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

Reloop's Jockey 3 Remix is an exceptionally flexible midi DJ controller and is a powerful tool when is used with Ableton Live. This midi DJ controller has a plethora of features, making it perfect for Ableton Live.

In this tutorial you will learn everything you need to know about using the Reloop Jockey 3 Remix with Ableton Live. including how to connect, setup and midi map the Jockey 3 Remix.

Article Contents

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

Does the Reloop Jockey 3 Remix work with Ableton Live?

To sum it up, the Reloop Jockey 3 Remix 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 Jockey 3 Remix 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 Jockey 3 Remix is a MIDI enabled device, it will work with Ableton Live.

Making your own midi mappings is a breeze with Ableton Live, which gives you the ability to control a lot of components of the software with your Jockey 3 Remix.

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

The Jockey 3 Remix does not have Ableton Live Lite, it must be purchased independently.

Ableton Live has 3 main versions, Intro, Standard and Suite. Whilst Intro and Standard are very capable pieces of software, the Suite version packs more in, such as over 70GB of library sounds compared to Standard’s 10GB.

If you prefer to have all the Audio and MIDI effects, we recommend getting Ableton Live Suite, because it comes with much more of them than the Standard edition.

How to connect the Jockey 3 Remix to ableton

Linking the Reloop Jockey 3 Remix to Ableton Live is a simple process, and when you have them connected you can control the software's parameters from your midi DJ controller.

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

The Jockey 3 Remix 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 Reloop Jockey 3 Remix 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 Jockey 3 Remix, 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 Remix.
5. Moving the physical control on your Jockey 3 Remix 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 Remix

Ableton’s midi mapping system provides a great way to quickly map your Jockey 3 Remix, there are however, some limitations to be aware of...

Saving your Jockey 3 Remix 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 indicates that each control on your Jockey 3 Remix is capable of controlling only one 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 Jockey 3 Remix, 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 Remix's mappings across all of your Ableton Live sessions,
- map multiple Ableton parameters to a single control on your Jockey 3 Remix,
- access many more Ableton parameter controls for your Jockey 3 Remix, 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 Remix in Ableton Live?

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