Audio
Ableton
by HJF plugins
Overview
the Original Ableton Plugin: the ultimate all-in-one control center for Ableton Live. Keep momentum and move faster with deep session control plus 450+ responsive default & function icons included**.**
This tool is for producers who want speed, clarity, and reliability in real studio and live sessions. Actively maintained, fully supported, and built for daily Ableton use. Control device/plugin loading, functions, shortcuts, navigation, routing, organization, and multi-action workflows from one controller surface: https://youtu.be/lp4RYIdVFyY
It's is a major upgrade focused on faster actions, stronger stability, deeper Ableton integration, and clearer visual feedback.
What's inside?
Devices - Load devices and third-party plugins: Load all 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 450+ 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 to Tracks, Clips, and Scenes, for quicker visual organization and navigation. and to keep sessions readable.
Rename - rename selected elements: Rename lets you rename Tracks, Clips, and Scenes 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.
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
incl. 450+ icons (worth €12/$14)
This plugin includes a large default icon set for faster visual recognition during production and performance.
You can install the optional icon pack from inside the plugin Help panel for full Icon Library access in Stream Deck.
Setup
Install the plugin and restart Ableton
In Ableton: Preferences -> Link, Tempo & MIDI -> Control Surface -> HJF Plugins
In Stream Deck: add an Ableton action to a key and select your action
Built for real use
This is not just a utility, it is the tool for daily production with Ableton Live.
This tool is built to feel its about music again; fast when you are creating, stable when you are performing, and scalable as your workflow grows.
Watch a full demo here: https://youtu.be/lp4RYIdVFyY
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
Added Multi explanation pop-up to better explain what all the knob functions are.
Rename “Arm on Selection” to “Enable/Disable Arm on Select”. Moved it to the “Selected Track” category and add the Arm icon (previously missing).
Speed up icon and Python script initialization.
Selected device on/off working now - also in groups.
Cleaned up the Shortcuts list: removed non-working or unsupported Ableton shortcuts and ensured only Stream Deck–compatible actions are shown (e.g. removed “See Device List”).
Added Functions arrow up and down to scroll faster thru the dropdown menu
Missing icons in functions now are linked again.
Added a ‘Add track when the routing is triggered’ function inside of Routing
Added a ‘Rename all clips to Track name’
Added move selected device left / move selected device right.
For Selected devices, we added a ‘follow blue hand’ function, so it sticks to the blue hand.
Details
Type
Audio
Music
Productivity
OS
Mac
Windows
Compatibility
Stream Deck 6.9 or later
Size
6.62 MB
Version
2.0.0.3
Language
English
Support
Additional links
Dial support
No
Profiles
No