Numark Mixmeister Control Ableton tutorial - connect, setup & midi map

The Numark Mixmeister Control is a versatile midi controller and when used alongside Ableton Live, it's an incredible tool filled with potential. This midi controller is equipped with plenty of features that make it the perfect companion to Ableton Live.

This guide will provide you with all the knowledge necessary to utilize the Numark Mixmeister Control with Ableton Live, which includes how to connect, configure and midi map the Mixmeister Control.

Article Contents

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

Does the Numark Mixmeister Control work with Ableton Live?

To sum it up, the Numark Mixmeister Control is fully compatible with Ableton Live.

Despite the absence of a built-in MIDI remote script within Ableton Live, users can still use the Mixmeister Control to midi map to numerous functions in the software.

Any edition of Ableton Live, from Intro to Suite, will be compatible with any device that transmits MIDI data. This works for all editions of Live, for instance 9, 10, and 11. As the Mixmeister Control is a MIDI enabled device, it will work with Ableton Live.

Making your own midi mappings is a breeze with Ableton Live, which gives you the ability to control a lot of components of the software with your Mixmeister Control.

Does the Numark Mixmeister Control come with ableton Live included?

Ableton Live Lite isn't included with the Mixmeister Control, so this must be bought separately.

There are three main versions of Ableton Live: Intro, Standard and Suite. Although Intro and Standard are both powerful, Suite offers extra features, such as 70GB of library sounds, in contrast 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 Mixmeister Control to ableton

Linking the Numark Mixmeister Control to Ableton Live is a simple process, and when you have them connected you can control the software's parameters from your midi controller.

1. Connect the Mixmeister Control to your computer via USB.
First, connect the USB cable to both the Mixmeister Control 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 Mixmeister Control from the list of available devices.
Click the the MIDI Sync tab, make sure that Input and Output for the Mixmeister Control 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 Mixmeister Control (Sync can also be optionally checked).

The Mixmeister Control is all set and can now be used with Ableton Live.

How to midi map the akai mpk mini in Ableton Live

Upon making a successful connection between the Numark Mixmeister Control and Ableton Live using the instructions above, you can now use MIDI mapping to allocate the physical knobs, pads, keys etc on the device to their respective functions in Ableton Live like this:

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 Mixmeister Control, such as a knob or fader.
4. The parameter you selected is now mapped to the physical control which you moved on the Mixmeister Control.
5. Moving the physical control on your Mixmeister Control 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 Mixmeister Control

With Ableton's midi mapping system, you can swiftly map your Mixmeister Control, however, you must be aware of a few restrictions...

Saving your Mixmeister Control Midi Mappings is cumbersome

Mappings are saved along with your Ableton session. Therefore, if a new session is created, you must re-map all of your controls.

Ableton MIDI mappings are one-to-one

With a one-to-one MIDI mapping, each control on your Mixmeister Control can only be assigned to a single 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 Mixmeister Control, 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 Mixmeister Control's mappings across all of your Ableton Live sessions,
- map multiple Ableton parameters to a single control on your Mixmeister Control,
- access many more Ableton parameter controls for your Mixmeister Control, 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 Mixmeister Control in Ableton Live?

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