Ik Multimedia IRig Stomp I/O Ableton tutorial - connect, setup & midi map

The Ik Multimedia IRig Stomp I/O is a highly versatile midi controller and is a powerful instrument when used in combination with Ableton Live. This midi foot controller has a great selection of features that make it perfect for your Ableton Live setup.

In this tutorial you will learn everything you need to know about using the Ik Multimedia IRig Stomp I/O with Ableton Live. including how to connect, setup and midi map the IRig Stomp I/O.

Article Contents

Does the Ik Multimedia IRig Stomp I/O work with Ableton Live?
Does the Ik Multimedia IRig Stomp I/O come with ableton Live included?
How to connect the IRig Stomp I/O to ableton
How to midi map the Ik Multimedia IRig Stomp I/O in Ableton Live
The Limitations of midi mapping the IRig Stomp I/O
Why can’t I hear my Push in Ableton Live?

Does the Ik Multimedia IRig Stomp I/O work with Ableton Live?

In short, yes, the Ik Multimedia IRig Stomp I/O is compatible with Ableton Live.

The lack of a MIDI remote script in Ableton Live does not restrict users from midi mapping the IRig Stomp I/O to multiple functions inside the program.

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 IRig Stomp I/O is a MIDI enabled device it will be fully compatible with Ableton.

Creating your own midi mappings in Ableton is simple, and gives you the ability to control a variety of Ableton Live's components with your IRig Stomp I/O.

Does the Ik Multimedia IRig Stomp I/O come with ableton Live included?

You get a complimentary version of Ableton Live Lite with the IRig Stomp I/O, but its worth noting that the features of Ableton Live Lite are not as full as those of Ableton Live Standard or Suite.

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.

Ableton Live Suite includes many more Audio and MIDI effects compared to Standard, so if you want to ensure you have everything, we recommend going with Ableton Live Suite.

How to connect the IRig Stomp I/O to ableton

Linking the Ik Multimedia IRig Stomp I/O to Ableton Live is a simple process, and when you have them connected you can control the software's parameters from your midi foot controller.

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

The IRig Stomp I/O 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 Ik Multimedia IRig Stomp I/O 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 IRig Stomp I/O, such as a knob or fader.
4. The parameter you selected is now mapped to the physical control which you moved on the IRig Stomp I/O.
5. Moving the physical control on your IRig Stomp I/O 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 IRig Stomp I/O

For the fastest way to map your IRig Stomp I/O, you can't go wrong with Ableton's midi mapping system, but make sure you take into account these limitations...

Saving your IRig Stomp I/O Midi Mappings is cumbersome

Saving your mappings can be a problem as mappings are saved with an Ableton session, so if you start a new session you will need to re-map your controls again.

Ableton MIDI mappings are one-to-one

With a one-to-one MIDI mapping, each control on your IRig Stomp I/O 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 include every control options, options such as selected track control and selected device control unfortunately aren't possible. You can view a comprehensive list of all Ableton midi mapping options here.

We have a great solution to these problems

If you're looking to get the most out of your IRig Stomp I/O, 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 IRig Stomp I/O's mappings across all of your Ableton Live sessions,
- map multiple Ableton parameters to a single control on your IRig Stomp I/O,
- access many more Ableton parameter controls for your IRig Stomp I/O, 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 IRig Stomp I/O in Ableton Live?

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