Runs inside a Max for Live device, bridging AI clients to Ableton Live for real-time set manipulation.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Ableton DJ MCP create a 4-bar tech house drum loop with clap on 2 and 4"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
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MCP server for AI-assisted electronic music production in Ableton Live.
Specialized for indie dance, tech house, melodic techno, and house music — ships with built-in genre theory and production techniques so your AI gives grounded, specific advice instead of generic music theory.
The server runs inside a Max for Live device embedded in your Live set. A portal
bridges your AI client (stdio) to the server over HTTP. Tools prefixed adj-
let the AI read and manipulate the Live set in real time.
Related MCP server: ableton-mcp-lofifren
Ableton Live 12.3+ with Max for Live
Node.js 24+
An MCP-compatible AI client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.)
Setup — install + connect your AI client (5 minutes)
Tools Reference — all 22 adj-* tools
Releasing — release process + local deploy
docs/ — full developer docs
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Create and track AI music videos and audio-reactive visuals from songs.
Deterministic music theory for agents: analyze, voice, reharmonize, conduct — computed, not guessed
Create, co-edit, analyze, publish, and export collaborative step-sequencer sessions through MCP.
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