The Fade by Sxratch
A MODULATION TOOL DERIVED FROM THE RHYTHMIC CROSSFADER MOTIONS FOUND IN CLASSIC TURNTABLISM CROSSFADER TECHNIQUES.
TheFade is a Max for Live MIDI effect for mapping and modulating up to 8 parameters in Ableton Live. Inspired by the rhythmic crossfader movements found in turntablism and scratching, you can now implement some of these patterns in your own productions and performances.
TheFade offers a library of premade fader patterns and also lets you design your own shapes which can be stored in one of sixteen available slots. Pattern bank slots can be triggered by incoming MIDI notes, so you can play them on-the-fly or even by MIDI clips or arrangements. When triggered, fade patterns can be played as loops synchronised to Ableton’s master clock or as one-shots. Fade shapes can also be copied and pasted between banks, allowing for further experimentation and creative possibilities.
USER GUIDE: TheFade v1.02 manual
The Fade by Sxratch
A MODULATION TOOL DERIVED FROM THE RHYTHMIC CROSSFADER MOTIONS FOUND IN CLASSIC TURNTABLISM CROSSFADER TECHNIQUES.
TheFade is a Max for Live MIDI effect for mapping and modulating up to 8 parameters in Ableton Live. Inspired by the rhythmic crossfader movements found in turntablism and scratching, you can now implement some of these patterns in your own productions and performances.
TheFade offers a library of premade fader patterns and also lets you design your own shapes which can be stored in one of sixteen available slots. Pattern bank slots can be triggered by incoming MIDI notes, so you can play them on-the-fly or even by MIDI clips or arrangements. When triggered, fade patterns can be played as loops synchronised to Ableton’s master clock or as one-shots. Fade shapes can also be copied and pasted between banks, allowing for further experimentation and creative possibilities.
USER GUIDE: TheFade v1.02 manual
Additional information
| MaxforLive | Control Devices, MIDI 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: £29.00
Product reviews
The Fade by Sxratch
Inspired by the unique rhythmic crossfader motions found in turntablism, TheFade is a MaxforLive MIDI effect which can modulate up to 8 parameters in Ableton Live. This modulation tool can be useful for performance, as a sound design tool or even as a trance-gate style effect.
THE FADE FEATURES:
- Bank selection: 16 pattern bank slots for storing different “Fade shapes”.
- Fade shape patterns: Fade shapes can be chosen from a library of pre-designed patterns or can be designed from scratch.
- Mapping section: Up to 8 parameters in Ableton Live can be modulated at one time, each with their own minimum and maximum values.
- Slot triggering: Each of the 16 pattern bank slots can be triggered/selected by incoming MIDI notes or by clicking.
- Duration: Each Fade shape has its own duration property which can range from 32 notes down to 1/64th notes.
- Trigger-type: Fade shapes can be launched as either one shots or as loops which are synchronised at Ableton’s master clock.
- Copy & paste patterns: Fade shape patterns can be copied and pasted between bank slots.
- Crossfader Section: The modulation signal can be interrupted by moving the MIDI mappable crossfader slider for manually controlling the on/off state of the signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
TheFade is a Max for Live MIDI effect, so you’ll need Ableton Live Suite or a copy of Live Standard with a separate Max for Live licence. Make sure your Max for Live installation is up to date for the best compatibility.
TheFade maps directly to parameters within Ableton Live using Max for Live’s built-in mapping system, allowing it to modulate up to 8 parameters simultaneously. Each mapped parameter has its own minimum and maximum value range, giving you precise control over how much movement is applied.
Fade shapes are the modulation patterns inspired by turntablist crossfader techniques, dictating how the modulation moves over time. You can either choose from a library of pre-designed patterns or build your own from scratch to suit your production or performance needs.
TheFade includes 16 pattern bank slots where you can store different Fade shapes. Each slot can be triggered in real time either by clicking or by sending incoming MIDI notes, making it well suited to live performance.
TheFade works well as a performance tool, a sound design aid, or as a trance-gate style effect. Its rhythmic modulation patterns are particularly useful in electronic music, hip-hop, and any genre where rhythmic movement and variation add energy.
After downloading, drag the Max for Live device file into your Ableton Live User Library or drop it directly onto a MIDI track. From there you can save it to your library for easy access in future sessions.
Yes, each Fade shape has its own individual duration property, so different patterns in your bank can run at different lengths. This gives you flexibility to create evolving, varied modulation across a set or session.
Important Information
V1.0.0 – Initial Release
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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