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maintenanceConnects Ableton Live to AI through MCP, enabling prompt-assisted music production with extended tools and a 33-personality style system for generating parts in various artist styles.
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Ableton DJ MCP
by gpulga
Runs inside a Max for Live device, bridging AI clients to Ableton Live for real-time set manipulation.
Click on "Deploy 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 MCPcreate 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.
Ableton DJ MCP
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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.
How it works
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 Cookbook MCP
Requirements
Ableton Live 12.3+ with Max for Live
Node.js 24+
An MCP-compatible AI client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.)
Setup and usage
Setup — install + connect your AI client (5 minutes)
Tools Reference — all 22
adj-*toolsReleasing — release process + local deploy
docs/— full developer docs
License
This server cannot be deployed
Maintenance
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ResponsivenessSlow
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