Jan 17, 2018 In this video I show you step by step how to install plugins and set them up with Ableton Live 9. Hope you found this helpful. If you have any questions please feel free to leave a comment.
The M-Audio Keystation series controllers are simple, powerful MIDI controllers designed for sequencing music and playing virtual instruments on your Mac or PC. This article walks through setting up your M-Audio Keystation for use with Ableton Live 9 Lite and the SONiVOX Eighty Eight Ensemble 2 virtual instrument.
- Adjusting the Ablelton Live Lite Plugin Sources. Note for Windows users only: If you have difficulty locating your plugin in your Plug-Ins category within Ableton Live 9 Lite, be sure Ableton Live 9 Lite is reading plugins from the correct location where your plugin is installed. To do this: Open the Preferences menu in Ableton Live 9 Lite MAC.
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Contents
- Virtual Instruments and Plugins
Downloading, Installing and Authorizing Ableton Live Lite
Before getting started with the setup, make sure that your copy of Ableton Live Lite has been fully installed and activated. Follow the guide below for a complete walkthrough:
Keystation Series Hardware Setup
The Keystation series controllers are defaulted to the Mackie Control protocol to allow for Transport control (Play, Stop, Record, Directional buttons).
To switch between Mackie Control and HUI:
- Press the ADVANCED button to put the Keystation into Edit Mode.
- Press the key labeled MACKIE/HUI.
Note: The '+' and '-' OCTAVE LEDs will be lit green when in Mackie mode and red when in HUI mode. - Press the ENTER key.
- Press the ADVANCED button to put the Keystation into Edit Mode.
Ableton Live 9 Lite Software Setup
- First, connect the M-Audio Keystation series controller to an available USB port on your computer using the supplied cable, and launch Ableton Live 9 Lite.
- Next, open the Ableton Live 9 Lite Preferences window. Choose your Audio Device in the Audio tab. This will be dependent upon the audio interface that you are using.
MAC:
Select Live > Preferences
or use the key command shortcut - [Command + comma]
PC:
Select Options > Preferences
or use the key command shortcut - [Control + comma] - Select the MIDI / Sync tab from the left side of the window. Within the MIDI Ports section, adjust the settings as suggested below:
Next to Input: Keystation 49 (or 61, 88), toggle On the button in the Track, and Remote columns as shown in the image below.
Next to Output: Keystation 49 (or 61, 88), toggle On the button in the Track, and Remote columns as shown in the image below. - Next, at the top of the window under Control Surface, choose MackieControl from the drop-down list in row 1. Under the Input column in Row 1, choose Keystation 49 (Port 2).
You can leave the third drop-down menu in Row 1 under Output set to None.
The Transport control (Play, Stop, and Record) on the Keystation series controller will now control and correspond with the Transport functions in Ableton. In addition, the Directional buttons on the Keystation series controller will now
Virtual Instruments and Plugins
Adjusting Ableton Live 9 Lite Plugin Sources
Note for Windows users only: If you have difficulty locating your plugin in your Plug-Ins category within Ableton Live 9 Lite, be sure Ableton Live 9 Lite is reading plugins from the correct location where your plugin is installed. To do this:
- Open the Preferences menu in Ableton Live 9 Lite
MAC:
Select Live > Preferences
or use the key command shortcut - [Command + comma]
PC:
Select Options > Preferences
or use the key command shortcut - [Control + comma] - Choose the File Folder tab
- Under the heading Plug-In Sources:
- Toggle On the button next to Use VST Plug-In Custom Folder
- Note the location under VST Plug-In Custom Folder.
- If this location is not set correctly, next to VST Plug-In Custom Folder, choose Browse, browse to the correct folder, and press OK.
- Open the Preferences menu in Ableton Live 9 Lite
SONiVOX Eighty Eight Default Installation Locations:
Windows:
32-bit and 64-bit: C:Program Files (x86)SONiVOXVstPlugins
Mac:
(AU): Macintosh HD > Library > Audio > Plugins > Components
(VST): Macintosh HD > Library > Audio > Plugins > VST
32-bit and 64-bit: C:Program Files (x86)SONiVOXVstPlugins
Mac:
(AU): Macintosh HD > Library > Audio > Plugins > Components
(VST): Macintosh HD > Library > Audio > Plugins > VST
SONiVOX EightyEight Ensemble 2
- Within the Ableton Live 9 Lite Session View, under the Categories heading, choose Plug-Ins.
- In the right-hand column next to Categories, click-and-drag Eighty Eight 2 onto a MIDI track to load Eighty Eight Ensemble 2 into your Ableton Live 9 Lite session.
- The Eighty Eight Ensemble 2 virtual instrument interface will now open.
- Within the Ableton Live 9 Lite Session View, under the Categories heading, choose Plug-Ins.
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Further Product Support
Whether you are a customer or dealer, if you already own an M-Audio product, or if you just have pre-sales questions, the M-Audio technical support team is available to help!
Visit the link below to connect with any of the following support options: online community support, phone support, email support.
The M-Audio Hammer 88 is a premium keyboard controller ideal for students, semi-pro, and professional players alike, seeking realistic grand piano feel to use with virtual instruments and sound modules. This guide walks through how to register, download, install, and authorize the included Ableton Live Lite and AIR Music Instruments.
Contents
Registering your product
- Launch your web browser, and go to http://maudio.com/
- Scroll to the top of the page, click Account, and select Sign In if you already have an existing M-Audio account, or Create New Account to create your account.
- After your account has been accessed, you will be presented with a page that says My Order History, Register Product, Edit Profile and Change Password. Click Register Product.Next, you will be presented with a screen to enter your information and register your controller. Please select the Hammer 88 from the drop-down menu and enter the serial number exactly as it appears on the bottom of your controller.
Important: Please include the '(21)' and capitalize all letters when entering the serial number. - Include your purchase date and then click Register Product to complete the registration.
Downloading, Installing, and Authorizing Ableton Live Lite 9
This video guide discusses how to download, install and authorize your copy of Ableton Live Lite.
Downloading and installing AIR Music Instruments
The M-Audio Hammer 88 includes downloads for AIR Music Instruments Mini Grand, DB-33, and Eight Eight Ensemble VST plugins. These will be available for download on your user account page once the Hammer 88 has been registered. In this example, we'll use the Mini Grand plugin to show you how you can download, install and authorize your included plugins. Repeat these steps for DB-33 and Eighty-Eight Ensemble.
Windows Install
- In your M-Audio account, select Mini Grand (PC) to download Mini Grand. Repeat with the download links for DB-33 and Eighty-Eight Ensemble.
- After the download is complete, we will need to extract the files before installation. To do this, right-click on the 'Mini Grand_1.2.7_Setup.zip' file. After doing this, select 'Extract files...' to extract the files. Make sure you remember this location so we can retrieve it afterward.
- After the files are extracted, open the 'Mini Grand_1.2.7_Setup'folder, and select the 'Mini Grand_1.2.7_Setup.exe' application to run install setup.
- Follow all of the prompts to proceed with the installation.
- Pay attention to the location where the 32 and 64 bit Mini Grand is being installed. You will need to know this later on in order to scan the plugins into Ableton Live Lite 9. By default, these will install to:
Mini Grand
32-bit: C:Program Files(x86)Steinbergvstplugins|
64-bit: C:Program FilesSteinbergvstplugins
Note:It is common practice to put all of your plugins into a single folder in order to keep track of your plugin library, so you may want to consider changing the install location of one or both of the plugins to a single location. It is ok to install both 32 and 64-bit versions to the same folder, but be aware that your DAW will only be able to recognize one and may fail the other. - Restart your computer once Mini Grand has been installed. Repeat process for BD-33 and Eighty Eight Ensemble.
Mac Install
- In your M-Audio account, select Mini Grand (Mac) to download Mini Grand. Repeat with the download links for DB-33 and Eighty-Eight Ensemble.
- After the download is complete, open the 'Mini_Grand_1.2.7_.dmg'
- Run the 'Mini_Grand_1.2.7_Setup' and follow the on-screen prompts to install.
- Once the install is finished, click Close. Repeat steps for DB-33 and Eighty-Eight Ensemble.
Repeat this process for DB-33 and Eighty-Eight Ensemble.
Authorizing AIR Music Instruments with iLok License Manager
While all of your plugins can be activated through their designated authorizer applications, it's more efficient to just enter your authorization code directly into the iLok License Manager.
- Find and open the iLok License Manager from your Programs or Applications folder.
- Click on Sign-In in the top left corner. If you have used iLok before with other products and have an account, sign-in to your account. If you have never seen or used iLok before, click on Create New Account in the Sign In window and follow the prompts to create an account.
Please note: We recommend using an iLok account. Signing in is not always necessary to utilize an iLok license, but having and using an account to keep track of your licenses is free and provides additional features and options for managing and moving your licenses when necessary. - Once you are logged in, click on Licenses at the top of the window and choose Redeem Activation Code.
- A window will appear with space for you to enter an authorization code.
- Find the Authorization Code for your plugin. Since the plugin was included with the purchase of a product, such as MIDI keyboard, your authorization code will be located on your user account page after registering your product.
- Copy and paste this code into the first box on the left and the code will fill out the remaining fields. When you're ready, click Next.
- You will be prompted to choose a location for your license. You are free to choose an iLok dongle if you have one, but for most users, just choose your computer (this will be the option with the computer icon on the left) and click Activate.
- Finally, iLok will notify you when the activation is complete! Repeat steps 3 - 8 to authorize any additional plugins
How To Install Plugins In Ableton
Further Technical Support
How To Install Plugins In Ableton Live 9 Mac Version
Whether you are a customer or dealer, if you already own an M-Audio product, or if you just have pre-sales questions, the M-Audio technical support team is available to help!
Visit the link below to connect with any of the following support options: online community support, phone support, email support.
In your M-Audio account, select Twist (PC) to download Twist. Repeat with the download link for Xpand!2 to download Xpand!2.