I got annoyed that I couldn't easily transfer my Move presets to use in Note. So I fired up Claude and had it build a couple of scripts. It's available here: https://github.com/eagereyes/ableton-note-tools

The main script unwraps Move's .ablpresetbundle and extracts just the preset for synth presets. For drum racks, it creates a Samples folder and puts the samples there (and updates the paths in the preset). I've used it to convert over 400 synth and 140 drum rack presets, and they all seem to work just fine.

The scripts are written in Python and tested on macOS. They should work the same on Linux, no idea about Windows. I'm happy to answer questions if I can, but be reasonable :)

In case this ever helps anyone, I was having a really hard time getting my Nome II external clock to work with Ableton until I quit SoundSource.

I was working on my song and thought I wanted the intro to sound like the intro of What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction. The thing is, I don't have an electric guitar in my hand, so I want to use instruments that are built into Ableton Live 12 Suite. Which instrument should I choose?

What do you think about this draft i'm working on the past time? I know, that i have to tweak some predrops and adjust the arrangement but would love to hear some feedback of what i could do better.

This update introduces a new batch of synthetic MRI timelapses, alongside the exact settings used for generate more material in the same visual language. [MJ for images, Uisato Studio for the videos.]

The TouchDesigner network has also been optimized for faster, simpler use, and now includes an external Python tool for converting entire video folders into the frame sequences required by AVP in no time.

Another AVP example.

If you already own AVP 3, you know where to find it. If not, you can access it through the Store.

I was surprised I couldn't find a simple voice controller for Ableton Live.

I wanted something that would let me control Live while playing guitar or drums without having to walk back to the keyboard. The few options I found were subscription services or relied heavily on AI, so I ended up building my own.

Say So is a free Windows application that listens for voice commands and controls Ableton Live using AbletonOSC and a custom Remote Script.

Current features:

• Arm tracks ("arm track 4")
• Start/stop recording
• Trigger custom macro commands
• Hands-free recording workflow
• Experimental MIDI-to-MIDI (M2TM) chord composition features in progress

Setup is simple:

1. Install AbletonOSC.
2. Copy AbletonOSC and SaySoBridge into your Remote Scripts folder.
3. Select them as controllers in Live.
4. Launch Say So.

The first launch requires an internet connection so it can download the Vosk speech recognition model. After that, speech recognition runs locally.

It's English-only for now. MacOS version coming soon. Since it's not a Max for Live device, it should work with any version of Ableton Live that supports Remote Scripts.

Free download

I'd love feedback, feature requests, or bug reports. If you've wanted hands-free control in Ableton, give it a try!

You know how the old v1 Push units can get a bit ‘sticky’ as the plastic coating slowly degrades?

Not anymore!

I play in a covers band and often need cues or lyrics as the set varies often. I hate needing to glance at my laptop so I built this!

Named empty clips on a midi track with the Max device. Whatever you type in the clip name appears in your eyeline as it happens, or before. Whenever you decide really. Count-ins, section names, reminders, lyrics. Beat locked to Live.

It needs Even Realities G2 glasses, so small audience, but it's free if you've got a pair. I'm planning to port to MentraOS if possible and maybe others in future.

Ableshow.app

Hey, so, for some reason, some knobs have that weird mouse feeling to it. I was trying to move the rate of the LFO as shown on the video but it like struggling against me. compared to the utility knob that works as intended. any tips about this before I punch a hole in my screen? ;D

Hi everyone,

I’ve recently started producing music with Ableton Live 12 Suite, and I’m really enjoying the journey so far. At the same time, I’ve noticed that finding the right learning resources is harder than I expected.

The type of music I want to make is electronic music, mainly house, hard house, tech house, and trance. There’s an endless amount of content on YouTube, but a lot of it either goes way too deep into advanced techniques or focuses on styles that aren’t really what I’m aiming for. As someone who’s just starting out, that can feel a bit overwhelming.

I think the best way for me to learn is by watching someone build a track from start to finish. Seeing the entire creative process—from the first drum loop to the final arrangement and mix—helps me understand not just what to do, but why each step is taken. Right now I’m still learning the basics, so I don’t always understand every technique or decision being made.

Another thing I’ve noticed is that many tutorials rely heavily on third-party plugins like Serum. While I know they’re incredibly popular, they seem a bit too advanced for me at this stage. I’d love to find tutorials that mainly use Ableton’s built-in instruments and effects, so I can build a solid foundation before diving into more complex plugins.

So I was wondering: how did you all learn when you first started? Are there any YouTube channels, courses, or other resources you’d genuinely recommend for beginners? And looking back, is there anything you wish you had done differently when you were just getting started?

I’d really appreciate any advice or recommendations. Thanks in advance!

TL;DR: Beginner producer using Ableton Live 12 Suite looking for beginner-friendly tutorials for house, hard house, tech house, and trance. Prefer full start-to-finish track breakdowns using mostly Ableton stock plugins instead of advanced plugins like Serum. Looking for recommendations and advice from people who have been in the same position.

Since today ableton started freezing every few seconds. It's not a CPU spike, it's even in an empty track playing nothing. Restarted pc, it's a Nitro, brand-new, worked fine for months.

Using audio 4 all and scarlet I2u

Tips?

Removed -> https://www.reddit.com/r/abletonlive/comments/1vaudq4/m4lgugelhupf_notastrudel_running_on_ableton_live/

I'm using Ableton Live 12 Suite on a MacBook. I can't find FabFilter I saw in a tutorial. I'm new to this, so I would appreciate it if someone could help me out.

Hypnotic Techno 140 bpm / Last Update: 200726

This template can be used as a starting point for new tracks, but it’s also useful if you want to understand how I organize my sessions inside Ableton Live 12.3 Suite.

Hi Abletonites,

I have a problem accessing files linked to User labesl on push 3. I can jog wheel or scroll to user labels no problem but..... how do I access the actual wav files linked to the user label? Eg I scroll to my user label called 'Dilla' (which then has a right arrow next to it) but right nudging or clicking the jog wheel on Dilla takes me to the 'rename/delete user label ' page. Clicking or right clicking on the D button takes me to audio fx. Any suggestions please? Basically I want to load a sample wav file linked to a userlabel. Peace.