reVel by LDM Design
VELOCITY THAT FLOWS WITH YOUR MUSIC
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Stop manually drawing velocity values every time your rhythm changes. reVel sequences velocities intelligently with two distinct modes: step-based sequences up to 32 steps long, or time-based Function Mode that maintains dynamic flow regardless of note density.
Inside you'll find:
- Sequencer Mode — up to 32-step velocity patterns with per-step randomization
- Function Mode — time-based velocity curves that adapt to any note density
- Curved Value Changes — smooth crescendos, diminuendos, and custom dynamic shapes
- Per-Step Randomization — organic variation exactly where you need it (Sequencer Mode)
- Global Randomization — consistent variation across all notes (Function Mode)
- Shuffle — swing timing for groove-based velocity accents
- Nudge — shift velocity sequence forward or backward for timing offset effects
Perfect for humanized drum programming, dynamic build-ups, expressive synth lines, and groove-based accent patterns. Function Mode's time-based approach means you can freely edit rhythms without reprogramming velocities - your dynamics follow the music's emotional arc automatically.
Requires Ableton Live 11/12 Standard with MaxforLive or Suite | Mac/Windows
reVel by LDM Design
VELOCITY THAT FLOWS WITH YOUR MUSIC
BUILD YOUR BUNDLE: Select three or more LDM Design products and unlock an instant 20% discount—applied automatically when you check out.
Stop manually drawing velocity values every time your rhythm changes. reVel sequences velocities intelligently with two distinct modes: step-based sequences up to 32 steps long, or time-based Function Mode that maintains dynamic flow regardless of note density.
Inside you'll find:
- Sequencer Mode — up to 32-step velocity patterns with per-step randomization
- Function Mode — time-based velocity curves that adapt to any note density
- Curved Value Changes — smooth crescendos, diminuendos, and custom dynamic shapes
- Per-Step Randomization — organic variation exactly where you need it (Sequencer Mode)
- Global Randomization — consistent variation across all notes (Function Mode)
- Shuffle — swing timing for groove-based velocity accents
- Nudge — shift velocity sequence forward or backward for timing offset effects
Perfect for humanized drum programming, dynamic build-ups, expressive synth lines, and groove-based accent patterns. Function Mode's time-based approach means you can freely edit rhythms without reprogramming velocities - your dynamics follow the music's emotional arc automatically.
Requires Ableton Live 11/12 Standard with MaxforLive or Suite | Mac/Windows
Additional information
| MaxforLive | MIDI Devices, Sequencers |
|---|---|
| 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: £12.00
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reVel by LDM Design
Velocity programming can be tedious. Draw in 16 snare hits, then manually adjust each velocity value to create the right groove. What if your rhythm changes? Redraw all those velocities. What if you want natural variation? Hope your manual adjustments don’t sound robotic. reVel solves these problems with two intelligent sequencing modes that transform how you approach velocity programming in Ableton Live.
This expanded velocity sequencer offers step-based sequences up to 32 steps long, plus a unique Function mode that maintains velocity flow over time regardless of note density. Add per-step randomization for organic variation, use curved value changes for smooth crescendos and diminuendos, or leverage Shuffle and Nudge for groove-based timing adjustments. Whether you’re programming drums, sculpting synth dynamics, or adding expression to basslines, reVel ensures your velocities serve the music instead of fighting against it.
Overview & Two Sequencing Modes
reVel operates as a MIDI effect that intercepts incoming notes and replaces their velocity values according to your programmed sequence. The device offers two fundamentally different approaches to velocity sequencing, each solving different creative problems.
Sequencer Mode works like traditional step sequencers. Program a pattern up to 32 steps long, and each incoming note takes the velocity value of the next step in your sequence. Perfect for rhythmic patterns where you want specific velocity values on specific beats. Add per-step randomization amounts to introduce controlled variation, ensuring hi-hats never sound perfectly mechanical or snare hits always have natural dynamic variation.
Function Mode takes a completely different approach. Instead of assigning velocity to individual steps, you define how velocity should flow over a specific time duration (measured in beats). Program a curve that starts quiet, peaks in the middle, then fades back down, and reVel ensures that velocity shape happens over those beats regardless of how many notes occur during that time. Play four notes or forty notes in that section, the velocity envelope remains consistent.
Why Function Mode Changes Everything
Traditional step-based velocity sequencers fall apart when your note density varies. Imagine programming a 16-step velocity pattern for a hi-hat rhythm. If you then add extra notes for double-time sections or remove notes for breakdown sections, your velocity pattern no longer aligns with your rhythmic structure. Every time you change your rhythm, you need to reprogram velocities.
Function Mode solves this by maintaining velocity flow over time rather than per note. Set a crescendo over 4 beats, and whether you play 8 notes or 32 notes in those beats, the crescendo shape remains intact. This time-based approach means you can freely edit rhythms, add fills, or create variations without destroying your carefully crafted dynamics. Your velocity follows the music’s emotional arc rather than rigid step counts.
Function Mode includes curved value changes, so your velocity transitions can be linear, exponential, logarithmic, or any curve shape you need. Create smooth crescendos that gradually accelerate, or sudden dynamic shifts that peak quickly then decay slowly. The curve controls give you precise shaping over how velocity evolves across your time duration.
Randomization – Two Approaches
In Sequencer Mode, each step can have its own randomization amount. Step 1 might have no randomization (always plays the exact programmed velocity), while Step 5 could have 20% randomization (varies within a range around the programmed value), and Step 9 might have 50% randomization (wide variation). This per-step control lets you add organic variation exactly where you need it while keeping other hits consistent.
In Function Mode, randomization works globally across all notes. Set a global randomization amount, and every note that passes through gets varied within that range. Since Function Mode focuses on overall dynamic shape rather than individual note values, this global approach fits the time-based philosophy perfectly.
Shuffle & Nudge for Groove Control
Shuffle applies swing timing to your velocity sequence, shifting alternate steps forward or backward in time to create groove. Even if your MIDI notes are perfectly quantized, Shuffle makes your velocity accents land slightly off the grid, adding subtle humanization and rhythmic feel. Dial in just a touch of shuffle for gentle swing, or push it hard for pronounced triplet-based grooves.
Nudge shifts the entire velocity sequence forward or backward in time relative to your MIDI notes. Push the sequence slightly early, and velocity accents hit before the notes, creating anticipation. Pull it slightly late, and accents lag behind the notes, creating a laid-back feel. This timing offset between notes and velocity creates subtle groove variations that can dramatically change how your patterns feel.
Creative Applications
Humanized Drum Programming: Use Sequencer Mode with per-step randomization to ensure hi-hats never sound robotic. Program subtle velocity variations that repeat every 16 steps, creating natural-sounding groove patterns.
Dynamic Build-Ups: Switch to Function Mode and program a crescendo over 8 or 16 beats. As your track builds, velocity automatically increases over time, regardless of how dense or sparse your rhythm becomes. Perfect for creating tension before drops.
Expressive Synth Lines: Apply reVel to melodic sequences, using Function Mode to create velocity swells that breathe with your music. The curved value changes create smooth, musical dynamics impossible to achieve by manually drawing automation.
Shuffle-Based Grooves: Combine Sequencer Mode with Shuffle to create velocity patterns that swing against quantized MIDI notes. The velocity accents land off the grid while notes stay locked, creating groove tension that pushes and pulls against the beat.
Ghost Note Control: Program alternating loud and soft velocities in Sequencer Mode. Every other note becomes a ghost note, instantly adding groove to drum patterns and basslines. Adjust the sequence length to create polyrhythmic accent patterns.
How to Use
Insert reVel as a MIDI effect before any instrument in Ableton Live. Choose Sequencer Mode for step-based velocity control or Function Mode for time-based dynamic shaping. In Sequencer Mode, program your velocity values across up to 32 steps, then add per-step randomization where you want organic variation. In Function Mode, set your time duration (in beats) and program the velocity curve, then set global randomization amount.
Use Shuffle to add swing timing to your velocity sequence, and Nudge to shift the entire sequence forward or backward relative to your MIDI notes. All parameters are fully mappable to Push, MIDI controllers, or automation. Automate between different velocity patterns, modulate randomization amounts as your track evolves, or map sequence length to a controller for live performance variation.
Ideal For
Electronic producers programming drums and percussion with natural-sounding dynamics. Melodic producers who want expressive velocity curves on synth sequences. Live performers who need velocity patterns they can manipulate in real-time. Anyone frustrated by manually drawing velocity values for every rhythm change. Sound designers creating evolving dynamics that shift over time. Producers seeking humanization and groove in programmed parts.
What’s Included
- reVel MaxforLive MIDI effect device
- Full parameter mapping for Push and MIDI controllers
- Compatible with Ableton Live 11 & 12 (Standard with MaxforLive or Suite)
Requirements
- Ableton Live 11 Standard with MaxforLive installed, or Ableton Live 11/12 Suite
- Mac or Windows operating system
reVel by LDM Design transforms velocity programming from tedious manual work into intelligent, musical sequencing. Step-based or time-based, randomized or precise, with shuffle and nudge for groove control – this expanded velocity sequencer ensures your dynamics serve the music.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A: reVel is a MaxforLive velocity sequencer featuring two distinct modes for intelligent velocity programming. Sequencer Mode offers step-based sequences up to 32 steps with per-step randomization, while Function Mode provides time-based velocity curves that maintain dynamic flow over a specified duration regardless of note density. Additional features include curved value changes, Shuffle for groove timing, and Nudge for timing offset effects. This expanded version from the original Chance 10 velocity sequencer transforms velocity programming from tedious manual work into musical, adaptive sequencing.
A: Yes, reVel is a MaxforLive device.
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: Sequencer Mode works like traditional step sequencers – you program velocity values across up to 32 steps, and each incoming MIDI note takes the next velocity value in your sequence. It’s perfect for rhythmic patterns with specific velocity values per beat, and includes per-step randomization for organic variation. Function Mode takes a time-based approach – you define how velocity should flow over a specific duration (in beats) using curves, and reVel maintains that velocity shape regardless of how many notes occur during that time. This means you can freely edit rhythms without reprogramming velocities, as the dynamic flow adapts automatically to your note density.
A: Shuffle applies swing timing to your velocity sequence, shifting alternate steps forward or backward in time to create groove. This makes velocity accents land slightly off the grid even when your MIDI notes are perfectly quantized, adding humanization and rhythmic feel to your patterns.
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Important Information
V1.0.0 – Initial Release – October 2023
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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