Reloop Jockey 3 Me Ableton tutorial - connect, setup & midi map

The Reloop Jockey 3 Me is a versatile midi DJ controller and when used alongside Ableton Live, it's an incredible tool filled with potential. This midi DJ controller is equipped with plenty of features that make it the perfect companion to Ableton Live.

This tutorial will show you the whole process of how to operate the Reloop Jockey 3 Me with Ableton Live. It will cover the steps of connecting, setting up and midi mapping the Jockey 3 Me.

Article Contents

Does the Reloop Jockey 3 Me work with Ableton Live?
Does the Reloop Jockey 3 Me come with ableton Live included?
How to connect the Jockey 3 Me to ableton
How to midi map the Reloop Jockey 3 Me in Ableton Live
The Limitations of midi mapping the Jockey 3 Me
Why can’t I hear my Push in Ableton Live?

Does the Reloop Jockey 3 Me work with Ableton Live?

In short, yes, the Reloop Jockey 3 Me is compatible with Ableton Live.

Although Ableton Live doesn’t provide a default MIDI remote script within its software for it, the Jockey 3 Me can still be midi mapped to many functions within the software.

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 Jockey 3 Me is a MIDI enabled device it will be fully compatible with Ableton.

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 Jockey 3 Me.

Does the Reloop Jockey 3 Me come with ableton Live included?

Ableton Live Lite is not included with the Jockey 3 Me, therefore it must be bought 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 who want to guarantee they have access to the largest selection of Audio and MIDI effects, we suggest investing in Ableton Live Suite, as it has a much larger selection than the Standard edition.

How to connect the Jockey 3 Me to ableton

Connecting and setting up the Reloop Jockey 3 Me with Ableton Live is a simple task, after they're connected you'll be able to adjust the software's parameters from your midi DJ controller.

1. Connect the Jockey 3 Me to your computer via USB.
First, connect the USB cable to both the Jockey 3 Me 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 Jockey 3 Me from the list of available devices.
Click the the MIDI Sync tab, make sure that Input and Output for the Jockey 3 Me 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 Jockey 3 Me (Sync can also be optionally checked).

The Jockey 3 Me is now ready for use with Ableton Live.

How to midi map the akai mpk mini in Ableton Live

After you have connected the Reloop Jockey 3 Me to Ableton Live with the aforementioned steps, you can now use MIDI mapping to link up the physical knobs, pads, keys etc on the device to their corresponding features in Ableton Live:

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 Jockey 3 Me, such as a knob or fader.
4. The parameter you selected is now mapped to the physical control which you moved on the Jockey 3 Me.
5. Moving the physical control on your Jockey 3 Me 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 Jockey 3 Me

Ableton's midi mapping system provides a great way to quickly customize your Jockey 3 Me, though it does have a few limitations to be mindful of...

Saving your Jockey 3 Me Midi Mappings is cumbersome

When saving an Ableton session, your mappings will be saved as part of that session. Therefore, if you create a new session, you will need to remap your controls.

Ableton MIDI mappings are one-to-one

Through a one-to-one MIDI mapping, each control on your Jockey 3 Me can only be assigned to 1 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 Jockey 3 Me, 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 Jockey 3 Me's mappings across all of your Ableton Live sessions,
- map multiple Ableton parameters to a single control on your Jockey 3 Me,
- access many more Ableton parameter controls for your Jockey 3 Me, 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 Jockey 3 Me in Ableton Live?

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