Since Ableton 9.6 release, our controllers are available in Ableton’s control surface device list.
Here are the functions and controls pre-mapped on our controllers when used as Control Surface device:
BeatStep
KeyLab 25
KeyLab 49/61/88
Ableton + KeyLab 49/61/88 Mapping
MiniLab
MiniLab MkII
Since Ableton Live 9.7.2, the Minilab MkII benefits from a deeper integration as a control surface device in Live.
Rather than other devices, it has a dedicated control surface memory, allowing to switch from normal to control surface mode in a fraction of second.
To use the Minilab MkII as an Ableton Live control surface, you have to:
- Select Minilab MkII in Ableton Live preferences > MIDI > Control Surface
- Set the Minilab MkII on the dedicated control surface memory (memory 8)
Then, here are the functions that will be mapped on your Minilab MkII when using the memory 8:
| CONTROL | MAPPING |
| KNOB 1KNOB 2
KNOB 3 KNOB 4 KNOB 5 KNOB 6 KNOB 7 KNOB 8 KNOB 9 KNOB 10 KNOB 11 KNOB 12 KNOB 13 KNOB 14 KNOB 15 KNOB 16 PAD 1 to 8 PAD 9 to 16 |
LIVE – Device controlLIVE – Device control
LIVE – Device control LIVE – Device control Selected TRACK – control send A Selected TRACK – control send B LIVE – control RETURN A level LIVE – TRACK scroll left/right LIVE – Device control LIVE – Device control LIVE – Device control LIVE – Device control Selected TRACK – control PANNING Selected TRACK – control LEVEL LIVE – control RETURN B LEVEL LIVE – SCENE scroll up/down Control CLIPS first row Control CLIPS second row |
If you quit the memory 8, you will be able to use your Minilab MkII functions normally, like:
- Finger drumming on a drum rack with the pads
- Controlling your V Collection synths parameters with the encoders.
Then, if you need to switch back to the control surface mode, simply recall the memory 8.