Tree Tone is an Ableton Live device from the Inspired by Nature Pack that generates tones by simulating the growth of a tree. Each branch in the central graphic acts as a resonator, similar to the body of an acoustic guitar or a singer's throat, reinforcing and shaping sound.
The length and thickness of each branch determine its resonator's loudness, decay time, and relative tuning. A branch's position in the graphic sets its pan, with left-side branches panning left and right-side branches panning right.
Clicking anywhere in the graphic generates a new, unique tree with its own sonic character. Preset tree types and a randomization option offer quick starting points for exploring the device's range, from lush ambient textures to mallet-like percussion.