Divisimate Core by Nextmidi is a modular MIDI plugin that splits incoming chords into up to 16 real-time instrument parts, creating playable orchestrations with flexible routing, modifiers, and preset management.
Purpose and Core Function
Divisimate Core is a modular orchestration toolkit designed to turn simple chords into sophisticated multi-instrument parts. Each instance creates distinct voices for up to 16 virtual instruments from incoming MIDI in real time. You can play live or send prepared MIDI, then record each voice on separate tracks using direct plugin output or virtual ports.
The central Divisi Engine splits incoming chords into individual musical voices instantly. On the Orchestrate Page, you choose how many voices to play and freely route them across the 16 ports, building different instrument combinations. This speeds up workflow by automating the spread of chords into complex orchestrations without manual editing.
Key Capabilities and Customization
Core includes essential features from the flagship Divisimate 2 for advanced control. You can insert up to three modifier plugins on each part. The Transposer Plugin shifts notes chromatically or within a global scale, the Arpeggiator Plugin creates patterns and textures, and the Trigger Plugin sends notes or controllers for articulation switching.
A Keyswitch Range lets you define a key range that always passes through to routed instruments, keeping favorite articulations accessible. Additionally, MPE Input Support routes note-specific CC, aftertouch, and pitch bend to the correct instruments, and a Humanization Engine introduces subtle variations in note and controller values to avoid uniform sounds.
Workflow and Preset Management
The Perform Page provides easy-to-use pads for assigning favorite presets, allowing quick switches via mouse, track automation, or MIDI remote. You can organize presets into different Performances for different instances, having the right orchestrations at your fingertips. Using direct plugin MIDI out, you can run multiple instances side by side as needed.
Performance and Preset Export/Import lets you share preset sets between users and bring in existing orchestrations. Over 200 included factory orchestrations for woodwind, brass, and string sections help you start quickly. This structured approach streamlines project setup and live performance, especially when handling multiple instrumental sections.
Practical Applications and Comparison
Divisimate Core suits composers who want a modular approach without the full scope of Divisimate 2. It works well for orchestrating a single section—like creating distinct colors for woodwinds, brass, or strings—with dedicated control tracks. You can play chords live to generate harmonies and record them into your DAW for final control.
Compared to Divisimate Micro (for monophonic sets) and Divisimate 2 (for up to 512 instruments), Core is a middle ground, focusing on up to 16 parts with customization. It’s ideal for projects needing flexible voicing and routing without managing an entire ensemble, making it a practical choice for detailed section-based writing.
Key features
- Real-time splitting of chords into up to 16 distinct parts
- Divisi Engine for free routing of voices across ports
- Up to three modifier plugins per part: Transposer, Arpeggiator, and Trigger
- Perform Page pads with MIDI remote and automation switching
- Performance and preset export/import for easy sharing
- Humanization engine for subtle note and controller variations
- MPE input support with per-note CC, aftertouch, and pitch bend routing
- 200+ included factory orchestrations for woodwind, brass, and string sections
Best for
Composers and producers who need a modular, playable tool to orchestrate instrument sections in real time, especially for woodwinds, brass, or strings, without requiring a full large-scale orchestration engine like Divisimate 2.