M4L - Random Groove Generator by Audiomodern

Max for Live is a fascinating and powerful tool for creating instruments, tools and effects for Ableton Live. There are many free and paid M4L devices available, to extend your music production capability in any number of ways.

Random Groove Generator PRO by Audiomodern is a great example of the power and flexibility of M4L. This Max Instrument allows you to easily harness the power of Generative Music techniques to build grooves, spark ideas and help you develop new and interesting parts through the ‘happy accident’ style of production.

With four individual 16 step sequencers – which can be loaded with WAV, AIF or mp3 files – you can adjust steps, pitch, volume, filters, resonance, sample start and more via easy to use random generators – and save individual groove and part presets as you explore ideas and concepts.

In this tutorial, ADSR Instructor Stephen Ellestad walks you through the Random Groove Generator interface and explains the concept and operation of this powerful tool. If you’re looking for ways to generate new ideas and explore lateral thinking with generative music techniques, this Max for Live instrument might be just what you’re looking for!