Rane Ttm 57 Mk2 Ableton tutorial - connect, setup & midi map

The Rane Ttm 57 Mk2 is a versatile midi and when used alongside Ableton Live, it's an incredible tool filled with potential. This midi is equipped with plenty of features that make it the perfect companion to Ableton Live.

In this tutorial you will learn everything you need to know about using the Rane Ttm 57 Mk2 with Ableton Live. including how to connect, setup and midi map the Ttm 57 Mk2.

Article Contents

Does the Rane Ttm 57 Mk2 work with Ableton Live?
Does the Rane Ttm 57 Mk2 come with ableton Live included?
How to connect the Ttm 57 Mk2 to ableton
How to midi map the Rane Ttm 57 Mk2 in Ableton Live
The Limitations of midi mapping the Ttm 57 Mk2
Why can’t I hear my Push in Ableton Live?

Does the Rane Ttm 57 Mk2 work with Ableton Live?

In a nutshell, the Rane Ttm 57 Mk2 is able to work fully with Ableton Live.

Despite the absence of a built-in MIDI remote script within Ableton Live, users can still use the Ttm 57 Mk2 to midi map to numerous functions in the software.

All forms of Ableton Live, Intro, Lite, Standard and Suite, can work with practically any instrument that sends out MIDI data, and it will be compatible with all versions of Live such as 9, 10 and 11. Due to this, the Ttm 57 Mk2 will be usable with Ableton Live.

You can create your own Ableton midi mappings with ease, giving you the power to control many of the features of Ableton Live with your Ttm 57 Mk2.

Does the Rane Ttm 57 Mk2 come with ableton Live included?

Ableton Live Lite isn't included with the Ttm 57 Mk2, so this 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.

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 Ttm 57 Mk2 to ableton

Connecting and setting up the Rane Ttm 57 Mk2 with Ableton Live is a relatively simple process, once you have the 2 linked together you will be able to control parameters of the software from your midi .

1. Connect the Ttm 57 Mk2 to your computer via USB.
First, connect the USB cable to both the Ttm 57 Mk2 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 Ttm 57 Mk2 from the list of available devices.
Click the the MIDI Sync tab, make sure that Input and Output for the Ttm 57 Mk2 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 Ttm 57 Mk2 (Sync can also be optionally checked).

The Ttm 57 Mk2 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 Rane Ttm 57 Mk2 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 Ttm 57 Mk2, such as a knob or fader.
4. The parameter you selected is now mapped to the physical control which you moved on the Ttm 57 Mk2.
5. Moving the physical control on your Ttm 57 Mk2 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 Ttm 57 Mk2

Ableton’s midi mapping system provides a great way to quickly map your Ttm 57 Mk2, there are however, some limitations to be aware of...

Saving your Ttm 57 Mk2 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

Through a one-to-one MIDI mapping, each control on your Ttm 57 Mk2 can only be assigned to 1 parameter in Ableton Live.

Limited Ableton parameter options to map to

When using Ableton's internal midi mapping mode, unfortunately now all options are available, controls such as selected track and selected device control aren't currently possible. View a full list of Ableton midi mapping options here.

We have a great solution to these problems

If you're looking to get the most out of your Ttm 57 Mk2, 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 Ttm 57 Mk2's mappings across all of your Ableton Live sessions,
- map multiple Ableton parameters to a single control on your Ttm 57 Mk2,
- access many more Ableton parameter controls for your Ttm 57 Mk2, 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 Ttm 57 Mk2 in Ableton Live?

There are several possible causes:
1. Make sure that the Ttm 57 Mk2 is connected properly to your computer via USB and that the cable is not damaged.
2. Make sure that the Ttm 57 Mk2 is selected as your audio input and output device in your audio settings.
3. Make sure that the correct driver is installed for the Ttm 57 Mk2.
4. Make sure that the Ttm 57 Mk2 is selected as the input device in Ableton's MIDI Preferences.