Ravel - Max for Live

Inspired by Orchid synth, Ravel helps you create and color chords in real time, with any MIDI controller.

Ravel 2.0 beta is out! 🚀️

Spread, invert, or strum your chords with new parameters!

Better visual feedback when using modifiers and parameters

8 new scale: Dorian #4, Phrygian Dominant, Melodic Minor, Lydian Augmented, Lydian Dominant, Super Locrian, Bhairav or Hungarian Minor

Velocity handling: for more expressive chord playing

Live 11 support: Ravel is now available from Live 11 and above!

Create chords at your fingertips

Compose and explore effortlessly. Press a key to set the root note, use modifiers to shape quality and extensions, and explore new harmonic possibilities, all in real-time.

Stay in key, effortlessly

Select a scale, or activate scale awareness Mode in Ableton Live, Ravel will sync automatically. Supports: Major, Minor, Dorian, Mixolydian, Harmonic Major, and Harmonic Minor.

Color your chords

You can select one quality and as many extensions as you want, but don’t get too greedy!

Customize Your Control

Octave : Shape your chords by selecting an octave range

Pay if you can

Ravel is free to use, no restrictions, no time limits. If you can support, it’s hugely appreciated and helps fuel future development! 🚀❤️

Release notes

Version 1.1 - 2 March 2025

• Fixed an issue in Ravel that could prevent it from working correctly.

Version 1.0–28 February 2025

• Ravel first steps!