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title: Ableton Live
description: "[CONSTELLATION and Ableton Live - How to integrate?](https://www.youtube.com/embed/3Y17dp9iXPw?feature=oembed) To control parameters in **Ableton Live** using **Constellation**, you first need to enable it as a MIDI device within the DAW's preferences. 1. Open **Ableton Live**. 2. Navigate to **Live → Preferences…"
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updated: "2025-12-11"
category: Integrations
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# Ableton Live

[CONSTELLATION and Ableton Live - How to integrate?](https://www.youtube.com/embed/3Y17dp9iXPw?feature=oembed)

To control parameters in **Ableton Live** using **Constellation**, you first need to enable it as a MIDI device within the DAW's preferences.

1. Open **Ableton Live**.
2. Navigate to **Live → Preferences → Link / MIDI**.
3. In the **MIDI Ports** section, locate your Constellation external MIDI device.
4. Enable it as both an **Input** and **Output** device.

You can configure each port with options such as:

- **Track** – to record or play MIDI clips
- **Sync** – to sync tempo and playback
- **Remote** – to control Live parameters
- **MPE** – for multi-dimensional expression (optional, depending on use case)

![](https://docs.mjpaudiodesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/midi3.png)

To assign a **Satellite** motion to plugin or instrument parameters:

1. Enable **MIDI Map Mode** by clicking the **MIDI** button in the top right corner of **Ableton**.
2. Click on any parameter you wish to control.
3. Move or rotate the Satellite to send motion data via MIDI.

The mapping will be assigned automatically. Exit MIDI Map Mode when you're done, and start performing with motion-based control.

![](https://docs.mjpaudiodesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/midi4.png)

![](https://docs.mjpaudiodesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/midi4.1.png)