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Yeah, seems like you're right. A few other people have said the same thing, even on other OS. Hopefully it's sorted out soon.

I remember the first time I tried Live. It looked drastically different than anything I'd ever seen, but I thought the session view was the coolest thing ever - still do. I really admire that Ableton has stuck with their original concept for so long. A lot of people expect things to change. Why? jus...

I'm having a similar problem trying to download Live 8.4.2 Exact same thing actually. Gets partway downloaded, then just cuts off. I hope they figure it out soon. I thought it might be related to Mavericks which I installed last night, but seems like you're getting it on an earlier OS.

Two strange things seem to happen when I attempt to download Live. 1. The download stops about a quarter of the way through 2. When I check my download folder, the date modified date says 'January 24, 1984' Since I've upgraded to Mavericks and can't get this upgrade to Live to come down, I'm pretty ...

Really, really appreciate your taking the time to explain this and make me aware of it. Going to give this a go! Thanks.

Awesome job on that skin. I'm going to give it a try! Thanks for sharing.

This looks incredible. Exactly what I was hoping for. I realize this is probably a stupid question, but how do I go about loading this onto one of my midi devices? I've got the APC20, MPD26, and a Novation Impulse. Thanks man.

Finn,

Thanks for that tip - actually, I just bought an APC20 a few days ago. From what I've read on it, I think that has the ability to do exactly what you're saying. I wasn't reeally even very aware of STC, so thanks for pointing that out too.

Hey Finn,

That's exactly what I was hoping to be able to do. If it's not easily done, it's not really an issue. I just noticed people doing that in a lot of youtube videos and it looked like a fun way to work. Thanks!

Yep, I've used drum racks, just not with an mpd before. I have my samples in the rack and can control them from the mpd, but for some reason I can't trigger play/record/ etc.

I'm looking for some advice on using the Akai mpd26 with live. What I'd like to be able to do, is build drum beats in live using the mpd. I'd like to be able to loop record and overdub different elements on each pass I.e kick, snare, hats etc. I'd also like to be able to start/stop from the mpd if p...

Thanks guys, this sounds like the perfect solution. Appreciate the help.

Haven't tried external instrument device, but that at least sounds promising. I'll give it a try when I get home from work and will reply with the results. Thanks!

Oh sorry, yeah that would help, I have two analog audio outs going directly from the Virus into the saffire.

Is it just mapping you're having an issue with or are you not even able to trigger slices from a drum rack either? I haven't tried mapping anything yet, but so far the MPD26 I just got is at least able to trigger drum sounds. Do you have an Ableton preset to select on the MPD? For me, it's the first...