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AbleSet Makes Managing and Controlling Your Setlist in Ableton Easier
Posted: Fri May 29, 2020 7:16 pm
by leolabs
Demo video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orVjGaOMaHA
Website:
https://ableset.app
When we started touring with my band last year, I looked for an easy way to control our setlist in Ableton using my iPad. I only found
this $300 setlist plugin which looked too complicated and wasn't optimized for mobile devices, so I started working on my own solution to this challenge.
After developing a
quick prototype last May, I've been working on an app called AbleSet that provides an easy way to manage and control your Ableton setlist. AbleSet recognizes the cue markers in your Ableton project and uses them to create a setlist for you. You can use your computer, phone, tablet, or any MIDI controller to control the setlist.
Using a simple format, you can add notes to your songs and divide them into sections (like Verses, Choruses, etc.). You can also add Stop markers, for example at the end of a song. AbleSet will automatically pause playback when one of those points is reached.
I think the biggest time-saving feature is the ability to re-order songs in your setlist without needing to touch your Ableton session and moving clips around.
Re: I've Built an App That Makes Managing and Controlling Your Setlist in Ableton Easier
Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 2:00 am
by jlgrimes
leolabs wrote: ↑Fri May 29, 2020 7:16 pm
Demo video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orVjGaOMaHA
Website:
https://ableset.app
When we started touring with my band last year, I looked for an easy way to control our setlist in Ableton using my iPad. I only found
this $300 setlist plugin which looked too complicated and wasn't optimized for mobile devices, so I started working on my own solution to this challenge.
After developing a
quick prototype last May, I've been working on an app called AbleSet that provides an easy way to manage and control your Ableton setlist. AbleSet recognizes the cue markers in your Ableton project and uses them to create a setlist for you. You can use your computer, phone, tablet, or any MIDI controller to control the setlist.
Using a simple format, you can add notes to your songs and divide them into sections (like Verses, Choruses, etc.). You can also add Stop markers, for example at the end of a song. AbleSet will automatically pause playback when one of those points is reached.
I think the biggest time-saving feature is the ability to re-order songs in your setlist without needing to touch your Ableton session and moving clips around.
AbleSet will launch in the coming week, I just need to make some finishing touches. If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love to hear them! I'm always open to ways to improve this project
Nice.
I use Ableton to perform live. I'm trying to find a setup that handles two midi keyboards seamlessly though.
Re: I've Built an App That Makes Managing and Controlling Your Setlist in Ableton Easier
Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 2:30 am
by leolabs
Update: I've just released the macOS version. You can download and try it out on the
AbleSet website
Re: I've Built an App That Makes Managing and Controlling Your Setlist in Ableton Easier
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2020 4:00 pm
by leolabs
Update 2: AbleSet is now also available for Windows. I've also added a new feature that automatically measures song durations and allows you to easily get an estimate on how long your set with the songs you selected will be.
You can download and try it out on the
AbleSet website.
Re: AbleSet Makes Managing and Controlling Your Setlist in Ableton Easier
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 1:03 am
by agustinvolpe
This app is absolutely incredible.