Soundgarden Sg 1 Mixit Ableton tutorial - connect, setup & midi map

Soundgarden's Sg 1 Mixit is a fantastically adaptable midi that is extremely useful when coupled with Ableton Live. This device has a great range of features, making it ideal as an Ableton Live controller.

This guide will provide you with all the knowledge necessary to utilize the Soundgarden Sg 1 Mixit with Ableton Live, which includes how to connect, configure and midi map the Sg 1 Mixit.

Article Contents

Does the Soundgarden Sg 1 Mixit work with Ableton Live?
Does the Soundgarden Sg 1 Mixit come with ableton Live included?
How to connect the Sg 1 Mixit to ableton
How to midi map the Soundgarden Sg 1 Mixit in Ableton Live
The Limitations of midi mapping the Sg 1 Mixit
Why can’t I hear my Push in Ableton Live?

Does the Soundgarden Sg 1 Mixit work with Ableton Live?

In short, yes, the Soundgarden Sg 1 Mixit is compatible with Ableton Live.

Despite the absence of a built-in MIDI remote script within Ableton Live, users can still use the Sg 1 Mixit 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 Sg 1 Mixit 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 Sg 1 Mixit.

Does the Soundgarden Sg 1 Mixit come with ableton Live included?

Ableton Live Lite isn't included with the Sg 1 Mixit, so this must be bought separately.

There are three main versions with Ableton Live: Intro, Standard and Suite. Though Intro and Standard are both comprehensive, Suite offers much more, such as 70GB of library 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 Sg 1 Mixit to ableton

Linking and configuring the Soundgarden Sg 1 Mixit to Ableton Live is not too complicated, and once you have them paired together you can control the software's settings from your midi .

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

The Sg 1 Mixit 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 Soundgarden Sg 1 Mixit 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 Sg 1 Mixit, such as a knob or fader.
4. The parameter you selected is now mapped to the physical control which you moved on the Sg 1 Mixit.
5. Moving the physical control on your Sg 1 Mixit 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 Sg 1 Mixit

Ableton’s midi mapping system provides a great way to quickly map your Sg 1 Mixit, there are however, some limitations to be aware of...

Saving your Sg 1 Mixit 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

A one-to-one MIDI mapping indicates that each control on your Sg 1 Mixit is capable of controlling only one 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 Sg 1 Mixit, 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 Sg 1 Mixit's mappings across all of your Ableton Live sessions,
- map multiple Ableton parameters to a single control on your Sg 1 Mixit,
- access many more Ableton parameter controls for your Sg 1 Mixit, 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 Sg 1 Mixit in Ableton Live?

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