A MIDI plug-in modelled on oriental scale converters that lets you play microtones on almost any virtual instrument, in your DAW or in the standalone app.

MicroToner modifies MIDI pitch bend data so that even instruments without their own microtuning can play microtones, taking you beyond the twelve-tone scale, for example to scales from the Middle East. You detune each of the twelve keys with its own knob or choose a supplied scale, set the root and transposition, and save your own scales as presets. You load the instrument of your choice directly into MicroToner: Mono mode, which makes the instrument play monophonically, works with every instrument that receives pitch bend, while MPE mode allows polyphonic playing with MPE-compatible instruments. Microtunings can also be switched via MIDI learn and key triggers, and the MAQAM controller from Mazeeka Toys is supported.

Features

• Microtones for almost any virtual instrument via pitch bend data
• Detuning per key (±64), scale selection, root, transposition and custom scale presets
• Standalone app, instrument plug-in and MIDI effect plug-in (Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Reaper)
• Mono mode for all instruments, MPE mode for polyphonic playing with MPE-compatible instruments
• Savable plug-in state, MIDI learn and key triggers for switching microtunings
• Support for the MAQAM controller from Mazeeka Toys

Technical details

• Type: MIDI plug-in (instrument and MIDI effect plug-in) with standalone app
• Operating systems: Windows, macOS
• Plug-in formats: VST, Audio Unit (macOS only), AAX, standalone
• Licensing: installation and activation via the TAQS.IM Hub app with a TAQS.IM account
• Requirement: virtual instrument that receives pitch bend data (MPE mode only with MPE-compatible instruments)

System requirements

• macOS 11 or later
• Windows 10 or later
• Usable as an instrument plug-in in all DAWs, as a MIDI effect in Logic Pro, Ableton Live and Reaper

The licence is registered with the manufacturer at https://taqs.im/register/. You will receive your serial number and the download link by e-mail immediately after purchase.