The script is designed for use with Ableton Live and requires a version that supports custom Control Surface Scripts. We recommend using Live 10 or later for the best experience.
AKAI MIDIMIX XL by Sigabort
ABLETON LIVE CONTROL SURFACE SCRIPT
This Control Surface Script for Ableton Live extends the use of the AKAI MIDIMIX including the Ring Focus Box and 24 Parameter Control.
- Session Control
- 24 Parameter Device Control
- Send & Return Control
USER GUIDE: MIDI_Mix_XL Control Surface Script User Guide Live 11-12
AKAI MIDIMIX XL by Sigabort
ABLETON LIVE CONTROL SURFACE SCRIPT
This Control Surface Script for Ableton Live extends the use of the AKAI MIDIMIX including the Ring Focus Box and 24 Parameter Control.
- Session Control
- 24 Parameter Device Control
- Send & Return Control
USER GUIDE: MIDI_Mix_XL Control Surface Script User Guide Live 11-12
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June 16, 2025
This reviewer bought this product from our store.
moi aussi je le recommande, il se transforme vite from mixer into device control, parfait pour contrôler de macros assigné dans midi, instrument and effect rack
December 24, 2023
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Génial !
je recommande vivement
December 24, 2023
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Génial !
je recommande a tous
November 25, 2020
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This is fantastic. Makes a cheap controller extremely powerful with logical controls and layout. I am really happy with it and recommend it to anyone! Also, I had done something silly during setup and the customer service was top-notch, fast and helpful response even though the problem was entirely of my own making! Top product all round
August 15, 2020
This reviewer bought this product from our store.
It does exactly as described and gives a fantastic device control experience. Havent figured out if its possible to select devices within a rack though. Best use is probably building your own macros and using them. I would not have bought the midimix without this software but now I have a cheap controller doing advanced stuff. Very happy with it and Im shure it will speed up my workflow considerably once I set up proper macros for the racks i normally use.Thanks
AKAI MIDIMIX XL by Sigabort
When the AKAI MIDIMIX landed on our front door step it charmed us, it’s small, light and gives control over 8 tracks in Ableton Live…
But then that’s about it, and as we don’t like leaving things as standard when a little effort can turn them into something awesome, we decided to give it Sigabort’s XL treatment!!
With Sigabort’s MIDIMIX XL Control Surface Script this tiny controller starts to offer even more, offering both Session and Device modes it has become one of the best portable controllers out there.
First up – if a Controller is going to take up a Control Surface Slot in Live then it deserves at the very least the onscreen Ring Focus Box, with a 1 x 8 box showing you visually which eight tracks are being controlled by the MIDIMIX, it’s lack of LED’s can be partially excused.
Secondly – Any controller that get’s the Isotonik touch is certain to have LaunchSync compatibility, with this you can use the MIDIMIX as the Master or Slave controller linking it with an Ableton Push or adding further controls to an AKAI APC40 or a Novation LaunchPad!
Thirdly – We’ve done it before and this is the latest controller to get the magic of our 24 Parameter device control, simply tap the SOLO button and the Mute buttons control the selection of the first 8 devices on the Track in focus, the REC ARM buttons turn the devices on and off whilst the 24 Potentiometers Blue Hand Map to the device in focus….
Bank Left and Bank Right then allow you to cycle through all of the available parameters, so grab hold of an Operator and have complete control over your tweaking with just one controller!
Fourthly – There’s further options for controlling three sends on the Pots rather than just two and the Pan which is switchable from the controller when enabled in the Config.txt file. And there’s a choice of Returns Mode as well…
Mode 0 – no return tracks are shown
Mode 1 – normal tracks have priority – return tracks will only be displayed if there are not enough normal tracks to fill the display – you can use the BANK LEFT/RIGHT buttons to scroll through normal tracks until the return tracks are displayed.
Mode 2 – return tracks have priority – return tracks will always be displayed and will occupy the right hand portion of the controller – you can use the BANK LEFT/RIGHT buttons to scroll through the normal tracks that can be controlled.
Finally (for now) – We’ve even given it compatibility with our Isotonik Parameter Editor, PrEditor 2 that will allow you to configure exclusively per controller how you want the parameters to line up, you’ll find working in banks of 24 at a time is a completely different experience to just 8 at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
All you need is the AKAI MIDIMIX controller, a copy of Ableton Live, and this Control Surface Script installed correctly. No extra hardware or third-party software is required.
The Ring Focus Box displays a 1×8 visual highlight on screen showing exactly which eight tracks the MIDIMIX is currently controlling. It gives you clear visual feedback directly within Live, which the hardware itself cannot provide due to its limited LED setup.
24 Parameter Device Control allows you to control up to 24 parameters of a device in Ableton Live using the MIDIMIX’s knobs, going well beyond the default 8-parameter limit. This makes it significantly more practical for detailed sound design and mixing tasks.
Yes, Send and Return Control is included as part of the script, letting you manage your effects routing directly from the controller without touching your mouse or keyboard.
After downloading, you place the script folder into the correct MIDI Remote Scripts directory within your Ableton Live application folder, then select it as a Control Surface within Live’s preferences. Full installation instructions are included with the download.
Absolutely. The MIDIMIX is a compact and lightweight controller, and with the Session and Device modes unlocked by this script it becomes a very capable tool for both studio production and live performance situations.
Important Information
February 2024
Release version for Live 12.1 Compatibility
February 2021
Release version for Live 11 Compatibility
October 2018
Release version for Live 10.0.4 Compatibility
Our Products are generally provided as Zip file downloads which in all cases will need to be extracted and saved to your hard drive prior to installation. Details on the different file type provided and what to do with them are below.
.alp Files – These are Ableton Live Packs and will either install directly into the Packs Section of the browser of Ableton Live or ask you to save them to your hard drive. For packs that install to the library, when you double click on them you will see a pop up window asking you to confirm that installation is ok as the files are described as “Legacy”. This is fine and you are ok to proceed, the packs are created using the format for an earlier version of Live and so remain compatible with the current version.
Control Surface Scripts – Please refer directly to the supplied user manual for installation instructions, due to the changes in the Python language used by Live across versions of 10, 11, 12 and 12.1 you will need to ensure you have installed to the correct location and used the correct files as instructed and supplied.
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