This Ableton Live project demonstrates a rhythmic gating audio effect designed to be controlled by the AUUG Motion Synth:

rhythmic_gate_project.zip

Use this Ableton Live project in conjunction with this Motion Synth App preset:

AUUG Motion Synth App Rhythmic Gate preset

Demonstration video:

The setup and use of this rhythmic gate effect is described in this tutorial video:

The Ableton Live project above is designed to work with the Multi-Key version of the Motion Synth App (plus the grip).

Load the project above into Ableton Live, connect your Motion Synth to your computer via a wireless or cabled connection.

If you don't have Ableton Live, Ableton offers a free 30 day trial.

Important: Make sure you have Ableton's MIDI preferences setup correctly as described here.

Press play (space bar) to start the loop sequences within the Ableton Live session.

Import this preset to the Motion Synth App according to the instructions below:

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iPhone/iPod touch (Safari):

1. Visit this page on your iPhone or iPod touch.
2. Tap inside the box above. This will activate text entry.
3. Tap inside the box again to activate the “select all” option.
4. After pressing “select all”, press “copy”. The preset is now copied to the “clipboard” on your iPhone or iPod touch.
5. Return to the “Presets” tab in the Motion Synth App and select “Import” to transfer the preset from the clipboard to the Motion Synth App. Either use the default name or create your own.

Laptop/desktop:

1. Place your cursor inside the text box above and activate “select all” (mac: COMMAND A, windows: CTRL A), then “copy”.