Metronome Automation

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CeeB
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Metronome Automation

Post by CeeB » Sat Nov 09, 2024 7:31 pm

Hey Abelton friends...long time Pro Tools user here trying to make things happen in Abelton 12 Live Standard.

I've about got our show made. I can't for the life of me figure out how to automate the click in Abelton. We hav a couple songs that come out of tempo at the end and I just need to be able to kill the click somehow.

I already know about stopping the click with a midi note. However, with our midi controller setup, this isn't a great option for reasons longer than the info needed from this post.

So, simple question, I'm using the Abelton click. Surely there is a way to just automate the volume all the way down or mute it when I need it to go away and come back when I need it again. In Pro Tools this is beyond simple. Just can't seem to find it here in Abelton. Thanks!

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Re: Metronome Automation

Post by [jur] » Sun Nov 10, 2024 4:15 am

It's not possible to automate it.
Best solution is to make click midi track.
But since it's not an option for you, then maybe midi mapping the metronome's on/off switch can be considered? You could also key/midi map the cue volume knob.
BTW, are you running your show in Session or Arrangement?
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Re: Metronome Automation

Post by chapelier fou » Sun Nov 10, 2024 8:26 am

You can switch it on/off via max for live as well.
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