Behringer Cmd Touch Tc64 Ableton tutorial - connect, setup & midi map

The Behringer Cmd Touch Tc64 is a highly versatile midi controller and is a powerful instrument when used in combination with Ableton Live. This midi controller has a great selection of features that make it perfect for your Ableton Live setup.

This tutorial will teach you everything needed in order to use the Behringer Cmd Touch Tc64 with Ableton Live, including the processes of linking, setting up and midi mapping the Cmd Touch Tc64.

Article Contents

Does the Behringer Cmd Touch Tc64 work with Ableton Live?
Does the Behringer Cmd Touch Tc64 come with ableton Live included?
How to connect the Cmd Touch Tc64 to ableton
How to midi map the Behringer Cmd Touch Tc64 in Ableton Live
The Limitations of midi mapping the Cmd Touch Tc64
Why can’t I hear my Push in Ableton Live?

Does the Behringer Cmd Touch Tc64 work with Ableton Live?

To sum it up, the Behringer Cmd Touch Tc64 is fully compatible with Ableton Live.

Although Ableton Live does not come with a MIDI remote script, the Cmd Touch Tc64 can still be mapped to many of the software's functions.

All versions of Ableton Live, Intro, Lite, standard and suite can be used in conjunction with pretty much any device which sends MIDI data, and it will work with all versions of Live such as 9, 10 and 11. As the Cmd Touch Tc64 is a MIDI enabled device it will be fully compatible with Ableton.

You can create your own custom Ableton midi mappings easily, which allows you to control much of the functionality in Ableton Live with your Cmd Touch Tc64.

Does the Behringer Cmd Touch Tc64 come with ableton Live included?

Ableton Live Lite is not included with the Cmd Touch Tc64, therefore it must be bought separately.

There are three main versions of Ableton Live: Intro, Standard and Suite. Whilst Intro and Standard are highly functional, Suite includes an additional 70GB library of sounds, in comparison to Standard's 10GB.

For those seeking the full range of Audio and MIDI effects, we highly suggest purchasing Ableton Live Suite, as it offers significantly more than the Standard edition.

How to connect the Cmd Touch Tc64 to ableton

Linking and configuring the Behringer Cmd Touch Tc64 to Ableton Live is not too complicated, and once you have them paired together you can control the software's settings from your midi controller.

1. Connect the Cmd Touch Tc64 to your computer via USB.
First, connect the USB cable to both the Cmd Touch Tc64 and your computer.
2. Launch Ableton Live and open the MIDI preferences.
Double click the Ableton Live icon to launch the software. Then, in the top menu of Ableton, go to the Preferences menu by opening the ‘Live’ menu and clicking ‘Preferences’.
3. Select the Cmd Touch Tc64 from the list of available devices.
Click the the MIDI Sync tab, make sure that Input and Output for the Cmd Touch Tc64 are checked.
4. Ensure that the ‘Track’, ‘Remote’ and ‘Sync’ boxes are all checked.
In the ‘MIDI’ section of this tab, make sure the ‘Track’ and ‘Remote’ boxes are checked for both the Input and Output of the Cmd Touch Tc64 (Sync can also be optionally checked).

Set up of the Cmd Touch Tc64 with Ableton Live is now complete.

How to midi map the akai mpk mini in Ableton Live

After linking up the Behringer Cmd Touch Tc64 to Ableton Live using the steps provided, you can now assign the physical buttons, pads, keys etc on the device to specific functions within Ableton Live via MIDI mapping as follows:

1. Select the MIDI Map Mode button in the top right corner of the Live window. The button should turn orange, indicating that the MIDI Map Mode is enabled.
2. Select the parameter you wish to control in Ableton by clicking it with the cursor, the parameter will become highlighted.
3. Move a control on the Cmd Touch Tc64, such as a knob or fader.
4. The parameter you selected is now mapped to the physical control which you moved on the Cmd Touch Tc64.
5. Moving the physical control on your Cmd Touch Tc64 will now move the position of the corresponding parameter in Ableton.
6. Repeat steps 2 - 4 for any other parameters you wish to map.
7. When you’re finished mapping, press the MIDI Map Mode button again to disable it.

The Limitations of midi mapping the Cmd Touch Tc64

Ableton's midi mapping system is a great solution for quickly mapping your Cmd Touch Tc64, however, you must take into account some potential limitations...

Saving your Cmd Touch Tc64 Midi Mappings is cumbersome

It is important to note that your mappings are stored with the Ableton session when saving. Consequently, when you create a new session, you will have to remap your controls again.

Ableton MIDI mappings are one-to-one

A one-to-one MIDI mapping indicates that each control on your Cmd Touch Tc64 is capable of controlling only one parameter in Ableton Live.

Limited Ableton parameter options to map to

Unfortunately, Ableton's internal midi mapping mode does not provide every control option, so options such as controlling the selected track or selected device aren't possible. A full list of Ableton midi mapping options can be found here.

We have a great solution to these problems

If you're looking to get the most out of your Cmd Touch Tc64, our Ableton Midi Script Creator tool 'Control Surface Studio' is exactly what you need!
With it, you'll be able to:
- save and re-use your Cmd Touch Tc64's mappings across all of your Ableton Live sessions,
- map multiple Ableton parameters to a single control on your Cmd Touch Tc64,
- access many more Ableton parameter controls for your Cmd Touch Tc64, than Live's internal midi mapping mode allows.

Learn more about Control Surface Studio and see how it can help you by clicking here!

FAQ / Troubleshooting

Why can't I hear my Cmd Touch Tc64 in Ableton Live?

There are several possible causes:
1. Make sure that the Cmd Touch Tc64 is connected properly to your computer via USB and that the cable is not damaged.
2. Make sure that the Cmd Touch Tc64 is selected as your audio input and output device in your audio settings.
3. Make sure that the correct driver is installed for the Cmd Touch Tc64.
4. Make sure that the Cmd Touch Tc64 is selected as the input device in Ableton's MIDI Preferences.