Need to select tracks via text in Ableton instead of scrolling through large session files? The Search + Select Tracks device provides instant track selection by typing track names, automatically jumping to matches and opening grouped tracks as needed. This tool transforms navigation in complex Live sets, letting you find any track in seconds regardless … Read more
Need to display Ableton scene names bigger for live performances or second-screen setups? The Selected + Playing Scene Display pack provides two Max for Live devices that show scene names and numbers in large, customizable popup windows. This solution proves essential for performers who need clear visual confirmation of which scenes are selected or playing, … Read more
Ableton Live doesn’t let you delete MIDI notes in Session Clips directly from your controller during performance. However, the MIDI Clip Notes Eraser device changes this by letting you erase notes with pad hits instead of mouse clicks. This means you can remove entire MIDI notes of clips or individual drum parts while staying focused … Read more
If you’ve ever tried to set up effect automation for group tracks in Ableton’s Session View, you already know the problem: group tracks don’t accept clips. No clips means no clip envelopes, and no clip envelopes means no per-scene automation for any effects sitting on your group track. It’s one of those limitations that catches … Read more
If you’ve ever tried to automate effects on return tracks in Ableton‘s Session View, you’ve probably hit the same wall: Ableton simply doesn’t allow it natively. Unlike regular audio or MIDI tracks, return tracks — along with group tracks and the master track — only support automation in the Arrangement View. So what do you … Read more
If you produce in Ableton’s Session View, you’ve probably noticed the problem: there are no clips on your master track, so you can’t automate effects there natively. Master Track effects automation in Ableton requires a workaround — and the right Max for Live devices make it surprisingly straightforward. This guide walks you through exactly how … Read more