Liquid Music is a powerful software plug-in that helps you instantly produce original song ideas. No more waiting around for inspiration to strike. Simply create inspiring beats, chord progressions and melodies using a unique visual workflow. It’s the quickest way to inspire new ideas and conquer writer’s block. No more piano-roll tedium, no more MIDI noodling—just exhilarating, effortless creation on your terms.
Paint melodies, harmonies and chords using the revolutionary Sketch tool
Make unique beats instantly using a collection of rhythmic building blocks
Tweak and evolve song ideas in real-time using five layers of control
Available in VST / AU / Max for Live plugin formats
"This software is a pleasure to work with. It multiplies creativity. It lubricates an idea and feels so intuitive. I've said 'wow' out loud a dozen times. I've wanted to get ideas out of my head for years and nothing has come close to giving me a platform to do that like liquid music."
~ Rick Toxic
"With Liquid Music I never get stuck finding the right note and harmony variations for my songs. This is pure creativity!"
~ Broombeck
THE ULTIMATE CREATIVITY JUMPSTART
Blank stares, cold sweats, and obsessive checking of social media—unmistakable symptoms of writer’s block. We’ve all been there. But with Liquid Music, producing new song ideas is fast and easy—even when you’re low on inspiration. Quickly sketch a melody shape or chords to jumpstart your creativity. Experiment with unique rhythms to find the right groove. You can explore new harmonies, melodies and beats in seconds, and see where your music takes you.
YOUR NEXT SONG IS A SKETCH AWAY
Imagine your favorite melody—the swelling rises, plunging drops and every detail in between. What if you could create that melody simply by sketching its shape? Well, now you can. Simply draw a shape using the groundbreaking Sketch tool, and let Liquid Music develop the chords and melody around it. Inspire creativity. Accelerate creation. And complete those incomplete songs. All with Liquid Music.
SEE THE BEATS. HEAR THE DIFFERENCE.
Provide a heartbeat for your track by adding an intricate, interesting beat. Liquid Music lets you make beats using note clusters and patterns instead of individual notes. Experiment with unique rhythmic patterns and dial in the perfect beat in seconds. It’s a revolutionary tool for maximizing your songwriting. You can adapt it to your evolving melody simply by using Liquid Music’s Harmony and Rhythm Modes simultaneously.
A WEALTH OF INSPIRING PRESETS
Liquid Music includes a collection of presets that are guaranteed to inspire new song ideas. Use them to create original ideas and rich harmonies in seconds. Or customize each preset by swapping different “layers” for nearly limitless possibilities. Each combination holds the promise of a new song…or a thousand. So start exploring and making new music in a new kind of way.
FIVE LAYERS OF MUSICAL CONTROL
ADVANCED TOOLS FOR MUSIC CREATION
Sometimes to build it up, you have to break it down. Liquid Music separates music into different parts or “layers” that you can tweak and customize to build the perfect track. Each layer offers unique tools for morphing and evolving your music until it’s just right. Check out the different layers and tools below!
SKETCH
Sketch is where all the layers come together into one intuitive musical shape. Simply click and drag to create original harmonies, spark new song ideas and draw the shape of your music. Want your music to build? Draw a cresting peak. How about a big EDM drop? Plunge your mouse down and draw a valley. And if you don’t like what you hear, just erase and start crafting your next idea in seconds.
KEY
The key of your song impacts more than the notes—it determines what “mood” your track will have. Will it be an upbeat frolic through flower pastures with a major scale? A forlorn dirge in a minor key? Or maybe a trippy experimental journey of exotic tones with Ultralocrian or Phrygian b5 modes? Liquid Music has them all—and more. You can even transpose (move the notes up and down) to better suit your vocalist—no music theory degree required.
CHORDS
Chords are an important part of every song. But with hundreds to choose from, how do you pick the right ones? Lucky for you, the Liquid Music Chords Layer provides two powerful tools for finding the perfect chords.
Chord Suggester
The WaveDNA team journeyed deep into the land of known progressions and packaged them into the Chord Suggester—a tool that recommends complimentary chord changes and helps you build progressions. It’s an awesome tool…it better be…some of the team never made it out.
Chord Sequencer
Think of this tool like a drum sequencer—except for chords. It’s the easiest and fastest way to create clever chord progressions without hours of frustrating trial and error. Just pick a chord to start, and then choose complimentary chords from the recommended list. Or select chords at random—sometimes the chords you least expect can create the defining sound for your song.
VOICES
The more voices you use, the richer and more complicated the melodies and chords will be. Use the Voices Layer panel to add just the right amount of harmony. Even customize how thick the harmonies are at specific parts of the song and create cascading arpeggios. You can also import a melody into Liquid Music and use the Voices Layer to add harmony to it. It’s your music, your choice, and your voice.
RHYTHM
Rhythm. You either have it or you don’t, right? Not anymore. Liquid Music’s Rhythm Layer includes a host of tools based on our acclaimed Liquid Rhythm software—so you can experiment with new beats and add the right groove to your song. Customize your beats with tools for adjusting note duration, velocity, timing effects and more.
You’ll be able to create unique, elaborate beats using note patterns and clusters—entire bars at a time. Browse the extensive list of rhythmic patterns to add rhythm in seconds.
CREATE SONG IDEAS IN SECONDS
SKETCH. EXPLORE. CREATE.
Crafting original song ideas with Liquid Music couldn’t be easier. Sketch shapes and explore unique melodies to get your creativity flowing and set a direction for your music. Dial in the perfect groove and beat with the rhythm features. Then polish your idea by taking control of the musical layers—change keys to evoke a different mood, add harmonies, alter the rhythm to humanize the performance, and more. How you want to create is up to you, Liquid Music just helps you do it a whole lot faster.
INTEGRATED TUTORIAL VIDEOS
Liquid Music comes with integrated tutorial videos and a comprehensive quick start guide, so you’ll be creating inspiring song ideas in no time.
POWERED BY WaveDNA TECHNOLOGY
GENETICALLY MODIFIED TO INSPIRE
Liquid Music is based on years of research and development, and provides a unique workflow for creating intricate melodies and original song ideas, without requiring any theoretical understanding of music or instruments. Our proprietary technology structures raw MIDI data into musical components and layers that can be reorganized in new ways. The complex algorithms we’ve designed allow Liquid Music to guide, suggest, and generate new combinations that are highly musical and inspiring.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
LIQUID MUSIC - MAX FOR LIVE PLUGIN
Ableton Live 9 (Suite)
Max 7 or Max 6.1 (Recommended 64-bit)
If you’re using the 64-bit plugin version of Liquid Music, please make sure you’ve installed both 32 and 64-bit Java. For more information please visit our forum.
MAC OS X
OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or later
4 GB RAM
Apple's legacy 1.6 Java
750 MB hard disk space
WINDOWS
Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista
4 GB RAM
Java 1.8 (Recommended Java SE8 by Oracle.)
750 MB hard disk space
MEET LIQUID RHYTHM
SEE THE BEATS. HEAR THE DIFFERENCE.
POWERFUL BEAT MAKING SOFTWARE
Liquid Rhythm lets you create intricate, interesting beats with unprecedented speed and precision. It’s the first sequencer that lets you make beats using note clusters and patterns instead of individual notes. And it completely streamlines your workflow. Get started using the built-in sample library, trigger your virtual instruments, and experiment with new rhythmic patterns. Whether you use a Mac or PC, Ableton Live or other DAWs, Liquid Rhythm will help you realize your music’s full potential.
Visualize your beats with our intuitive Music Molecule technology
Make complex, unique beats instantly using a collection of rhythmic building blocks
Tweak and customize beats in real-time with powerful editing tools
Use Liquid Rhythm standalone or with your DAW
VST / AU
A REVOLUTIONARY PATTERN-BASED WORKFLOW
SEE YOUR BEATS IN A WHOLE NEW WAY
Liquid Rhythm uses an intuitive pattern-based musical language to transform your workflow and let you visualize beats in a whole new way. It’s the first and only sequencer that lets you create fresh, unique beats with note clusters and patterns instead of individual notes.
NOTE TO CUSTOMERS
A newer version of this software, Liquid Rhythm 1.7.0, is included in the Liquid Music Bundle. Liquid Rhythm 1.4.5 as a separate version is offered as a legacy product and/or introductory path into Liquid Music (with upgrade purchase path available). However, this version of Liquid Rhythm has not been maintained for compatibility on newer platforms, and depending on your configuration you may run into problems.
Liquid Rhythm 1.4.5 is not compatible with Ableton Live 10 Suite or Live 11 Suite as a Max For Live Device (AMXD). Liquid Rhythm 1.4.5 VST/AU plugins are, however, still compatible in Live 10 and 11. Liquid Rhythm 1.4.5 is not compatible on macOS Big Sur or on the Apple Silicon ARM64 chipset. Liquid Rhythm 1.4.5 is compatible on macOS Catalina, though your usage compatibility may vary depending on the compatibility of your DAW(s), and may require further configuration for full compatibility; please write into support@wavedna.com if you run into any issues. Liquid Rhythm is not available as an AAX plugin, only as RTAS, meaning that Liquid Rhythm is not supported as a plugin in Pro Tools 11 and higher (though the Liquid Rhythm standalone application may be used in conjunction with a Pro Tools session).
Your mileage may vary, though if you run into compatibility problems, we suggest giving Liquid Music 1.7.0 a try instead. Liquid Music contains an updated version of Liquid Rhythm, alongside a suite of harmonic tools to accompany your rhythm toolset. Liquid Music's development branch will continue to see updates to ensure compatibility on the latest platforms.
We do not have plans to offer an updated version of Liquid Rhythm as a separate product at this time, due to some technical challenges in product separation, though we may reconsider this in the future.
BUILD ANY BEAT IMAGINABLE
EVERY RHYTHM YOU’VE NEVER THOUGHT OF
Liquid Rhythm offers a collection of rhythmic building blocks that allow you to create up to 10 quadrillion unique rhythm patterns. Craft complex, intricate beats and experiment with rhythmic hooks in seconds by dragging-and-dropping bar-long and beat-long patterns into the arranger. The software gives you a musically informed palette of patterns that automatically updates based on the type of beat you’re creating. With so many rhythms to choose from, you’ll never run out of new directions to take your music in.
POWERFUL EDITING TOOLS AND EFFECTS
TAKE COMPLETE CONTROL OF YOUR BEATS
Liquid Rhythm gives you unprecedented control over your drum patterns. You can fine-tune your beats with a suite of razor-precise editing tools and powerful MIDI effects.
BEATFORM TUMBLER
The BeatForm Tumbler lets you isolate any region of your beat and turn up the complexity with a simple turn of a knob. Looking to simplify a beat? It’s just as easy. Simply click on the region you would like to change and turn the knob to cycle through an array of note clusters to find the one that best suits the music.
BEATWEAVER
The BeatWeaver is a rhythm design tool. Based on your choices, it generates rhythmic patterns you can play with. It’s made up of three parts: the BeatForm Circuits, the Step Sequencer, and the BeatWeave List. Select a series of BeatForms and drag them into the BeatForm Circuit. From there, the BeatForms are automatically sent through the BeatForm Step Sequencer and into the BeatWeave List—a table that shows every possible combination of your selected BeatForms. Choose your favorite beat from the list and drag it into the Arranger, and you’re done. It’s an intuitive way to get the creative juices flowing again and discover new and unique beats you may have never thought of.
BEATSEEKER
BeatSeeker is the perfect tool for exploring new instruments and navigating the infinite rhythm options in BeatWeaver. BeatSeeker automatically looks at every possible beat and highlights the most commonly occurring patterns for whatever instrument you’re working with. Not sure what to do with the hi-hat? Click on a region in the hi-hat track and BeatSeeker will highlight the most frequently used patterns—the darker the highlight color, the more frequently it’s used. BeatSeeker automatically runs intelligent algorithms to help you find just the right groove.
MAPS
The BarForm and BeatForm maps display every combination of rhythmic patterns possible in a 4/4 bar in organized wheel charts. Whether you’re looking for a simple four-on-the-floor kick drum beat or a complex frenzy of instruments, it’s all on the map wheels—simple beats are organized near the center of the wheel, with the beats becoming more complex as you move out toward the edge. Once you find the beat that best suits the song, simply drag it into the Arranger and keep writing.
GROOVEMOVER
The GrooveMover is a way for you to instantly remix your beat. It’s a MIDI effect that alters the arrangement of the notes in a bar. In the arranger, select the regions of the beat you want to remix and press the GrooveMover arrows up or down. Based on the underlying color patterns, the entire beat will transform into something somewhat closely related to what you originally had. Use it as a songwriting tool to discover variations of your favorite beats.
RANDOMIZER
For all those brainstorming sessions at the beginning of a new project, there’s Randomizer. Quickly dial in what you’re looking for on the BarForm, BeatForm, Collaborate, and Velocity & Groove sliders to point the Randomizer in the right direction: Do you want a simple or complex beat? Should the notes have different accents? Then hit “Surprise Me!” and see what the Randomizer comes up with. As with all Liquid Rhythm tools, playing around with the Randomizer may lead to some unimaginable beats, so have fun with it!
LOOP LIBRARY
Built to accommodate any musician, the Loop Library contains an array of MIDI loops that are organized by genre. From Dubstep to Blues, Motown to Trap and beyond, the Loop Library brings intricate and unique beats to any project. Drag and drop or double click on the beat to load it into the Arranger and start down the path of your new project.
THE END OF PIANO ROLL EDITING
NOW THERE’S A BETTER WAY
Editing drum tracks on a piano roll can be time-consuming, or even tedious, depending on your disposition. Liquid Rhythm lets you create unique, elaborate beats using note patterns and clusters—entire bars at a time. It’s the fastest way to experiment with new sounds and grooves. Assemble rhythm patterns for any instrument four notes at a time. Convert a straight-ahead hi-hat track into triplets, instantly.
EASY TO USE OPERATION
FAST. INTUITIVE. INSPIRING.
Based on years of cognitive response research, Liquid Rhythm works the way musicians think. The intuitive pattern-based workflow and seamless operation makes it easier than ever to create unique and complex beats—quickly.
INTEGRATED TUTORIAL VIDEOS
Liquid Rhythm comes with integrated tutorial videos and a comprehensive quick start guide, so you’ll be creating distinctive beats in no time.
PLUG-IN MODE AND STANDALONE MODE
MAXIMIZE THE POWER OF YOUR STUDIO
Plug-in mode
Ready to see what your DAW can really do? Use Liquid Rhythm as an external sequencer and breathe new life into your virtual instruments and sample libraries. Program new, unique drum parts for tracks, experiment with new rhythmic patterns to discover new grooves, or enhance existing parts to make them more interesting and fresh. Whether you’re using Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, Pro Tools, Studio One, Cakewalk, or Garageband, Liquid Rhythm has you covered.
Standalone mode
Sometimes you’re in the mood for a lightning-quick writing session. Use Liquid Rhythm in standalone mode and access the same powerful beat creation tools in seconds, without any additional software.
COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR CONTROLLER
Liquid Rhythm integrates fully with the latest MIDI controllers and input devices to give you a tactile and immersive music creation experience.
Completely MIDI-mappable, so you can use your MIDI hardware for a tactile and immersive music creation experience Built-in scripts for Ableton Push 1, Novation Launchpad, Livid Base II
POWERED BY WAVEDNA TECHNOLOGY
GENETICALLY MODIFIED TO INSPIRE
Years of research and development went into creating a modern musical language that synthesizes MIDI and traditional notation—we call it the Music Molecule. It’s a showcase of shapes and colors that helps you visualize the rhythmic structures of music. These structures provide a way to group notes together into little note clusters that you can play with—they can be sequenced, edited and painted.
The Music Molecule allows you to group notes together and create beats entire bars at a time, without requiring any theoretical understanding of music or the piano. It’s a fresh intuitive way of visualizing music that lets creativity take center stage, and it’s the lifeblood of Liquid Rhythm.
System Requirements
macOS / OSX
macOS / OS X 10.7.5 through to macOS 10.15 4 GB RAM (recommended 8 GB) 1 GB hard disk space Processor: recommended Intel i5 or better Apple’s legacy Java version 1.6
Windows
Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista 4 GB RAM (recommended 8 GB) 1 GB hard disk space Processor: recommended Intel i5 or better An ASIO-compatible sound card recommended for optimal audio performance Java 1.8 JDK
AMXD plugin (Ableton Max For Live Device)
Ableton Live 9 (recommended latest 64-bit build) Max 7 (recommended latest 64-bit build)
Please note: We no longer provide tech support for 32-bit configurations.
Also note: When you update Max, please reinstall Liquid Rhythm. Otherwise, the Max for Live plugin will not operate properly.
