Fors Dyad v1.1 Max for Live

Twin Percussion Synth

Dyad is a two-voice percussion synthesizer and sequencer inspired by the grit and immediacy of analog hardware. Each voice is paired with a sequencer that programs both rhythms and parameter modulation, becoming an integral part of sound creation.

The voices collide with thru-zero linear FM, creating organic patterns where they modulate one another in a flurry of polymeters and clock dividers. It's a playful canvas to get lost in, full of happy accidents and unexpected combinations.

Dyad also comes bundled with four extra devices each based on our favorite parts; a classic monosynth, a drum synth, a step-modulator and a distortion effect.

Virtual Analog Core

Dyad features beautifully imperfect virtual analog oscillators with thru-zero linear FM. Inspired by the sounds of our favorite vintage gear, of circuits pushed too far and inputs run too hot. Embrace the hiss, the clipping and the drift. Not a fan? Too bad Try the clean setting.

Paired with a colorful noise generator and pitch-envelope, the oscillators are processed through a 4-pole non-linear lowpass filter attenuated by an exponential decay envelope and chucked through a distortion effect which range from subtle grit to absolute mayhem. Lastly, a DJ-style hi/lo-cut filter is used to tame the final frequencies.

This deceptively simple voice topology paired with the sequencer modulation and the bi-directional FM is not only fun to program but has a wide range of sounds to explore.

Patterns of Modulation

While programmed with ease like a classic drum machine, each step of the sequencer in Dyad can cause a multitude of change– from simple melodies to a completely new sound. With independent track lengths and clock dividers, it's easy to make simple patterns that sound complex. Pattern changes are instantaneous, automatable and modulatable– you can even put an LFO on it.

The sequencer and its relationship to the synthesizer parameters is a carefully selected balance in order to be able to expand on the features using automation and other modulation devices in Live. It's built to handle any form of control, even in audiorate.

110% Push Integrated

Dyad and its sequencer is fully integrated on the Push 2 and 3 in both tethered and standalone mode. Get the full hardware groovebox experience alongside your Live session or abandon your computer and take Dyad on the go to make new patterns and sounds in the wild.

Good things come in pairs

And when it rains it pours. Dyad is bundled with four other devices based on our favorite of its parts.

Para Synthesizer
Para is the sister synthesizer to Dyad. Based on the same virtual analog core, it expands on the oscillator's functionality and frames the components in a classic monosynth setting that puts focus on the directness and simplicity of its controls. With a different filter topology, distortion type and ring modulation, Para can make all sorts of chaotic noises alongside beautiful classic subtractive sounds.

Ditto Drum Synth
Ditto is the synth section from Dyad broken out into a drumsynth. It lets you play the two Dyad synth voices like a traditional percussion synthesizer and is a perfect match for a drum rack.

Modul Modulator
Modul is a modulator device with the modulation sequencer from Dyad and can be used to control things in Live per step. Dial in a precise sequence and introduce movement in any device, or extend the parameters in Dyad with a second sequencer.

Jolt Effect
Jolt is the distortion unit from Dyad as a standalone one-control stereo effect device. Put it on a track and increase the drive until it hurts. Or you know, keep it subtle– you do you.

To sum it up:

Para Monosynth
Ditto Drumsynth
Modul Step Modulator
Jolt Distortion
Dyad Twin Percussion Synth

Sequencer with:
Per-step modulation
Global shuffle
Modulation smoothing
Individual clock division & length
Instantaneous pattern changes
Push 2/3+SA integration
Track randomizer
with 32 patterns of 16 steps.

Synth voice with:
Virtual Analog Thru-Zero FM Oscillator
Sine, Triangle, Saw and Square waveshapes
Non-Linear 4-pole Lowpass Filter
Noise Generator
Exponential Decay Envelope
Pitch Envelope
DJ-style Hi/Lo-cut Filter
with a pretty unreasonable distortion effect.

... and yes, you can change and customize the color theme in Dyad.

Requirements:

Dyad is a Max for Live device and requires Ableton Live Suite (or standard with the Max for Live add-on) to use. It is not compatible with any other DAW.

Minimum:
Ableton Live Suite 10.1+
macOS 10.11.6, Intel i5, 4GB RAM
Windows 7, Intel i5, 4GB RAM

Recommended:
Ableton Live Suite 11+
macOS 12+, M1, 8GB RAM
Windows 10, Intel i7, 8GB RAM
Dyad is fully compatible with Push 2 & 3 + standalone

The device parameters are fully mapped to the Push interface and all functionality can be controlled from the hardware without needing to interact with your computer.

Note: the Modul device is currently not fully Push controllable.

2025-03-04 Version 1.1

Features:
Dyad: Added pop-out version with UI zoom.
Dyad: Added internal transport position option.
Dyad: Added transport reset on pattern change option.
Dyad: Track nudge, hold Shift while hovering over Randomize to nudge a track one step forward/backward.
Dyad: Multi-copy: Cmd/Ctrl + Opt/Alt + Shift copies all modulation lanes to the same step.

Dyad (Push): Clear modulation: Holding Delete and pressing a mod step now clears that step.
Dyad (Push): Copy modulation: Holding Octave Up and pressing a mod step copies that step, holding Octave Down and pressing a mod step pastes the copied step.

Ditto: Added MIDI note tracking option.

Modul: added randomizer button.

Improvements:
Dyad: Reduced clicking on lower Tone settings.
Dyad: Oscillator phase “Free” setting now does not reset envelope, resulting in a softer attack.
Dyad: Randomize can now be automated/modulated/mapped.

Jolt: Reports correctly latency from oversampling (3 samples)
Para: Reduced discontinuities between frequency changes.

Modul: Now compatible with all controls in Live 10 and 11.

Bugfixes:
Dyad: Mod Smooth II and I were mapped the other way around, NOTE: old presets/sessions will need to be adjusted to reflect this fix.
Dyad: Very low shuffle amounts could sometimes cause dropped triggers.
Dyad: FM visualization on steps would sometimes not be initialized on project load.
Dyad (Push): Randomizing modulation will now randomize the last modified parameter.

Modul & Dyad: Animations could cause sluggish UI updates on certain machines.
Modul: Pattern length did not update correctly.
Para: Reported incorrect latency.
Para: Logarithmic attack shape was linear.



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