Higher Plane - SpaceWalk v1.2.2 VST3, AMDXD for Windows

• Generative Harmonic Engine: Creates continuously evolving chord progressions designed specifically for atmospheric pads, drones, and ambient beds.
• Intelligent Voice Leading: Automatic smooth voice transitions that minimize dissonant jumps between chord changes for organic harmonic flow.
• Modal & Scale Versatility: Includes traditional and exotic modes (Dorian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Phrygian, Whole Tone, Octatonic, Pentatonic, and Chromatic).
• Interactive Chord Locking & Editing: Lock your favorite chords in a progression while generating fresh harmonic variations around them.
• Per-Voice MIDI Routing: Route individual chord voices (bass, tenor, alto, soprano) to separate MIDI channels or different synth plugins simultaneously.
• Multi-Instance Synchronization: Leader/Follower mode to lock multiple SpaceWalk instances together across different tracks in your project.
• Expressive Humanization: Built-in micro-timing offsets and independent per-voice velocity randomization to avoid mechanical playback.
• Drag-and-Drop MIDI Export: Seamlessly drag generated chord progressions directly into your DAW's timeline as standard MIDI clips.
• Ableton Max for Live (AMXD) Included: Includes both the universal VST3 plugin and an integrated Max for Live device for native Ableton Live 12 workflows.

Effortless Harmonic Exploration for Ambient & Scoring
Writing evolving chord progressions for ambient and cinematic music often leads to tedious piano roll editing or predictable chord sequences. Traditional chord generators frequently focus on rigid pop cadence formulas (I–V–vi–IV) that sound out of place in modern cinematic scoring, generative sound design, and meditation music.

Higher Plane SpaceWalk takes a fluid, voice-led approach to harmony. Rather than assembling static chord blocks, SpaceWalk composes breathing sequences using modal interchange, extended intervals (7ths, 9ths, 11ths, sus2/sus4), and smooth voice leading. It acts as an inspirational MIDI copilot that drives your favorite software synthesizers (Vital, Serum, Pigments, Diva, Kontakt) with luminous chord beds at the turn of a dial.

From Ambient Drift to Structured Arrangement
SpaceWalk allows you to dial in the exact balance between familiarity and harmonic drift. The Richness parameter controls the depth of chord extensions, while Surprise introduces subtle modal shifts and unexpected borrowed chords that keep long-form ambient pieces engaging.

Major Upgrades & New Capabilities:

• User Preset Management: Save, load, rename, and organize custom chord sequences, parameter settings, and favorite progressions.
• Preset Notes & Reminders: Attach custom production notes, tempo tips, and synth routing reminders directly to saved presets within your project.
• Per-Voice MIDI Channels & Virtual MIDI Output: Route each polyphonic voice to its own distinct MIDI channel to trigger multi-timbral instruments or layered synth patches.
• Independent Per-Voice Velocity Ranges: Fine-tune velocity floors and ceilings independently for bass notes, inner harmonies, and top lead lines.
• Multi-Instance Sync (Leader/Follower Mode): Lock several SpaceWalk instances across separate DAW tracks to maintain absolute harmonic sync.
• Irregular Time Signatures: Added support for 5/4, 7/8, and odd-meter rhythmic cycles, alongside improved chord voicing algorithms for sharp and flat keys.

Primary Dial Controls:

• Richness: Introduces complex chord extensions, moving from simple triads into lush 7ths, 9ths, 11ths, and suspended voicings.
• Flow: Regulates harmonic motion, smoothly transitioning between stepwise voice movements and bold interval leaps.
• Smoothness: Adjusts transition behavior between legato glide transitions (-50% to +50%) and distinct re-triggered chord attacks.
• Surprise: Controls the likelihood of modal shifts, chromatic borrowing, and unexpected passing chords.
• Natural: Injects humanized timing fluctuations and velocity dynamics into the progression.
• Register: Shifts the octave center of the generated voicings up or down across the keyboard range.

Sequencing & Performance Options:

• Pattern Length & Bars/Chord: Set progression cycles from 2 bars up to 32 bars with selectable harmonic pacing (1 to 8 bars per chord).
• Loop Mode: Seamless, gap-free cycle playback for infinite live ambient sets.
• Right-Click Chord Editor: Click directly on any chord block in the visual display to manually substitute, invert, or lock that chord.

Plugin Profile:

• Supported Formats: VST3 (MIDI Effect / Instrument), AMXD (Max for Live)
• Architecture: 64-bit Windows PE
• MIDI Output: Real-time internal MIDI bus routing & standard Type 0/1 MIDI file drag-and-drop
• Host Compatibility:
  • Ableton Live: Full compatibility via VST3 MIDI routing or native Max for Live AMXD device (Live 12 Suite / Standard + M4L).
  • FL Studio: Full compatibility via VST3 MIDI Output Port routing into target instrument channels.
  • Cubase / Nuendo / Studio One / Reaper / Bitwig: Full compatibility using standard MIDI track routing to secondary instrument tracks.

Installation Steps:

1. Run Higher.Plane.SpaceWalk.v1.2.2.exe as Administrator (Right-click -> Run as administrator).
2. Follow the setup wizard to deploy components:
   • VST3 plugin: Installed to C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\
   • Max for Live device (.amxd): Automatically copied to:
     Documents\Ableton\User Library\Presets\MIDI Effects\Max MIDI Effects\
3. The release is pre-cured by Team V.R; no license activation or internet connection is required.

Quick DAW Routing Setup (VST3):

• Ableton Live:
  1. Insert SpaceWalk VST3 on a new MIDI track.
  2. Create a second MIDI track with your target synth (e.g., Pigments, Serum, or Vital).
  3. On the synth track, set MIDI From to the SpaceWalk track, and set the input channel to SpaceWalk.
  4. Set the synth track's Monitor setting to In and press Play.
• FL Studio:
  1. Load SpaceWalk VST3 into the Channel Rack.
  2. Open SpaceWalk's VST Wrapper Settings (gear icon) and set Output Port to 1.
  3. Open your synthesizer plugin, open its Wrapper Settings, and set Input Port to 1.
  4. Trigger playback from SpaceWalk to stream chords into your synth.