Studio Logic Numa X Piano 73 Ableton tutorial - connect, setup & midi map

Studio Logic's Numa X Piano 73 is an exceptionally flexible midi keyboard and is a powerful tool when is used with Ableton Live. This midi keyboard has a plethora of features, making it perfect for Ableton Live.

This tutorial will explain all you need to know on using the Studio Logic Numa X Piano 73 with Ableton Live. This includes connecting, setting up and midi mapping the Numa X Piano 73.

Article Contents

Does the Studio Logic Numa X Piano 73 work with Ableton Live?
Does the Studio Logic Numa X Piano 73 come with ableton Live included?
How to connect the Numa X Piano 73 to ableton
How to midi map the Studio Logic Numa X Piano 73 in Ableton Live
The Limitations of midi mapping the Numa X Piano 73
Why can’t I hear my Push in Ableton Live?

Does the Studio Logic Numa X Piano 73 work with Ableton Live?

In short, yes, the Studio Logic Numa X Piano 73 is compatible with Ableton Live.

Despite the absence of a built-in MIDI remote script within Ableton Live, users can still use the Numa X Piano 73 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 Numa X Piano 73 will be usable with Ableton Live.

Creating your own midi mappings in Ableton is simple, and gives you the ability to control a variety of Ableton Live's components with your Numa X Piano 73.

Does the Studio Logic Numa X Piano 73 come with ableton Live included?

Ableton Live Lite isn't included with the Numa X Piano 73, so this 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.

If you're looking to make sure you have the full range of Audio and MIDI effects, we suggest you go with Ableton Live Suite, as it has far more than the Standard edition.

How to connect the Numa X Piano 73 to ableton

Linking the Studio Logic Numa X Piano 73 to Ableton Live is a simple process, and when you have them connected you can control the software's parameters from your midi keyboard.

1. Connect the Numa X Piano 73 to your computer via USB.
First, connect the USB cable to both the Numa X Piano 73 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 Numa X Piano 73 from the list of available devices.
Click the the MIDI Sync tab, make sure that Input and Output for the Numa X Piano 73 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 Numa X Piano 73 (Sync can also be optionally checked).

The Numa X Piano 73 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 Studio Logic Numa X Piano 73 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 Numa X Piano 73, such as a knob or fader.
4. The parameter you selected is now mapped to the physical control which you moved on the Numa X Piano 73.
5. Moving the physical control on your Numa X Piano 73 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 Numa X Piano 73

Ableton's midi mapping system provides a great way to quickly customize your Numa X Piano 73, though it does have a few limitations to be mindful of...

Saving your Numa X Piano 73 Midi Mappings is cumbersome

Mappings are saved along with your Ableton session. Therefore, if a new session is created, you must re-map all of your controls.

Ableton MIDI mappings are one-to-one

A one-to-one MIDI mapping indicates that each control on your Numa X Piano 73 is capable of controlling only one 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 Numa X Piano 73, 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 Numa X Piano 73's mappings across all of your Ableton Live sessions,
- map multiple Ableton parameters to a single control on your Numa X Piano 73,
- access many more Ableton parameter controls for your Numa X Piano 73, 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 Numa X Piano 73 in Ableton Live?

There are several possible causes:
1. Make sure that the Numa X Piano 73 is connected properly to your computer via USB and that the cable is not damaged.
2. Make sure that the Numa X Piano 73 is selected as your audio input and output device in your audio settings.
3. Make sure that the correct driver is installed for the Numa X Piano 73.
4. Make sure that the Numa X Piano 73 is selected as the input device in Ableton's MIDI Preferences.