save midi mapping to VST

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grrrz
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save midi mapping to VST

Post by grrrz » Tue Feb 28, 2023 3:21 pm

So I discovered recently I could save a default configuration for vsts (which parameter are displayed inside live) which is very useful; is there a similar thing for CC midi mapping to a device?

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Re: save midi mapping to VST

Post by grrrz » Tue Feb 28, 2023 3:37 pm

here is a detailed explanation:
when I load a synth I use often I want it to be immediately mapped to a custom controller.
There are two ways to do this
-map directly the midi to the vst; which works great since you usually can save midi template there; BUT the big drawback is now if I automate a parameter it will appear as a recorded CC inside live; and recorded CC only appear INSIDE the clip and not as an automation lane in the arranger view; which makes editing it horrible, I want to see my automation lane in the arrangement view.
-configure a parameter to appear editable inside live with the configure; and map this parameter; which allows me to automate it in the arranger view. Now I know I can save the configure mapping BUT I can't save the midi mapping to this or at least I think I can't; which is my question. (The only way to have automapping is with a control surface script thing, but that's not what I want). Maybe I could also build some kind of m4l processing patch but that's a lot of hassle for something that could be simple.

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Re: save midi mapping to VST

Post by grrrz » Wed Mar 01, 2023 7:30 pm

so I guess it's not possible is it?

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Re: save midi mapping to VST

Post by S4racen » Wed Mar 01, 2023 8:38 pm

Not a feature of Live no....

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Re: save midi mapping to VST

Post by ToBe » Thu Apr 24, 2025 10:14 am

Here is one option to save your MIDI mappings to VST globally via some M4L devices https://blog.abletondrummer.com/global- ... eton-live/:
(FREE) MAX for LIVE devices
http://blog.abletondrummer.com/free-max ... e-devices/

ABLETON LIVE for (but not only) DRUMMERS
http://www.abletondrummer.com

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