MIDI Burst for Ableton Live: A Rhythmic Generator Beyond Convention

Reimagine Note Triggers through Burst Sequences

MIDI Burst is a MIDI plugin designed for creators of electronic, bass-heavy, dance-oriented, noisy, hardcore, and experimental music. It transforms incoming MIDI notes into burst-like rapid triggers, adding intensity and motion to even the most minimal input.

Time-Variable Burst Sync with Groove Potential

Each burst cycle is not only synced to the host BPM, but can also be dynamically sequenced over time. This opens a path to evolving grooves that breathe and shift. At extreme speeds, the bursts can begin to suggest pitch, allowing new tonal dimensions to emerge. Each subtle modulation of burst timing carries over to the sound itself.

Trigger Anything, Anywhere

MIDI Burst functions as a MIDI output device. It can control any sampler or synthesizer equipped with MIDI input, both inside and outside of Ableton Live. This makes it a flexible hub for hybrid or hardware-based setups.

Modern Approaches for Legacy Gear

By sending ultra-fast, rhythmically complex bursts to older hardware, the plugin invites new responses from vintage devices. These reactions often lead to the birth of new sonic behaviors, offering a fresh compositional direction for artists.

Glitch from MIDI, Not Audio

MIDI Burst does not rely on audio effects to achieve glitch. Instead, it pushes the boundaries of MIDI transmission itself. The plugin can trigger at a pace that challenges the limits of MIDI protocol, creating unstable but fascinating micro-events directly at the source.

Free Ongoing Updates

MIDI Burst is in continuous development. New features and refinements are added regularly, and all updates are made available to users at no cost. This ensures that your creative tool evolves alongside your music.

Try It with Everything

Each synth, sampler, and sound module responds differently to burst input. Explore how MIDI Burst behaves in your setup, and discover patterns and sounds that were previously unreachable.

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