Guide: Create unique effects with Max for Live and Ableton DSP objects (pt. 2)

In part 1 of this guide, we learned how Ableton DSP can help you build custom Max for Live devices quickly, even for first-time patchers. Let’s take that further in part 2, mixing Ableton DSP with Max objects and producing some custom effects. It opens doors for building just what you need — and creating unique combinations of sound processing.

LOCD is the free phase lock effect you didn’t know you needed

Ewan Bristow, the indie underground developer of free and inexpensive effects, has done it again. LOCD uses phase locking for brain-splitting distortions and spectral sound design. And you can’t put a price on that — so Ewan didn’t.

Peter Kirn - September 4, 2025

Eventide’s indispensable CrushStation overdrive/distortion is free right now

Eventide has quietly made their excellent H9 CrushStation free for a limited time, with code PIRATE100 — a $99 savings. I’m not sure how long it’ll last, but it’s worth grabbing and we’ve got some tips on mapping PS5 controllers to this and other Eventide plugs. Let’s get crushing.

Peter Kirn - August 11, 2025

AirWindows’ free PointyDeluxe is dangerous, unstable, and wonderful

Peter Kirn - July 29, 2025

Roland Cloud now has BOSS pedals; here’s what you should know

Peter Kirn - May 21, 2025

Mix and patch ChowDSP’s tape modeling for free in VCV Rack

Peter Kirn - March 10, 2025

Roland just modeled the JC-120 Jazz Chorus in software

Peter Kirn - January 16, 2025

Burn it all down with Obliterate, new free plug-in from Newfangled Audio

Peter Kirn - November 29, 2024

Black Noise modules faithfully recreated on VCV Rack – for free

Peter Kirn - October 22, 2024

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