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Is it possible to trigger two clips at the same time (without using the launch scene method).
I have a 4 bar loop and a midi loop of the same length, which sends a message to another application,
The two clips are in different tracks. Is there a way of linking these tracks so that when I trigger one, the other starts as well?

Thanks,

Gav

Depends. You'll need two midi signals, which some controllers provide (cc's and note on at the same time)

But more importantly, a scene with all the launch buttons deactivated and just two clips in it would do fine as well, wouldn't it?

Try a forum search for IAC driver. It can do this and much more.

Perhaps someone can chime in with the PC equivalent.

Hmm but if I use the launch scene method this means I can only play these two clips at once. I want to be able to play them along with other clips

Thanks though. i get your point about sending two midi messages, just thought I might be able to do it within ableton

The IAC driver is still within Live. It is basically a 'virtual' MIDI interface. By sending a chord to the IAC driver track, you can launch as many MIDI-mapped clips as you want simultaneously, as long as they're in different tracks (128 max, actually...). Unlike a scene launch, they don't have to be in the same scene, either, which can be really useful.

gavspav wrote:Hmm but if I use the launch scene method this means I can only play these two clips at once. I want to be able to play them along with other clips

no it doesn´t , read machinates post again . . .

you can ctrl-click on clips to multi select them, then hit return to trigger them all. This is probably not as easy as you or I would like it to be. But it's a method.

Obineg, what do you mean? I have re-read machinates post but still don't get it.
If I put the two clips in a scene and launch them via launch scene then how can
I then play two more clips simultaneously residing in a different scene?

gavspav wrote:Obineg, what do you mean? I have re-read machinates post but still don't get it.
If I put the two clips in a scene and launch them via launch scene then how can
I then play two more clips simultaneously residing in a different scene?

By removing the stop buttons. cmnd/ctrl + E

Oh Yeah!
Brilliant. Thanks Alot!

isn't there are a simple midi utility that could split a midi signal in 2? something like the midi environment in logic? a software midi splitter/translater?

would be great if i could use one pad on the trigger finger to launch 2 clips...

cheeeeeeeeerz,

bert

www.filterheadz.com

There's no need for it.
You put 2 clips in a scene. And trigger the scene.
If you remove the stop buttons, then it wont stop the clips that are currently playing.

But if you really want a midi utility. Then check out controlaid (mac)

edit.. double post

filterdude wrote:isn't there are a simple midi utility that could split a midi signal in 2? something like the midi environment in logic? a software midi splitter/translater?

would be great if i could use one pad on the trigger finger to launch 2 clips...

cheeeeeeeeerz,

bert

www.filterheadz.com

The IAC driver makes this easy. I've described it above, if that helps.

thanx guys! just tried it, works great

hoffman2k, i've been using those fx liveclips lessons you did. i use them during my dj sets, amazing stuff!
i'm from belgium as well, so let me buy you a drink one of these days

i finally switched from using pioneer cdjs to dj-ing with ableton. it's just perfect. maybe i should share my way of doing it here...

cheeeeeeeeerzzz,

bert

www.filterheadz.com