Provides tools for MIDI mapping and controller integration, including getting, creating, deleting, and saving/loading MIDI mappings, plus AI-assisted MIDI generation and MIDI preset management for Ableton Live.
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., "@Enhanced AbletonBridge fire the next scene and recall my vocal preset"
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.
MCP bridge connecting AI/LLM tools to Ableton Live, enhanced for live show performances. 440+ tools for AI-assisted music production and real-time show control.
By Sajan Maharjan
Inspiration from AbletonBridge by hidingwill
440+ tools across 14 categories for complete Ableton Live control.
Category | Tools | Description |
Tracks, Clips, Devices | 340+ | Core Ableton operations |
MIDI Mapping | 7 | Controller integration |
Plugin Management | 8 | VST/AU scanning and config |
Video Integration | 10 | Videosync2 and Spout |
Setlist Management | 9 | AbleSet integration |
Performance Monitoring | 8 | CPU, memory, latency |
Live Show Presets | 10 | Quick recall, emergency stop |
AI Integration | 9 | Snapshots, suggestions |
Audio Analysis | 8 | Spectrum, chords, dynamics |
Template System | 10 | Save/load sessions |
Advanced Routing | 6 | Side-chain, multi-output |
Automation Enhancement | 6 | Presets, templates |
Related MCP server: ableton-mcp-lofifren
Category | Original AbletonBridge | Enhanced AbletonBridge |
Tool Count | 353 | 440+ |
Tracks | create, delete, duplicate, group, arm, freeze | + routing channels exposed |
Clips | create, fire, stop, notes, quantize, humanize | + batch operations |
Devices | parameters, presets, snapshots, hidden params | + plugin management |
Mixer | volume, pan, mute, solo, sends | + batch set multiple tracks |
Browser | tree, search, load instruments/effects | + plugin scanning |
Automation | clip envelopes, track automation, curves | + presets, templates |
Creative | chord progression, bass line, drum patterns | + AI generation |
MIDI Mapping | ❌ | ✅ 7 tools (get, create, delete, save/load) |
Plugin Management | ❌ | ✅ 8 tools (scan, list, configure, presets) |
Video Integration | ❌ | ✅ 10 tools (Videosync2, Spout, video clips) |
Setlist Management | ❌ | ✅ 9 tools (AbleSet, songs, transitions) |
Performance Monitoring | ❌ | ✅ 8 tools (CPU, memory, latency, alerts) |
Live Show Presets | ❌ | ✅ 10 tools (save/load, scene presets, emergency stop) |
AI Integration | ❌ | ✅ 9 tools (snapshots, suggestions, MIDI generation) |
Audio Analysis | ❌ | ✅ 8 tools (spectrum, levels, chords, dynamics) |
Template System | ❌ | ✅ 10 tools (session, track, device templates) |
Advanced Routing | ❌ | ✅ 6 tools (side-chain, multi-output, presets) |
Automation Enhancement | ❌ | ✅ 6 tools (presets, templates, batch) |
Use Case | Original | Enhanced |
General Ableton control | ✅ | ✅ |
Live show engineering | ❌ | ✅ |
Video integration | ❌ | ✅ |
AI-assisted mixing | ❌ | ✅ |
Plugin management | ❌ | ✅ |
MIDI controller mapping | ❌ | ✅ |
Performance monitoring | ❌ | ✅ |
Setlist management | ❌ | ✅ |
Show clock & timer
Emergency stop / panic mute
Backup scene activation
Scene macros (fire multiple scenes)
Session & track statistics
Mix history tracking
Performance trends
CPU/memory history
Auto-backup & restore
Session comparison
Change history
Reverb, delay, compressor, EQ presets
Arpeggiator & chord presets
Video effect presets
DMX lighting control
Lighting scene presets
Genre-based mixing suggestions
Auto gain staging
Mix optimization
Sound design assistance
Scene macros
Backup presets
# Download from GitHub Releases, extract, and run:
install.bat# Download from GitHub Releases, extract, and run:
chmod +x install.sh
./install.shgit clone https://github.com/mhzsajan/enhanced-abletonbridge.git
cd enhanced-abletonbridge
uv syncCopy AbletonBridge_Remote_Script to Ableton's Remote Scripts folder:
Windows: Documents/Ableton/User Library/Remote Scripts/
macOS: ~/Music/Ableton/User Library/Remote Scripts/
Open Ableton → Preferences → Link, Tempo & MIDI → Select "AbletonBridge" as Control Surface
Start the MCP Server:
uv run python -m MCP_Server.servercreate_midi_track()
load_instrument_or_effect(track_index=0, uri="Wavetable")
create_clip_with_notes(
track_index=0, clip_index=0, length=4.0,
notes=[{"pitch": 60, "start_time": 0, "duration": 1.0, "velocity": 100}]
)load_live_preset(preset_name="Concert")
fire_scene(scene_index=0)
set_next_song(song_name="Kutu Ma Timi")
get_cpu_usage()configure_spout(enabled=True, port=5000)
video_tracks = get_video_tracks()
play_video_clip(track_index=14, clip_index=0)snapshot = get_session_snapshot()
suggestions = get_ai_suggestions(context="mixing")
generate_midi(track_index=0, clip_index=0, style="melody", scale="minor", root=60)"Create a MIDI track and load Operator"
"Write a 4-bar chord progression in C minor"
"Set up side-chain compression on the bass track"
"Load the 'Concert' preset"
"Fire scene 3"
"Show CPU usage"
Inspiration from AbletonBridge by hidingwill. See LICENSE for details.
MIT License — see LICENSE for details.
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