

In turn, they operate the relevant CCs (so you never need to worry about CCs anymore). The best thing is that all of these buttons, toggles and dials represent named parameters that can be automated in the channel's arrangement lane directly. Just drag it into a midi track (that points to the correct midi output and channel, of course)!Īs you can see, there are toggles for stomps and effects, buttons for the five slots within a performance, up and down buttons to go to the next or previous performance, 26 numbered buttons for direct access to specific performances, dials for delay and reverb parameters just like those dedicated knobs on the Kemper, and sliders to mimic the expression and volume pedals. If anyone's interested, you can download the latest version here.

That's why I've created a dedicated Kemper controller in Max For Live that more or less mimics my old FCB1010's layout and functionality. It's possible to automate CCs in Ableton Live directly, but not very practical: you have to go dig for them inside a MIDI clip and manually switch between the different CCs you want to edit, so it's very hard to get an overview of all the automation going on in a song. But before you go out there and start exploring the overwhelming range of options out there – there are over 5,000 devices to choose from – read this guide to get a better sense of what’s possible.I've created a setup to automate rig and effects changes in my Kemper via midi, sent from Ableton Live. Let your ears be the judge and don’t get too led astray by your visual biases.Ībleton’s Max for Live Essentials bundle for Live Suite is a recommended starting point for sequencers, modulators and workflow customisation. However, our advice is to always audition these. Some of the devices, much like Live’s native equivalents, may fool you with their minimal design. This list will give you an idea of what’s available in the vast world of Max for Live devices, ranging from Ableton’s own collection to free third-party and purchased options. At its core, it runs like other Live devices but can be used to excitingly expand the capabilities of your Ableton Live set-up. Owners of Live Suite will already have it, and Live Standard users can purchase it as an add-on. Max for Live is a powerful extension framework to the native plug-ins available in Ableton Live.
