Max for Live / Scale-aware MIDI variation

Shift Doctor

Turn a static MIDI phrase into controlled musical variation. Shape octave, interval and scale-step movement before your instrument, keeping exploration connected to the notes you already have.

Version 1.2 · €19

Shift Doktor 1.1 promotional artwork showing the MIDI device in Ableton Live
Earlier 1.1 interface shown. The supplied device package is SHIFT DOKTOR 1.2.

In your workflow

Scale-aware MIDI variation

Build variation with independent up and down probabilities. Choose Random, Alt, Cycle or Smart behavior to explore different patterns of movement, from alternating directions to register-aware decisions.

Three musical layers

Combine octave, interval and scale-step variation to reshape incoming MIDI.

Movement with intention

Random, Alt, Cycle and Smart modes offer distinct approaches to direction and probability.

Before your instrument

Place the Max for Live MIDI effect on a MIDI track ahead of your instrument.

Device and reference manual

The archive contains the version 1.2 AMXD device and a PDF reference manual.

Before you begin

Requirements & contents

Compatibility

Ableton Live 12 with Max for Live. This is a MIDI effect, not a standalone application. Operating-system compatibility has not been independently verified.

Included in the package

SHIFT DOKTOR 1.2.amxd and SHIFT_DOKTOR_Manual_v1.2.pdf.

The device and supplied documentation use the name SHIFT DOKTOR.

Max for Live

Shift Doctor

€19 · One-time purchase

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