Device Details


Overview

Name | Version: The Caterpillar 1.0
Author: RemoDeVico
Device Type: Audio Effect
Description: The Caterpillar — Spectral Max for Live Effect

The Caterpillar transforms audio into a living spectral space.

Built around FFT analysis, it converts sound into a two-dimensional matrix (spectrogram), where frequency becomes material you can reshape, scan, blur, filter, and destabilize in real time.

From subtle spectral coloring to unstable glitch textures, The Caterpillar lets you work inside the sound rather than on top of it.


What It Does

Warps and repositions frequency content

Scans spectral frames with tempo-synced motion

Applies shape-based filtering and spatial scaling

Creates temporal smearing and spectral trails

Introduces controlled noise reduction or expansion

Generates unpredictable glitch artifacts


Core Features

FFT processing (32–16384 bins)

Internal spectral matrix engine

Scan LFO with multiple waveforms

Morphable spectral transformations

Feedback-based scaling system

Afterimage smearing (time-based blur)

Spectral gate / expander

Auto Glitch module


Use It For

Spectral freezing and time-stretch textures

Harmonic clouds and shifted reverb tails

Rhythmic spectral movement synced to tempo

Generative processing on pads, drones, and vocals

Glitch and fragmentation on any sound source

A tool for exploring the internal structure of sound — not just processing it.
Enter a psychedelic journey where the Caterpillar becomes your spectral spirit guide.

Details

Live Version Used: 11
Max Version Used: 8.6.2
Date Added: Apr 23 2026 12:04:17
Date Last Updated: No Updates
Downloads: 0
Website: https://www.remodevicocomposer.eu/maxforlive/the-caterpillar/
License: Commercial
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