Audio Pareidolia is an experimental Ableton audio effect rack designed to tap into the fascinating phenomenon of the same name. It utilizes a noise generator to shroud any audio file loaded onto the track, transforming it into a swirling vortex of sonic ambiguity.

The Power of Perception

The beauty of Audio Pareidolia lies in its ability to exploit our brain's inherent pattern recognition. By obscuring the reference audio, the rack compels your mind to seek out familiar melodies and rhythms within the sonic chaos. This "forced creativity" can spark unexpected ideas and lead you down unique sonic avenues.

Embrace the Unknown

For optimal results, feed Audio Pareidolia with a song you're unfamiliar with. This detachment from the source material allows your brain the freedom to conjure new interpretations, fostering a sense of aural discovery.

Unleashing the Unfamiliar

Here's how to unlock the power of Audio Pareidolia:

1. Load the Unknown: Drag and drop an audio file you're not particularly familiar with onto the audio track.

2. Embrace the Fuzz: As the noise generator blankets the audio, strange and wonderful sonic phantoms may begin to emerge.

3. Morph and Refine: Use other Ableton effects within the rack to sculpt and shape the emerging textures, coaxing out the hidden melodies your brain perceives.

Reverse the Script (Optional):

If you must use a familiar song, consider reversing the sample. This disrupts your ingrained perception of the music, allowing Audio Pareidolia to work its magic in a new way.

You Will Get :

1 "Audio Pareidolia" Ableton effect rack .adg file.

How To Use It :

Download the content and simply drag the .adg file into your Ableton FX devices of an audio track. Place a song (preferably unknown or reversed) on the audio track and listen to the playback. Let yourself listen and point out ideas that you may hear among the chaos of noise. Remember to save it!



REQUIREMENTS

DAW: Ableton live 10+

SPACE: 9 kb