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The functionality I need is to take the APC Mini and tweak it from it's default operation to one slightly modified. Here is what I would like to do:
Change the session box to only 8x5 (8 across x 6 clips deep) so that I can have the remaining buttons on the bottom two rows of the APC grid open to assign transport control (Play, Stop, Record,) "Back to Arrangement" and "Locate Previous/Next" buttons. I would also like to make the master fader control the "CUE" control.
The only other thing I would like the APC mini to do is to have "Session Overview" functionality which I know is possible.
Like I said, I am a total novice, but I wouldn't ever need much more than this for what I use Ableton/APC mini for.
I have looked and there seem to be no APC Mini clones in json files where I could pick up and start from, as far as I know, if that is even an option.
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I understand that these features would require the Pro version, but I would like to get a feel of the process and difficulty before I go ahead and purchase the added functionality of Remotify Pro.
Hi,
This is simple to do, all you would need to do it create a session box mapping with your desired 8x5 dimensions and map them to your pads using midi learn. Same for Play, Stop, Record, Cue.
Do you mean previous / next device or track with "Locate Previous/Next?
The only piece of functionality we don't currently have is "Back to Arrangement".
If you've tried the free version then everything else is pretty much the same process.
John
Yes, I meant "Locate Previous/Next" not next device.
*John:* You can do 'Session Overview??' I didn't think so, please explain if so.
Matrik:
It's extremely easy.
Your requirements would be pretty quick too, but I don't think Remotify is always quick, because as you get more complex, you will need to go through each controller you use, and set it up for each mode (up to sixteen.) I think you will WANT that complexity, too, because you can have it.
For "Back to Arrangement" if you are ok using ONLY one mode for that button you can just assign it in Ableton Midi Assign. That takes precedence over the script.
Setting up the Session box is SUPER quick and SUPER easy, and if you know the correct LED velocities for your controller, then that part is also very quick and easy.
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For anyone else wondering if the effort and cost is worth it, the payoff, is tremendous.
I was plodding along tweaking and adding to my controllers to improve my workflow (Launchpad 95 was my inspiration - it's an incredible script). Remotify was to this process like the wheel. Yeah, I could do things before, but now I had an idea and could implement it immediately.
ALSO you will CERTAINLY get another controller and you can use Remotify with ALL of them! ONE PAYMENT for customization ACROSS your studio!
As an example, with my Motor61, I have four banks each of:
8 motorized faders,
8 led ringed encoders
8 velocity sensitive pads (with aftertouch)
8 buttons that trigger when you touch the faders (best for channel selection or device selection i.e. focus)
8 buttons that trigger when you press ‘shift’ and THEN touch the faders (for anything) (a 'focus' button swaps shift and default.)
plus, of course, the master fader - which also has two 'buttons.'
Since Remotify will help me access 16 modes in Ableton, and I use only ONE of the buttons to change mode (the master fader’s shift button) then I figured out that I can have as many as 512 of each fader, encoder, pad, button, plus 16 buttons and 16 CC Sliders from the master fader.
More importantly, I can have 16 COMPLETELY different configurations that are instantly accessible.
It's VERY easy, a little tedious and SO worth it.
I'd recommend mapping out what you want to happen in each mode you want - what each fader, button, encoder, pad or whatever will do on paper first. You DON'T want to have two functions set to the same midi signal cause it could break your script.
It's dead simple, but be methodical. There's also an instructional on fixing your script, but you'd rather not need to, I assure you.
pp