
The External Instrument device is the most convenient way of using hardware in Live. Step 5 - Use External Instrument (recommended) Note: For a detailed explanation of these functions, please check Live's MIDI Ports.
Leave the "Remote" button disabled for the Output MIDI port. In order to sync an external device with a built-in sequencer, LFO or effects, activate the "Sync" button for the corresponding Output MIDI port. Check the specifications page for your device to see if that is supported. Note: Not all devices respond to MIDI CC messages. Enable the "Track" switch for the corresponding Output MIDI port to send both MIDI note and MIDI CC data. Step 4 - Configure Live's MIDI Preferences If using a device which supports audio over USB, then select that device as the audio interface. Enable and name the inputs which are connected to your hardware:. Step 3 - Configure Live's audio preferences If the device supports MIDI or Audio over USB, then connect it to your computer using a USB cable and install the necessary drivers (which can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website). Connect the audio out of your hardware to an input on your audio interface using an audio cable (or pair of cables for stereo). Connect the MIDI out of your MIDI interface to the MIDI in on your hardware using a MIDI cable. Note: Some newer devices may support audio over USB, in this case you won't necessarily need to use a dedicated audio interface. A MIDI cable (or USB cable if it supports USB over MIDI). A MIDI interface (many audio interfaces include MIDI ports). In order to integrate hardware effectively with Live, you'll need the following:
Step 9 - Potential issues when using hardware.Step 8 - Further options when using Hardware.
Step 7 - Recording the hardware into Live.Step 6 - Use a pair of MIDI and Audio tracks (Optional method).Step 5 - Use External Instrument (recommended).Step 4 - Configure Live's MIDI Preferences.
Step 3 - Configure Live's audio preferences.If you are using external effects, see Using external audio effects. If you are using CV-enabled hardware, see How to use CV-enabled hardware with Live. Live allows for seamless integration of MIDI-enabled hardware such as synthesizers, drum machines and samplers.