Audio

Ableton (lite)

Overview

Ableton Lite is here! Your Stream Deck sidekick for Ableton Live. It gives you the essentials to move faster, stay focused, and keep the music flowing. Jump in free with the Lite version, then unlock the full power when you’re ready. Built on our upgraded Ableton Plugin from HJF Plugins: https://youtu.be/lp4RYIdVFyY

What's inside?

  • Devices - Load devices and third-party plugins: Load Ableton devices & third party plugins (VST3, VST, AU2, AU), Max for Live, Presets & more, directly to the selected track.

  • Functions - Run functions, shortcuts, with icon states: Get live feedback such as Play, Stop, Record & more, all integrated with it's default icons. They are also Perfect for reducing repetitive clicks and keeping your hands off the mouse.

  • Routing - Save audio and MIDI routing presets: Routing lets you quickly set and save audio and MIDI track routing, for faster setup, recall, and workflow consistency.

  • Color - Apply color across your session: Color lets you instantly apply colors across Ableton Live, for quicker visual organization and navigation. and to keep sessions readable.

  • Rename - rename selected elements: Rename lets you rename text for cleaner sets and clear structure with just a single press.

  • Navigation - Move through your project with ease: Navigation lets you move through Ableton instantly with Up, Down, Left, and Right controls, with adjustable step size and a matching direction icon.

  • Multi - Combine all above actions together in one button:* Run multiple actions from one key for advanced workflows and macro-style control. Multi lets you combine actions in one button using 5 modes: Press, Momentary, Toggle, Hold & Dual, with configurable action slots *this is available with the upgraded Ableton plugin

Improvements

  • New action architecture across Devices, Functions, Routing, Color, Rename, Navigation, and Multi

  • Rebuilt Devices workflow with better performance + reliability

  • Improved preset handling and faster refresh behavior

  • Clear version mismatch detection between Stream Deck and Ableton

  • Multi-port communication fallback for connection stability

  • Faster overall action execution and clearer UI feedback

Setup

  1. Install the plugin and restart Ableton

  2. In Ableton: Preferences -> Link, Tempo & MIDI -> Control Surface -> HJF Plugins Lite

  3. In Stream Deck: add an Ableton action to a key and select your action

Built for use

Everything you need to create faster in Live, in a clean and lightweight setup inside of Ableton Live.
Upgrade to our Ableton Plugin from HJF Plugins to get the full potential of the plugin, including 450+ icons worth €12/$14: https://marketplace.elgato.com/product/ableton-plugin-loader-9c7d4f08-8219-416e-8aca-42cd72a153e4

Compatibility

  • Stream Deck 6.8.1+

  • Ableton Live 12.1.10+ (12.1 not supported)

  • Ableton Live 11

  • macOS and Windows support

What's new?

  • Added an explanation video for better understanding 

  • Speed up icon and Python script initialization.

  • Added a ‘Add track when the routing is triggered’ function inside of Routing

Details

Type

Audio

Music

Productivity

OS

Mac

Windows

Compatibility

Stream Deck 6.9 or later

Size

1.47 MB

Version

2.0.0.3

Language

English

Additional links

Dial support

No

Profiles

No