Audio
Ableton (lite)
by HJF plugins
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
Install the plugin and restart Ableton
In Ableton: Preferences -> Link, Tempo & MIDI -> Control Surface -> HJF Plugins Lite
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
Support
Additional links
Dial support
No
Profiles
No