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

The Studio Logic Numa X Piano Gt is a highly versatile midi controller and is a powerful instrument when used in combination with Ableton Live. This midi keyboard has a great selection of features that make it perfect for your Ableton Live setup.

This tutorial will show you the whole process of how to operate the Studio Logic Numa X Piano Gt with Ableton Live. It will cover the steps of connecting, setting up and midi mapping the Numa X Piano Gt.

Article Contents

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

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

In summary, the Studio Logic Numa X Piano Gt is usable with Ableton Live.

Although Ableton Live does not come with a MIDI remote script, the Numa X Piano Gt can still be mapped to many of the software's functions.

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 Numa X Piano Gt 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 Numa X Piano Gt.

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

The Numa X Piano Gt doesn’t come with a copy of Ableton Live Lite, so this would need 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.

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 Numa X Piano Gt to ableton

Linking and configuring the Studio Logic Numa X Piano Gt to Ableton Live is not too complicated, and once you have them paired together you can control the software's settings from your midi keyboard.

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

Set up of the Numa X Piano Gt with Ableton Live is now complete.

How to midi map the akai mpk mini in Ableton Live

After linking up the Studio Logic Numa X Piano Gt to Ableton Live using the steps provided, you can now assign the physical buttons, pads, keys etc on the device to specific functions within Ableton Live via MIDI mapping as follows:

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 Gt, 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 Gt.
5. Moving the physical control on your Numa X Piano Gt 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 Gt

With Ableton's midi mapping system, you can swiftly map your Numa X Piano Gt, however, you must be aware of a few restrictions...

Saving your Numa X Piano Gt Midi Mappings is cumbersome

Saving your mappings can be a problem as mappings are saved with an Ableton session, so if you start a new session you will need to re-map your controls again.

Ableton MIDI mappings are one-to-one

A one-to-one MIDI mapping means that each button or knob on your Numa X Piano Gt can only be assigned to control a single 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 Gt, 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 Gt's mappings across all of your Ableton Live sessions,
- map multiple Ableton parameters to a single control on your Numa X Piano Gt,
- access many more Ableton parameter controls for your Numa X Piano Gt, 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 Gt in Ableton Live?

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