Using a Stream Deck to Control AbleSet

[@hoosierfarmboy]

You continue to Amaze, Leo. Well Done. Ableset is Awesome.

[@ableset]

I’m glad you like it! 😊

[@ShloimyZaltzman]

Leo, this is amazing. Would you recommend this for a live setting like gigs? I'm currently using AbleSet with an ipad.

[@ableset]

Sure, you can use the Stream Deck on stage as well if you prefer a more tactile way to control AbleSet 😊

[@SSPMusicGroupInc]

Hi Leo, thank you for this. This is amazing. However I can't can the position and the LTC time code. It's says N/A on the stream deck. I followed the steps in this video. Everything else works except the position and LTC time code. Is there a step I'm missing?

[@ableset]

I'm glad you like it! Regarding the issue, could you check if you have the AbleSet Controller and LTC Display devices loaded in your Ableton project? They provide the information that is displayed on the Stream Deck.

[@SSPMusicGroupInc]

@@ableset how do I do this?

[@ableset]

@@SSPMusicGroupInc you can find the controller by going to AbleSet's settings menu and selecting "Get AbleSet Controller". This device requires either Live Suite or Live Standard with the Max for Live extension. To load it into your project, simply drag the file onto a track of your choice. I usually drag the device on my Master/Main track, but that's up to your preference. The LTC Display is a separate purchase. You can learn more about it here: leolabs.gumroad.com/l/ltc-display I hope this helps!

[@SSPMusicGroupInc]

@@ableset ok awesome. so I'm just confirming that I need to do the steps you mention to see LTC timecode info on the streamdeck and abelset performace view as well?

[@ableset]

@@SSPMusicGroupInc yes, that's correct!

[@BrandonWells]

Hey Leo. Could this work in a setup where I have an iPad running the control of the setlist? Like could I connect stream deck (or any midi controller) into the iPad and control Ableset with it? or does the controller need to be plugged directly into my computer instead of the iPad on the shared network?

[@ableset]

Hey Brandon, unfortunately, the Stream Deck needs to be connected to a computer running BitFocus Companion for this setup to work. This doesn't have to be the same computer that's running AbleSet, though, so you could theoretically install Bitfocus Companion on a Raspberry Pi or another small computer that you put on stage next to the Stream Deck. Here's a short video I found that shows how to set this up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3_RhquIoZmshpY I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions :)

[@GideonStoltzfus-q6r]

Thanks for the video! Any chance you could explain how you get the loop region to follow the playback in albleton?

[@ableset]

Please excuse my late reply, I didn't get a notification for your comment! AbleSet has an option called "Auto-Loop the Current Section" which you can enable to have the loop region follow the playhead automatically so you can spontaneously loop the current section if needed. I hope this helps!

[@GideonStoltzfus-q6r]

@@ableset No worries, thanks!

[@ameeshaInfinitysl]

This is awesome!

[@MattStepp-o4r]

The selection of song sections is perfect for what I need, but are there any options with a foot controller / MIDI Controller as I am a guitarist and would have to trigger it live.

[@gersonlarios3043]

Can you please help me with a question before buying it how easy is to add the markers of the songs to this? Thank you 🙏🏼

[@ableset]

Thank you for your interest in AbleSet! Could you elaborate on what you mean by adding markers?

[@adamsvendsen1252]

Is this also working as a controller for at redundant setup with playaudio1U?

[@ableset]

Hey Adam! Unfortunately, since the Stream Deck is not a MIDI controller, it can't be connected to both computers at once via a PlayAUDIO1U. However, by default, AbleSet forwards all commands from the Stream Deck to your other computer when AbleNet is enabled. To make this more robust and to account for AbleSet completely crashing on the machine your Stream Deck is connected to, you can set up the Bitfocus Companion integration to directly send all commands to both computers by adding their IP addresses in the configuration. Let me know if you have any further questions! :)

[@tice2229]

Is there a way to jump to the last section? Or to always display the last section on streamdeck?

[@ableset]

Unfortunately, this isn't possible at the moment, but I've added support for this to my todo list.

[@tice2229]

@@ableset something like only displaying sections that are ‘jumpable’ (with an > marker) would be awesome aswell. That way you can cherrypick the jumpable sections beforehand and only see those ‘important’ buttons during playback.

[@ableset]

@@tice2229 that‘s a great idea! It might take a bit longer to implement, but I’ve added it to my task list as well 😊

[@tice2229]

@@ableset awesome!! Good luck coding😁

[@gersonlarios3043]

One more thing is there an upgrade discount from the 1 and if not are you guys having a thanksgiving discount?

[@ableset]

You can still upgrade from AbleSet 1 for a discounted price by logging in to the AbleSet website using the email address you used to buy your license. I hope this helps, let me know if you have any further questions :)

[@박병선-x5k]

Thanks for the video! It helps me alot to understand:) But I face the problem on connecting my ableton to Companion... when I try to connect it, the status says it 'didn't receive a heartbeat in a while'... Do you have any solution? please help me...🙏🙏🙏

[@ableset]

I'm sorry to hear that! If you like, you can send me an email to [e-mail] with screenshots of your setup and the error message you see so I can take a closer look at what might be causing this issue.

[@gersonbenjamin6194]

How could I work this level of integration with Lemur liine...?

[@ableset]

Unfortunately, it seems like Lemur is no longer available so I'm not sure I can help you with this as I can't test it on my end, but if the app supports OSC, you could consult AbleSet's OSC documentation for more information: ableset.app/docs/osc/

[@Mswinglive]

Hi im starting using Ableset : Does a stream deck connected to a MAC distant ,can control Ableton or the stream deck or the midi device must be in the same computer ?

[@ableset]

The Stream Deck can also be connected to a remote computer as long as it is on the same network as the one running AbleSet. You just have to configure the AbleSet module in Companion to connect to the IP address of the computer running AbleSet. Let me know if you have any further questions :)

[@joe_pannone]

I am currently having trouble getting the beat feedback to work on the streamdeck. Currently, it is not feeding back at all. Any ideas?

[@ableset]

The beat presets currently need the AbleSet Max for Live device to be loaded in your project. This is a limitation I’m aiming to remove in the future, but it’s harder to do than I initially thought. I hope this helps!

[@ttop23]

Leo would you have any idea why my PA12 isn’t recognising my stream deck mini in USB host port reservations?

[@ableset]

The PA12 only recognizes MIDI devices that are connected via USB, but the Stream Deck is not a MIDI device, unfortunately, so you can't connect it to both computers at the same time. If both computers are connected via AbleNet, you can connect the Stream Deck to one of the two computers and AbleSet will automatically ensure that all commands are also forwarded to your other computer over the network.

[@GideonStoltzfus-q6r]

Hi Leo, just got the stream deck and upgraded my setup and I love it! I'm having a strange issue though when I drag the "next song", "2nd next song", "previous song" and all other "jump to song" buttons except "current song" the stream deck doesn't display any text. The functions work, there is just no text or background on the buttons. Any idea what would cause this?

[@ableset]

That's strange, I just tried to reproduce this issue on my end, but it all seems to work here. Does restarting AbleSet and Companion help? If it doesn't, could you email me a few files so I can take a closer look at the issue? 1. A Companion support bundle. You can create one by opening Bitfocus Companion, then going to the "Log" tab and clicking on the "Export support bundle" button. 2. An AbleSet log package. You can create one by clicking on "Create Log Package" in AbleSet's settings menu. 3. A video of the issue, if you like. This often helps with troubleshooting. You can either send them to [e-mail] or upload them here: files.ableset.app/i/qwe3cGA/support-inbox

[@GideonStoltzfus-q6r]

@@ableset I think I resolved the issue. For this specific session, I was given a very messy session with the task of making it compatible with Ablest. I started up the stream deck right when I opened the session which means I had loads of locators (well over 1000) that were all being registered as songs by ablest because they hadn't yet been renamed. So I'm guessing the extreme "song" count just caused Ablest and/or companion to bug out. I've since renamed all of the markers which brings the song count down to ~40 and it's working well now. Thank you for your willingness to help!

[@ableset]

@@GideonStoltzfus-q6r that's great to hear, I'm glad you found a solution! Please let me know if you have any further questions or feedback in the future :)

[@InoyOfficial]

what does the safemode does?

[@ableset]

The Safe Mode disables jumping to a different song or section while Live is playing to prevent mistakes that might cause a song to be interrupted. I hope this helps :)

[@InoyOfficial]

​@@ableset, dude, you are geniuses!!! I'm doing about 150 live shows in a year, and your software makes my life so much easier!!!

[@ArthurKlisiewicz]

Trying this, but I get DISCONNECTED error