Dillon Bastan ChatDSP is a free Max for Live plugin that lets you build any device in Ableton Live by simply entering a prompt. Created by respected developer Dillon Bastan, this innovative tool is available to download as a Max for Live device, with no subscription required. Once downloaded, you can generate, save, and use the devices you create royalty-free; all you need is an Anthropic or OpenAI account to access the AI agent, which may require buying credits with those providers—not from Dillon Bastan. The plugin remains free, and you keep your devices for life after creation.
How ChatDSP Works
ChatDSP enables you to describe any synthesizer, instrument, audio effect, or MIDI FX you want, directly inside Ableton Live. For example, you could prompt “a lo-fi enhancer” or “shimmer reverb with double shimmer level”, and the AI will build a Max for Live device matching your request. The process is handled within the plugin and its included resources, so you don’t need programming skills or Max know-how.
Features and Requirements
- AI-powered M4L device generation
- Supports any Max for Live instrument, effect, or MIDI utility
- Keep and use created devices royalty-free in Ableton Live
- No subscription; just single-use AI credits (OpenAI or Anthropic account required)
- Experimental software — results may vary, and complex prompts often require refinement
System Requirements:
- Ableton Live with Max for Live enabled
- Anthropic or OpenAI account (for AI prompt processing)
- Internet connection for prompt generation
Licensing and Availability
All devices generated with ChatDSP are royalty-free and yours to keep. There’s no time restriction on downloading or using ChatDSP, but you must purchase credits for the AI agent via your own OpenAI or Anthropic account as needed.
Quick Facts: Dillon Bastan ChatDSP is available as a free Max for Live plugin with royalty-free licensing. Signing up for an external AI agent account is needed for device generation, but the tool itself is free to download and use.
Get started with ChatDSP and turn your creative prompts into custom tools for Ableton Live.
FAQ
Is Dillon Bastan ChatDSP really free?
The ChatDSP device is free to download and use; you only need credits with Anthropic or OpenAI to generate prompts.
Can I use my created devices royalty-free?
All devices made with ChatDSP are royalty-free and yours to keep, with no further charges or subscriptions.
Is there a time limit or requirement for using ChatDSP?
There is no time limit, but you must sign up for an AI agent account (OpenAI or Anthropic) to use the prompt generation feature.