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

The Rane Ttm 57sl is a highly versatile midi controller and is a powerful instrument when used in combination with Ableton Live. This midi 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 Rane Ttm 57sl with Ableton Live. including how to connect, setup and midi map the Ttm 57sl.

Article Contents

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

Does the Rane Ttm 57sl work with Ableton Live?

In short, yes, the Rane Ttm 57sl is compatible with Ableton Live.

The lack of a MIDI remote script in Ableton Live does not restrict users from midi mapping the Ttm 57sl to multiple functions inside the program.

All editions of Ableton Live, from Intro to Suite, can be used with any device that sends out MIDI data. This is the case for all versions of Live, 9, 10, or 11. Seeing as the Ttm 57sl is a MIDI capable device, it is fully suited to function 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 57sl.

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

Ableton Live Lite is not provided with the Ttm 57sl, so it needs to be purchased separately.

There are three main versions of Ableton Live: Intro, Standard and Suite. Even though Intro and Standard are both effective, Suite offers a lot more, including 70GB of library sounds, compared 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 Ttm 57sl to ableton

Connecting and setting up the Rane Ttm 57sl with Ableton Live is a simple task, after they're connected you'll be able to adjust the software's parameters from your midi .

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

The Ttm 57sl will now be setup and ready to use with Ableton Live.

How to midi map the akai mpk mini in Ableton Live

After successfully connecting the Rane Ttm 57sl to Ableton live following the steps above, you can now MIDI map the physical knobs, pads, keys etc on the device to functionality within 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 Ttm 57sl, such as a knob or fader.
4. The parameter you selected is now mapped to the physical control which you moved on the Ttm 57sl.
5. Moving the physical control on your Ttm 57sl 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 57sl

Ableton's midi mapping system is a great solution for quickly mapping your Ttm 57sl, however, you must take into account some potential limitations...

Saving your Ttm 57sl Midi Mappings is cumbersome

Be aware that when saving your mappings, they will be stored with the Ableton session. Therefore, starting a new session will require you to re-map your controls.

Ableton MIDI mappings are one-to-one

With a one-to-one MIDI mapping, each control on your Ttm 57sl can only be assigned to 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 Ttm 57sl, 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 57sl's mappings across all of your Ableton Live sessions,
- map multiple Ableton parameters to a single control on your Ttm 57sl,
- access many more Ableton parameter controls for your Ttm 57sl, 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 57sl in Ableton Live?

There are several possible causes:
1. Make sure that the Ttm 57sl is connected properly to your computer via USB and that the cable is not damaged.
2. Make sure that the Ttm 57sl 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 57sl.
4. Make sure that the Ttm 57sl is selected as the input device in Ableton's MIDI Preferences.