Inflator as an Ableton M4L plugin

[adl]

Thanks for the feedback zeep!

Hi el davo, i wanted to ask if you could make a max for live device of Fruity Loops Softclipper. You would need to measure the waveshape and transfer curve.
( https://www.image-line.com/fl-studio-le ... lipper.htm )

This softclipper only exists in FL. But now also released as a $119,- (!!) plugin by schwabedigital. But it's just a waveshape!

I found these settings to get super close to FL Softclipper using Ableton Saturator:

[NoWorkOnMonday]

Thanks man! If you use the Saturator on SoftSine and Hard Clip and with an Output of -0.3dB it's actually super close to the Oxford Inflator. But I'd like to include the Curve as well. That's why I'd like to include the Conflator.

[el davo]

Hi everyone,

As an exercise, I implemented an Ableton Max4Live device that mimics the Inflator plugin. It is, in essence, a soft waveshaper with a parametrised sine-ish curve.

You should find the effect identical except for gui differences, the added gain compensation switch and the multi-band functionality provided through an Ableton rack with separate wet/dry and settable split points which replaces the split band mode.

Compatibility: Ableton 10 and 11. Note: The v1 multiband Rack works in Ableton 10 and up, while the v2 Rack requires Ableton 11.

Files attached in a .zip, have fun! Would be interesting to hear how they worked out for you.

v2.02 June 30th, 2022
* fixed input clipping bug

v2.01 June 25th, 2022
* set initial dry/wet to 0 to avoid immediate jump in volume

v2.0 June 24th, 2022

* added Clip 0 dB switch (engage for hard clip at 0 dB, no signal wrap-over)
* added signal folding in clip off mode
* added switch for gain compensation for the saturation curve applied (note: does not compensate for input/output gain. Use e.g. the Volume Compensator device by LAEX for end-to-end compensation)
* added a few presets to the multi-band rack (Ableton v11)
* added mouse-over documentation

Hey el davo!

Your Conflator is an absolutely great tool and it has become a part of my standard Ableton channel strip.

I run an Instagram channel and I‘d like to give away my standard channel strip rack for free to my followers. As your device is a vital part of it, it would be super awesome if you allowed me to include it.

If you don‘t, I totally understand.

Looking forward to hearing from you and thank you for the great work on this one!

Best,
Joe

Hey Joe, that should be fine. I should probably host Conflator somewhere more accessible..

[el davo]

Thanks for the feedback zeep!

Hi el davo, i wanted to ask if you could make a max for live device of Fruity Loops Softclipper. You would need to measure the waveshape and transfer curve.
( https://www.image-line.com/fl-studio-le ... lipper.htm )

This softclipper only exists in FL. But now also released as a $119,- (!!) plugin by schwabedigital. But it's just a waveshape!

A very late response: it i can be done of course, just a question of motivation and priorities..

[NoWorkOnMonday]

Hi everyone,

As an exercise, I implemented an Ableton Max4Live device that mimics the Inflator plugin. It is, in essence, a soft waveshaper with a parametrised sine-ish curve.

You should find the effect identical except for gui differences, the added gain compensation switch and the multi-band functionality provided through an Ableton rack with separate wet/dry and settable split points which replaces the split band mode.

Compatibility: Ableton 10 and 11. Note: The v1 multiband Rack works in Ableton 10 and up, while the v2 Rack requires Ableton 11.

Files attached in a .zip, have fun! Would be interesting to hear how they worked out for you.

v2.02 June 30th, 2022
* fixed input clipping bug

v2.01 June 25th, 2022
* set initial dry/wet to 0 to avoid immediate jump in volume

v2.0 June 24th, 2022

* added Clip 0 dB switch (engage for hard clip at 0 dB, no signal wrap-over)
* added signal folding in clip off mode
* added switch for gain compensation for the saturation curve applied (note: does not compensate for input/output gain. Use e.g. the Volume Compensator device by LAEX for end-to-end compensation)
* added a few presets to the multi-band rack (Ableton v11)
* added mouse-over documentation

Hey el davo!

Your Conflator is an absolutely great tool and it has become a part of my standard Ableton channel strip.

I run an Instagram channel and I‘d like to give away my standard channel strip rack for free to my followers. As your device is a vital part of it, it would be super awesome if you allowed me to include it.

If you don‘t, I totally understand.

Looking forward to hearing from you and thank you for the great work on this one!

Best,
Joe

Hey Joe, that should be fine. I should probably host Conflator somewhere more accessible..

Thanks so much man! And yes: This tool is pure gold! But it‘s kinda hard to find even. A pity.

[zeep]

Thanks for the feedback zeep!

Hi el davo, i wanted to ask if you could make a max for live device of Fruity Loops Softclipper. You would need to measure the waveshape and transfer curve.
( https://www.image-line.com/fl-studio-le ... lipper.htm )

This softclipper only exists in FL. But now also released as a $119,- (!!) plugin by schwabedigital. But it's just a waveshape!

A very late response: it i can be done of course, just a question of motivation and priorities..

No problem. Wow i posted that in April. Time flies!