Pulsor Suite by Amazing Noises
What happens when chaos meets surgical control?
Pulsor Suite delivers two monophonic synthesizers designed for the uncharted territories of sound. Created by Maurizio Giri—co-author of the Max Bible—these MaxforLive instruments specialize in glitching pulses, rhythmic textures, and complex soundscapes that traditional synths simply cannot produce.
Inside you’ll find:
- Pulsor + Pulsor 2 – Two complete synthesis engines in one suite
- 4 oscillators with unique modulation algorithms (Pulsor 2)
- Ring modulation circuits and FM synthesis capabilities
- Zero-delay feedback nonlinear filter with low/band/high-pass morphing
- 2 Multi Modulators with 7 waveform types (up to 15 kHz)
- 2 LFOs + 2 envelopes for deep modulation routing
- Harmonic stretching for inharmonic spectra creation
- Over 100 parameters for surgical sound sculpting (Pulsor 2)
- Factory presets and comprehensive documentation
Perfect for IDM, glitch, experimental electronica, techno, ambient, and any genre where evolving, unpredictable textures make the difference. Pulsor Suite turns complexity into creative control.
MaxforLive device for Ableton Live 10+
USER GUIDE: Pulsor 1 and 2 Alternative Manual V2.01
Pulsor Suite by Amazing Noises
What happens when chaos meets surgical control?
Pulsor Suite delivers two monophonic synthesizers designed for the uncharted territories of sound. Created by Maurizio Giri—co-author of the Max Bible—these MaxforLive instruments specialize in glitching pulses, rhythmic textures, and complex soundscapes that traditional synths simply cannot produce.
Inside you’ll find:
- Pulsor + Pulsor 2 – Two complete synthesis engines in one suite
- 4 oscillators with unique modulation algorithms (Pulsor 2)
- Ring modulation circuits and FM synthesis capabilities
- Zero-delay feedback nonlinear filter with low/band/high-pass morphing
- 2 Multi Modulators with 7 waveform types (up to 15 kHz)
- 2 LFOs + 2 envelopes for deep modulation routing
- Harmonic stretching for inharmonic spectra creation
- Over 100 parameters for surgical sound sculpting (Pulsor 2)
- Factory presets and comprehensive documentation
Perfect for IDM, glitch, experimental electronica, techno, ambient, and any genre where evolving, unpredictable textures make the difference. Pulsor Suite turns complexity into creative control.
MaxforLive device for Ableton Live 10+
USER GUIDE: Pulsor 1 and 2 Alternative Manual V2.01
Additional information
| MaxforLive | Instruments |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| OS | Mac, Windows |
PRICE: £35.00
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Pulsor synthesis is incredibly weird to try and wrap your head around, and even if you do there's not too many plugins on the market for that. Pulsor Suite takes some to get to grips with, but it makes it as easy as it can. Very fun if you want to generate some weird, glitchy, textures.
Pulsor Suite by Amazing Noises
Pulsor and Pulsor 2 are two monophonic synthesizers that shatter conventional synthesis boundaries. Born from the mind of Maurizio Giri—co-author of the Max Bible and Electronic Music & Sound Design—these instruments transform your approach to glitch, IDM, experimental electronica, and rhythmic sound design.
This isn’t your typical subtractive synth. Pulsor Suite delivers glitching pulses, complex rhythmic soundscapes, unorthodox percussive hits, evolutive basses, resonant leads, and distorted textures that defy categorization. With Pulsor 2’s evolution bringing over 100 tweakable parameters, you’re looking at one of the most sophisticated and chaotic MaxforLive instruments ever created.
Overview & Sonic Architecture
At its core, Pulsor 2 features four oscillators, each with unique waveform generation and modulation algorithms. Oscillator 1 morphs between triangular and sawtooth waves with adjustable harmonic content. Oscillator 2 provides square wave synthesis with variable duty cycle modulation. Oscillators 3 and 4 work in tandem through a ring modulation circuit, with Oscillator 4 capable of complex frequency modulation from the first two oscillators.
The architecture doesn’t stop there. A sophisticated Mix Section allows you to blend oscillators with precision, including an additional ring modulation stage between Oscillators 1 and 2. The signal then passes through a Filter Distortion Section featuring a zero-delay feedback nonlinear SVF (State Variable Filter) with 24 dB slope, capable of morphing continuously from low-pass through band-pass to high-pass characteristics.
Before final output, the signal can be “stretched” using harmonic multiplication and division factors, creating inharmonic spectra that push into experimental territory. An amplitude envelope with exponential shaping and velocity sensitivity provides dynamic control over your sound’s evolution.
Modulation Madness
Pulsor 2’s modulation system is where things get wild. Two Multi Modulators provide amplitude modulation for the oscillators, each offering seven waveform types: Sine, Triangle, Pulse, Random noise, Smooth random (RandCurve), Stepped random (Sample & Hold), and Random Pulse with variable width.
These modulators range from 0 to 15,000 Hz and include stuttering effects with randomized subdivisions and probability controls. When you factor in that these two modulators can be mixed, multiplied, reversed, and routed to multiple destinations simultaneously, the modulation possibilities become genuinely endless.
Add to this two LFOs (with normal and interpolate modes) and two Attack-Release envelopes (with exponential curve shaping), and you have a modulation matrix that can breathe life, chaos, and evolution into every parameter. Frequency, timbre, amplitude, filter cutoff, mix levels—virtually everything can be modulated in real-time.
Key Features
- Dual Synthesizer Bundle: Includes both Pulsor and Pulsor 2, offering two distinct synthesis engines
- 4-Oscillator Architecture: Each with unique waveform characteristics and modulation algorithms
- Ring Modulation Circuits: Multiple ring mod stages for complex harmonic generation
- FM Synthesis: Oscillator 4 features frequency modulation from Oscillators 1 and 2
- Zero-Delay Feedback Filter: 24 dB nonlinear SVF with continuous low/band/high-pass morphing
- Harmonic Stretching: Multiplication and division factors for inharmonic spectra creation
- 2 Multi Modulators: 7 waveform types, up to 15 kHz, with stuttering and probability controls
- 2 LFOs + 2 Envelopes: Comprehensive modulation sources with multiple routing options
- Over 100 Parameters: Deep control over every aspect of synthesis in Pulsor 2
- Trigger Mode: Built-in trigger checkbox for hands-free sound design while tweaking parameters
- Fixed/Relative Frequency: Choose between absolute Hz values or MIDI-relative pitch tracking
- Preset System: Comes with factory presets and full recall functionality
How to Use
The main interface is elegantly simple: a Trigger checkbox to play and hold a note, a note selector for the held pitch, and an EDIT button that opens the comprehensive Floating Panel. You can play Pulsor via MIDI keyboard, MIDI clips, or simply activate the Trigger mode to hear your patches evolve while you sculpt parameters.
The Floating Panel reveals the full synthesis engine. Start by shaping your oscillators—adjust frequencies, choose between fixed or MIDI-relative tuning, and set waveform characteristics. Route Multi Modulators to amplitude and LFO/Envelopes to timbre parameters. Experiment with the Mix Section to blend oscillators and introduce ring modulation.
Apply filtering and distortion in the Filter Distortion Section, using envelope or modulator sensitivity to create movement. The DryWet control lets you balance filtered and unfiltered signals for parallel processing effects.
Finally, shape the amplitude envelope and experiment with harmonic stretching for truly unique timbres. With Pulsor 2’s extensive modulation matrix, you can create sounds that evolve unpredictably—perfect for generative composition, live performance, or sound design that needs to stay fresh across long sessions.
Ideal For
- IDM and Glitch Producers: Creating unpredictable, evolving rhythmic textures and glitchy percussive elements
- Experimental Sound Designers: Exploring inharmonic spectra and chaotic modulation for film, game audio, or installation work
- Techno and Industrial Artists: Crafting aggressive, distorted basses and leads with movement and grit
- Ambient and Drone Composers: Generating slowly evolving soundscapes with rich harmonic complexity
- Live Performers: Real-time parameter manipulation for dynamic, improvised electronic performances
- Modular Enthusiasts: MaxforLive integration brings modular-style patching flexibility into Ableton Live
What’s Included
- Pulsor – Original monophonic glitch synthesizer
- Pulsor 2 – Evolution of Pulsor with expanded architecture and over 100 parameters
- Factory preset library
- Comprehensive reference manual (PDF)
- Floating Panel interface for deep sound design
- Full MaxforLive integration with Ableton Live
Requirements
- Ableton Live 10+ or Live 11/12
- MaxforLive (Essential)
- Mac or Windows operating system
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Frequently Asked Questions
A: Pulsor Suite includes two monophonic MaxforLive synthesizers—Pulsor and Pulsor 2—designed for glitching pulses, complex rhythmic soundscapes, and experimental sound design. Created by Maurizio Giri (co-author of the Max Bible), Pulsor 2 features 4 oscillators, ring modulation, FM synthesis, a zero-delay feedback filter, and over 100 parameters for deep sonic exploration.
A: Yes, Pulsor Suite is a MaxforLive device and requires MaxforLive to function.
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:
- Ableton Live 10+ or Live 11/12
- MaxforLive (Essential)
- Mac or Windows operating system
A: You can explore more of Amazing Noises’ tools and devices here: Amazing Noises
Important Information
Version 2.0.2 Released 27th June 2019
- new installation process, simply open the provided Ableton Live Pack (.alp) and it will install into your browser library automatically
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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.
- Open a new Live Session if you already haven’t one.
- Drag the folder “Pulsor by Amazing Noises” that you find in the folder “PULSOR 1 and 2 Installer” into your User Library/Presets/Instruments/Max Instrument folder, using the Live Browser.
- Do the same for the folder “Pulsor 2 by Amazing Noises”
- Please don’t put this folder into a subfolder or in another location otherwise you will not be able to load the presets properly.
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