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Hi folks,

How do I sync two macs over a network to use ableton on each mac?

thanks

well first of all this question doesnt make much sense.

if you mean run ableton on two macs, ableton allows you to authorise it on a few different computers. but you cant run them at the same time.
If you want to run two copies at the same time, you need to buy ableton live again.

unless you were on about your library's, plugins and samples which youll wanna sync also i imagine

You can run the Live demo on one of the computers and the full version on the other. You don't need to save anything if you're just playing a set you've created on the registered version.

follow this guide to MIDI sync the two machines over a LAN: http://homestudioguide.com/HowToSetupMI ... ngOSX.aspx

double post!

If you want tu use the exact same set on the 2nd mac, is it for backup purposes?

I use a Midi Solution Thru box, it splits the midi signal and sends it to the 2 machines. This way if 1 computer crashes, you switch to backup.

the_planet wrote:You can run the Live demo on one of the computers and the full version on the other. You don't need to save anything if you're just playing a set you've created on the registered version.

follow this guide to MIDI sync the two machines over a LAN: http://homestudioguide.com/HowToSetupMI ... ngOSX.aspx

Thanks, should have explained more, two laptops both with full separate versions, just need them to stay in time with each other, thanks I think you gave me the answer

Bagle wrote:well first of all this question doesnt make much sense.

if you mean run ableton on two macs, ableton allows you to authorise it on a few different computers. but you cant run them at the same time.
If you want to run two copies at the same time, you need to buy ableton live again.

unless you were on about your library's, plugins and samples which youll wanna sync also i imagine

the question makes perfect sense. And who are you the license police ?
you can run two versions of live on two separate computers just like i have been doing for the last 10 years.
really some people ott to grow up and stop playing parent

bagel what crap feedback you've given to a perfectly straightforward and legitimate question.

really

Bagle wrote:well first of all this question doesnt make much sense.

if you mean run ableton on two macs, ableton allows you to authorise it on a few different computers. but you cant run them at the same time.
If you want to run two copies at the same time, you need to buy ableton live again.

unless you were on about your library's, plugins and samples which youll wanna sync also i imagine