set_sidechain
Routes a named track into an Ableton Compressor's sidechain input and turns S/C On, so you can set up ducking from AI control. Works only with Compressor devices.
Instructions
Route a track (by name, e.g. "Drums") into a Compressor's sidechain input and switch S/C On. Live's API routes sidechains only into Compressor (not Glue Compressor, Gate or Auto Filter).
Tool call template
Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.
{
"id": 1,
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"method": "tools/call",
"params": {
"arguments": {
"track_index": "<track_index>",
"source": "<source>"
},
"name": "set_sidechain"
}
}Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| enable | No | ||
| source | Yes | ||
| track_type | No | track | |
| device_name | No | ||
| track_index | Yes | ||
| device_index | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |