M2TM Steps 2.0

M2TM Steps is a MIDI Tool for Ableton Live 12, that allows you to alter note attributes - pitch, velocity, start time, duration, chance, mute, velocity deviation and release velocity - in a cyclic fashion. By creating cycles of these attributes you can easily create melodic and accent patterns, randomize melodies and a lot more, in seconds and with very little effort.

As one reviewer put it, "These features should be built in Live!"

Key features at a glance:

• Cyclic modulation of any note attribute
• Independent cycle lengths for pitch, velocity, timing, etc.
• Cycle rotation, inversion, and randomization
• Split, duplicate, or extend notes automatically
• Harmonize existing notes by adding chord notes above/below them
• Rotate groups of note attributes in one operation
• Save and recall presets

Even better, you can combine multiple cycles — for example, alternate pitch every 3 steps while rotating velocity every 4 — to create evolving polyrhythms and textures that feel both structured and organic.

Use M2TM Steps to create countless variations of existing MIDI clips, including:

• Add accent patterns and groove to existing riffs
• Create evolving melodies
• Generate randomized but musical variations of existing phrases
• Build complex rhythmic accents and step-based probability maps
• Instantly humanize MIDI clips without complex automation
• Apply harmonization cycles to turn single-line melodies into rich textures

Version 2.0 takes M2TM Steps far beyond its original concept:

✅ More attributes supported — now including chance, velocity deviation, and release velocity
🔁 Cycle rotation — shift your attribute cycles forward or backward to instantly find new variations
🎹 Note splitting — divide long notes into rhythmic subdivisions following your cycles
🎶 Harmony builder — automatically add new notes to existing melodies to create instant harmonies
💾 Preset system — save and recall your favorite step patterns with one click
🎲 Randomization — generate new patterns or subtle variations with a single button
⚡ Improved performance — faster response and smoother workflow inside the clip editor

Read more about M2TM Steps and other Live tools by midi2themax in this PDF.