set_device_parameter
Adjust device parameters in Ableton Live by specifying track, device, and parameter indices with new values to modify audio effects and instrument settings.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| track_index | Yes | ||
| device_index | Yes | ||
| parameter_index | Yes | ||
| value | Yes |
Implementation Reference
- MCP_Server/server.py:707-720 (handler)MCP handler function for the 'set_device_parameter' tool. Connects to Ableton and sends the command with provided indices and value, returns success message with details or error.
@mcp.tool() def set_device_parameter(ctx: Context, track_index: int, device_index: int, parameter_index: int, value: float) -> str: try: ableton = get_ableton_connection() result = ableton.send_command("set_device_parameter", { "track_index": track_index, "device_index": device_index, "parameter_index": parameter_index, "value": value }) return f"Set device '{result.get('device_name')}' parameter '{result.get('parameter_name')}' to {result.get('parameter_value')} on track '{result.get('track_name')}'" except Exception as e: logger.error(f"Error setting device parameter: {str(e)}") return f"Error setting device parameter: {str(e)}" - MCP_Server/server.py:107-110 (registration)Lists 'set_device_parameter' as a modifying command type in AbletonConnection.send_command, which applies special handling like extra timeout and delays.
"set_tempo", "fire_clip", "stop_clip", "set_device_parameter", "start_playback", "stop_playback", "load_instrument_or_effect", "load_browser_item" ]