A software music sequencer and digital audio workstation for OS X and Windows.
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Is streaming audio from my DAW to Discord possible with a discord bot?
I found out the other day that discord bots had the ability to play audio in stereo which is not possible with a regular discord account. Maybe it could be possible to stream Ableton Live's audio output to a node.js server for a bot to play back in…

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How can I record Best Service Engine Celtic Era on Ableton? Nothing works so far
How can I record in Ableton with the Best Service Engine Celtic Era and Dark Era kit? No matter what I try I cannot get it to record sound from my computer. None of the tutorials on youtube are working. Loading the kits VST files into my plugin…

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Controlling Synthesia VJ program with RTmidi python
I've been struggling to obtain full control of Synesthesia (VJ program) with rtmidi (or any other midi scripting package) in python.
My main goal is to develop a midi controller in python which can turn potmeters in the VJ program on and off (I can…

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Getting multiple audio clips to same level
I am working on a project that involves using a lot of found audio clips (some new, some very old archival and poor quality etc).
I am trying to figure out a way to have all audio clips to be of a similar quality (if this is possible) and play at a…

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Ableton will only play sound from library but not in workspace
Ableton only plays sounds from the library but not in the workspace.
I can only get sounds to play from the library in Ableton, but when I move something into the workspace it remains mute.
I have the Novation midi keyboard hooked up to it, so it…

TheMuffinMan
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Synths as Audio Sound interface
I have an Analog Four MK1 connected directly to the computer and to the speakers and used as an Audio Interface in Ableton.
I will get now an Elektron Analog Rytm MKII. and I wonder if I can play both or I should add an Audio Interface like…

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Ableton Python __init__ self file flush
I'm writing an ableton python script. This one writes the string to the file:
class LaunchControl(ControlSurface):
def __init__(self, c_instance):
super(LaunchControl, self).__init__(c_instance)
f = open("d:\members2.txt",…

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Most accurate Timer in Scala for MIDI sequencer
I am working on a music application, in Scala, to generate MIDI sequences in real time. The MIDI messages are being sent to another application (Ableton DAW) and possibly even external hardware. Accurate timing is very important for this use case,…

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How can I include a mxj Java jar/class folder in a freezed m4l-Device?
I have a maxforlive device using java/mxj.
I used all of these options to include my java files during development:
Including my (maven) target/classes directory through max.java.config.txt.
Adding a directory through Options > File…

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multinote instruments and chords
I am new in ableton live software. I would like to understand why for some instruments I can play several notes at the same time (and create chord progression) and for the others I can hear only one note of a chord.
For example, there are two…

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Matching OSC input in Max patch
I need some help as I’m stuck with trying to match an incoming OSC message to trigger an event. It’s probably quite simple, but I’m a beginner.
The incoming OSC message sends the zone number, user number and 0 or 1 if the zone is…

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Gate vs toggle clip launch in Max4Live patch
I hope someone is able to help me with this.
Ableton Live when you set a clip's launch mode to gate, it only plays when you hold down the key. I'm using a patch that takes an OSC message to launch the clip, but it will not work as a gate - it…

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How to link Note Velocity to Volume in Live or FL Studio?
I have raw midi data generated through a script (in form of note on, note off , velocities etc). I am sending this data to a DAW ( FL Studio and Ableton Live) using LoopMIDI. How do I control say volume of a sound being played in FL Studio or…
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Ableton Push - Python script LED feedback.
I've recently started learning about Python scripting in order modify Ableton Pushs behaviour.
In the process of learning I've come across a few scripts (paid) that do some interesting things. One in particular seems to provide the ability to…

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Ableton Live/M-Audio Fast Track conflict with USB keyboard
I am using Ableton Live 6 Lite with M-Audio Fast Track connected through USB port. I am having the following issue which I do not know how to resolve: I cannot simultaneously use sound recording with the above mentioned setup and a USB connected…

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