bridges authentic gear character with modern production convenience and the immediacy of creating music with hardware such as Move and Note.
MD1 CONTENTS
- 16 Move Sets
- 20 Full Kits combining drums and melodic samples
- 20 Drum Kits
- 50 Drift Synthesizer Patches
- 550 Samples
The MD1 update 1.1 adds full compatibility with Ableton Live 12.2 and upwards. It contains 50 Drift Instrument Racks and the 40 Drum Sampler-based Full Kits and Drum Kits so you can use them easily with Ableton Live as well.
System Requirements: Ableton Live Suite 12.2 or higher.
Explore 16 complete Move Sets illustrating the variety of MD1 in various genres ready for jamming and production or just as a source of inspiration. Discover 20 Full Kits combining drums and melodic elements that are convenient track starters.
Dive into 20 classic Drum Kits and 50 Drift Patches for Bass, Keys, Leads, Blips, Bleeps, Pads, Drones and evolving textures. The 550 meticulously captured samples allow for near endless creative possibilities.
Each sound originates from hardware instruments. Experience iconic classics like the Roland SH-101, Yamaha DX7, Korg MS-20, Elektron Machinedrum, Akai MPC 3000, Emu Drumulator, Roland TR-series, Waldorf Quantum, and Erica Synths Perkons HD-1. Discover old school underground favorites such as XBase 09, M-Base 11, Doepfer MS-404, Oberheim DMX, MFB 503 and 522, Pearl Syncussion, Casio RZ-1, Yamaha RY-30, Volca Keys, Casio CZ 1000, Boss DR-220 E, Dreadbox Typhon and quite a few more.
The Full Kits serve as quick track starters. Each of them features 8 drum samples paired with 8 tonal samples to build a foundation for your track. Using Move’s 16 pitches feature to play the tonal samples melodically allows for creating a track with just one Kit. Transform static samples into expressive instruments with full chromatic control.
The samples offer universal compatibility. Use them with Move, Note, or import into any hardware device or software app that can deal with samples. From drum machines to DAWs and samplers – the possibilities are endless.
MD1 preserves the nuances, character, specialties, noises and quirks of classic and obscure hardware in the samples that come with it. Each sample also captures those more subtle hardware imperfections that add life to electronic productions.
Whether crafting House, Electro, Acid, Dub, Breakbeats, Ambient, HipHop,Techno, IDM or any other electronic music, MD1 provides an arsenal of authentic hardware sounds and a useful and expressive collection of Drift patches to go with them.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, MD1 does not require MaxforLive.
MD1 is designed for use with Ableton Move and requires the following:
- Ableton Move – the primary platform for MD1
- Ableton Live 11.3 or higher – to open and edit Sets created on Move
- Ableton Note App – used to transfer Sets between Ableton Live and Move
- Ableton Move Manager – required to transfer samples and manage content on Move
Please ensure your system meets these requirements to fully utilize MD1’s capabilities.
You can explore more offerings from MID on their Isotonik Studios developer page.
Important Information
V1.1 – Released September 2025
The MD1 update 1.1 adds full compatibility with Ableton Live 12.2 and upwards. It contains 50 Drift Instrument Racks and the 40 Drum Sampler-based Full Kits and Drum Kits so you can use them easily with Ableton Live as well.
System Requirements: Ableton Live Suite 12.2 or higher.
Initial Release – May 2025
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