KeyStep 37 - Ableton User Remote Scripts and Gear Acquisition Syndrome
I recently had been talking to my friends about how I'd love a custom synth that only has 4 assignable macro knobs on the top panel and some buttons to flip through the stored patches. The synth programing would be hidden under a panel (like the CS-80 memory panel). I imagine the synth engine being something like the Nord Lead A1. I feel like this type of synth would help you make more dynamic and interesting patches. With having only 4 knobs on the top of the panel you'd be more inclined to explore the intended modulations of your patches.
Anyway, it got me thinking about how I could create something like this for free. I love the KeyStep and it's 4 banks of 4 assignable CC knobs, however, I don't like that when I map the knobs in Ableton they are gone when I open a new project. In this video I'll go over how to create a User Remote Script to get your midi control to do what YOU want it to do.
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/ precipice
0:00 - Intro
0:49 - Macro Knob Synth
4:01 - Tip for Gear Acquisition Syndrome
4:55 - User Remote Scripts
6:50 - Setting Up in Ableton
9:19 - Lock Control Surface to Device
9:50 - Practical Example 1
10:36 - Practical Example 2
11:11 - Practical Example 3
11:38 - Wrap up