Erasure

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Erasure

What is Erasure?

Erasure is a maxforlive spectral subtraction effect. It listens to the spectral content of another channel and uses that as a blueprint to subtract spectral content from the incoming signal. Simply place Erasure on the channel you'd like to subtract, then select the subtraction source.


What can I use it for?
This device is essentially a remix of a very old device known as Kn0ck0ut, popular among DIY acapella creators. The idea is that you place this device on an original track and use the instrumental track as the subtraction blueprint. The vocals are all that remains. But it can be used for mixdown as well, almost like a spectral sidechain compression where you're only really removing the frequencies that conflict. But I think it sounds the best as a creative effect where the subtracted sound almost dissolves into nothing when a different sound plays. Subtract vocals from your synth chords to make them dissolve the chords away when your vocals come in. Layer multiple sounds and have each one dissolving another.

Original concept and prototype by Slynk

Extra features, tweaks and development from idea to actual working thing by Gigamonkey

GUI and Logo by Slynk

YOU MUST HAVE MAXFORLIVE TO USE THIS DEVICE.

• THIS DEVICE ONLY WORKS IN ABLETON LIVE 11 SUITE+ or STANDARD. IF YOU HAVE LIVE 11 STANDARD - MAXFORLIVE MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY.
• THIS DEVICE DOES NOT WORK IN LIVE 10.

THIS IS NOT A VST. THIS WILL NOT WORK IN OTHER DAWS SUCH AS FL STUDIO.  

Compatibility

Ableton Live 11.0.1+

Max For Live 8.1.9+

This is not a VST. This will not work in any other DAW besides Ableton 11. You must have MaxForLive to use this device. 

Change Log

• Updated 10th May 2024
  Version 2:
  - Fixed a bug where you can no longer select an input channel in Live 12.
  - Changed the channel selection menu colors so it's easier to read.
• Updated 15 Feb 2022 - Time to erase the world.