Oxi Instruments One Ableton tutorial - connect, setup & midi map

The One from Oxi Instruments is an incredibly versatile midi controller and is a powerful tool when used in combination with Ableton Live. The Akai MPK Mini has a wealth of features that make it perfect for use with Ableton Live.

In this tutorial you will learn everything you need to know about using the Oxi Instruments One with Ableton Live. including how to connect, setup and midi map the One.

Article Contents

1. Does the Oxi Instruments One work with Ableton Live?
2. Does the Oxi Instruments One come with ableton Live included?
3. How to connect the One to ableton
4. How to midi map the Oxi Instruments One in Ableton Live
5. The Limitations of midi mapping the One
   1. Saving your One Midi Mappings is cumbersome
   2. Ableton MIDI mappings are one-to-one
   3. Limited Ableton parameter options to map to
   4. A great solution to these problems
6. Why can’t I hear my Push in Ableton Live?

Does the Oxi Instruments One work with Ableton Live?

To sum it up, the Oxi Instruments One is fully compatible with Ableton Live.

Despite the lack of a default MIDI remote script existing within Ableton Live, it is still possible to midi map the One to a variety of functions.

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 One is a MIDI enabled device, it will work with Ableton Live.

You can easily create midi mappings for Ableton, allowing you to access many functions of Ableton Live with your One.

Does the Oxi Instruments One come with ableton Live included?

The One does not have Ableton Live Lite, it must be purchased independently.

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 One to ableton

Connecting the Oxi Instruments One with Ableton Live is pretty simple, and when the two are linked you'll be able to adjust the software's parameters from your midi controller.

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

The One has been configured and is now ready for use with Ableton Live.

How to midi map the akai mpk mini in Ableton Live

Once you have connected the Oxi Instruments One to Ableton Live by following the steps above, you can now MIDI map the physical buttons, pads, keys etc on the device to the corresponding functions in Ableton Live by doing the following:

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

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

Saving your One 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 means that each button or knob on your One can only be assigned to control a single parameter in Ableton Live.

Limited Ableton parameter options to map to

Ableton’s internal midi mapping mode is unfortunately missing many control options. Options such as selected track and selected device control aren’t possible using this method. You can see a list of all available Ableton midi mapping options here.

We have a great solution to these problems

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

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