Forester v1.5 is a unique and inspiring modular playground for manipulating samples and live input. It’s played using a simple x/y interface and very good at making sound work feel like fun! Recommended for working with field recordings, stems, whole tracks, and live inputs of all kinds.
It features:
• Granular processing
• Multi-channel recording
• Automated sample recording
• Modular architecture
• Midi and OSC control
• Use your recorded files or Live audio input
• Preset saving
• Looping
• Spectral processing
• Spatial Audio mode
• Intelligent Randomisation
• Vibrant Discord community of users
• Illustrated user manual
Watch a gentle introduction to Forester and learn what you can do with it
Forester is not a Max for Live device it is a patch which runs in Cycling 74’s Max software so you need to have the free demo of Max in order to run Forester. You do not need to buy Max unless you want to of course! Max has a demo period but you can operate Forester totally normally even when the demo has expired.
Forester runs on any Mac or PC machine that runs Max – Click here for the system requirements
Full installation instructions, help, and access to the Discord channel when you download Forester.
I want Forester to be accessible to young and student sonic adventurers so I offer a pay as you can pricing structure starting at £25. this is intended primarily for unwaged individuals. If you are feel more financially comfortable or you are reasonably waged you are encouraged to pay more if you can afford it. I will not check your circumstances.
What are people saying about Forester?
Have a wander with Leafcutter John through a forest of nodes that generate sound or effect a sound and discover a new virtually living instrument.
Robin Vincent – Gearnews
For all the excellent software and hardware we have now, all this “production” – all the linear techniques, all the demands to get results, all the details, precise options – can start to feel like work. Leafcutter John has patched together a sprawling environment that’s purpose-built for “making work feel fun!” You can feed it stems. You can play audio into it. You can run whole tracks or field recordings through it. You can let it sit there and generate sounds. You can tweak endlessly, with or without deciding to be sure of what you’re doing.
Peter Kirn – Create Digital Music
Learn more about Forester by watching these
Click here to see Forester’s version history
If you previously donated to Forester and want to upgrade to Forester 1.5 contact me and I’ll sort you out.
