Plug-In Window Helper for Ableton Live

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RandScullard
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Plug-In Window Helper for Ableton Live

Post by RandScullard » Sat Sep 18, 2021 3:07 pm

Anybody who uses Ableton Live on Windows…

I’ve created a free open-source utility called Plug-In Window Helper. It’s an AutoHotkey script that gives you quick access to your plug-in windows from anywhere in Live, and lets you instantly hide them when they get in the way.

I’ve been using it myself for a few weeks, and I find it really speeds up my workflow - especially when I use multiple plug-ins. It’s at the point now where it’s pretty solid, and I think it's time to let other people know about it and get some feedback.

Check it out and let me know what you think!

Plug-In Window Helper on GitHub

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Re: Plug-In Window Helper for Ableton Live

Post by [jur] » Sat Sep 18, 2021 4:14 pm

Looks like a nice one!
FYI, since L11 you can key/midi map any plugin's open/close window button.
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Re: Plug-In Window Helper for Ableton Live

Post by RandScullard » Sat Sep 18, 2021 4:18 pm

Thanks!

Yeah, I know about the key/MIDI mapping feature, but I tend to use quite a few plugins, and when I'm experimenting it would really slow me down to key-map all my windows!

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Re: Plug-In Window Helper for Ableton Live

Post by [jur] » Sat Sep 18, 2021 6:52 pm

You're absolutely right, I was mentionning it for the sake of sharing the info :wink:
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