SA-M 2.3.1 Floating Mixer for Ableton Live (8, 16, 24, 32 or 48 tracks)
Welcome to the SA-M 2.3 Floating Mixer Series for Ableton Live
IMPORTANT NOTE: The SA-M Series requires Max For Live 7.0 +
Faster and more responsive than ever!!!!
Snapshots, Presets and MIDI Mapping
What's New in 2.3?
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Track Data Flow
Track data flow engine has been completely rebuilt for faster and smoother response. -
MIDI Mapping
MIDI mapping and external control have been rolled into a faster more efficient system that works more reliably. -
MIDI Mode: StudioLive
The StudioLive function in previous versions has been removed with faster and smoother MIDI mapping functionality. -
Auto Load Button
Auto load button action has been revised for faster load time. -
Presets
Presets load faster and can be more easily controlled from an external controller. Saved presets will be loaded when a project is reopened in Ableton. -
Solo Reset and Arm Reset Buttons
Solo Reset and Arm Reset Buttons can be MIDI mapped. -
Information Window
Now includes update information. -
Track Pan
Displays pan L-C-R numbers. -
Group Track Display
Group tracks are now clearly indicated.
Introducing the SA-M Series
The SA-M is a customizable floating mixer Max4Live plugin for Ableton Live. The SA-M gives you a fully functional floating mixer, enabling you to have the mixer functions available in the arrange window, or open on another screen.
The SA-M comes in 8, 16, 24, 32 or 48 track versions. They all have 4 Return Tracks.
Each track has 4 Aux Sends.
The SA-M is always there, always available, no matter where you go in the session or arrange views.
Bonus: The versions with more tracks also come with all the smaller mixers.
SA-M Features
Below is a full list of SA-M features. Note that features will vary depend on the model.
Layout
Tracks: 8, 16, 24, 32 or 48
Aux Sends: 2 (Lite) or 4 (Pro)
Return Tracks: None (Lite), 4 (Pro)
Window Scaling: 50 - 100%
Linear / Stacking modes: Switch mixer between a linear or stacked layout for monitor space saving (32 and 48 tracks versions).
Floating Mode: Float or unfloat the plugin window for virtual desktop use.
Controls
Transport Controls: Play, Stop, Record, Automation tracking.
Project Information: Clock / Tempo /Bars & Beats
Auto Track Select: Fill the mixer automatically with tracks from your project.
Custom Track Select: Select the tracks you want in the mixer.
Track Color Switch: Project colors or silver
Track Selection Reset: Clears all channels in the mixer removed selected tracks.
Global Controls
Fader Zero Reset: Sets all track faders to zero dB.
Fader - ∞ dB Reset: Sets all track faders to - infinity.
Meter On/Off: Switches all the tracks meters on or off.
MIDI Mapping
Control the mixer from your external MIDI Controller.
Snapshots & Presets
Speed up your workflow with mixer snapshots and presets.
Track Details
Track Name Selection: Select the track using a drop-down track name list.
Track Number Selection: Select the track using the project track number.
Meters: Displays the VU and Peak track levels.
Meter On/Off {Freeze}: Switch on and off (freeze) track meters.
Pan: Pan track audio left and right
Volume Fader: Control the volume level of the track.
Fader Zero Reset: Reset the volume fader to 0dB.
Track Activator: Switch the track on and off.
Solo: Solo the track.
Global Solo Reset: Un-solo all tracks that are soloed.
Record Arm: Arm the track.
Global Record Arm Reset: Un-arm all tracks that are armed.
Ableton Current Track Selector: Select the track in Abelton and jump to it in the session view.
Automation Indicators: Show tracks that automation in them, and tracks with automation over-ride.
Automation Reset Buttons: Resets all tracks back to automation from automation over-ride.
SA-M Features Per Version
Software Requirements
- Ableton Live 9.0 +
- Max For Live 7.0 +
Hardware Requirements
These plugins were all built on a 2012 Mac.They should work quiet happily on any hardware newer than that. :)
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