Automatic Input Assignment
GroundControl automatically assigns the selected Apollo input channel as the input source for the Live track.
| MaxforLive | Audio Devices, Control Devices |
|---|---|
| OS | Mac, Windows |
| Ableton Live Compatibility | Ableton Live 10 Standard with MaxforLive, Ableton Live 10 Suite, Ableton Live 11 Standard with MaxforLive, Ableton Live 11 Suite, Ableton Live 12 Standard with MaxforLive, Ableton Live 12 Suite |
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GroundControl is a pair of MaxForLive devices designed to fully integrate Universal Audio’s Apollo Console application into Ableton Live.
Its primary function is to give you full control over your Apollo interface’s input channels directly from Live’s device view—without needing to open the Console application separately.
With GroundControl, you can control every aspect of your Apollo’s input channels, including preamp settings, monitoring, inserts, and sends, all from within Ableton Live.
Simply insert the GroundControl Channel device into an audio track, select your Apollo interface, and choose one of its inputs.
From there, you’ll have complete control over that input just as you would in the Console.
One of the standout features of GroundControl is the ability to create multiple configurations for the same input channel across different tracks in Ableton Live.
For example, you might use the same microphone for both guitar and vocal recordings, but set up the guitar track with one configuration and the vocal track with another.
When switching between these tracks in Live, GroundControl will automatically recall all relevant settings (preamp configuration, plugins and their parameters, monitoring section, sends, etc.) for the selected track.
There’s no need to manually save or load presets—just select the track, and everything is ready to go.
This capability also makes GroundControl an excellent tool for preserving recording sessions. When you reopen a Live Set, GroundControl recalls all Apollo settings for each track, ensuring that you can easily resume work with the exact setup you used.
You can even save GroundControl Channel presets into Live’s browser for easy reuse in future projects.
GroundControl communicates bi-directionally with both the Console application and your Apollo interface. Any changes made in GroundControl are reflected in the Console application and on your Apollo hardware, and vice versa. This ensures perfect synchronization between your DAW and your interface.
Place the GroundControl Master device on the master track, and the GroundControl Channel device on any audio track in Ableton Live. Select your Apollo interface and its input channel directly within the Channel device:
GroundControl automatically assigns the selected Apollo input channel as the input source for the Live track.
You can adjust any parameter in the Preamp, Insert, Monitor, and Sends sections from within the device, just like in the UA Console application.
Browse, load, and manage plugins directly within the GroundControl device. You can:
Assign up to 8 quick control slots to frequently used plugin parameters for easy access. These controls can be MIDI mapped, automated or modulated within Live, allowing for creative recording workflows.
Save presets of your GroundControl setup, including all input channel settings, plugins, and configurations, directly into Live’s browser for future use. This allows you to easily recall specific setups across multiple projects.
GroundControl makes it easy to preserve recording sessions for later use. When reopening a project, GroundControl will recall all the input channel settings for each track, so you’ll know exactly how your inputs were configured.
Add notes or images to the device, such as details about the microphone used or settings on your hardware to document your setup for future sessions.
You’ll know how you approached the recording even years later!
Midi map any parameter to remotely access them even if you selected another track/Channel device instance.
GroundControl can automatically rename the selected Apollo channel to match the Ableton track name, to keep your session organized.
If the Channel’s monitor fader is on, the Audio track’s monitoring will automatically turn off, and if the Channel’s monitor fader is off the Audio track’s monitoring will turn to Auto
The Console application will automatically follow Ableton Live’s tempo including Tempo Automations.
GroundControl 1.1 – 2024.09.24.
Bug Fixes:
GroundControl 1.0 – 2024.09.24.
Place the devices in your Ableton Live User Library:
Default User Library locations:
Windows: \USERS\[USERNAME]\DOCUMENTS\ABLETON\USER LIBRARY
Mac: MACINTOSH HD/USERS/[USERNAME]/MUSIC/ABLETON/USER LIBRARY
Allow Live time to analyse your library after adding devices. You can still drag and drop devices from the library in the meantime.
Note:
I recommend integrating the Master and Channel devices into your default Ableton Live template. This will save you setup time, as the devices will automatically be ready when you start new projects.
Always ensure that the Master Device is present in your Live Set; otherwise, the Channel Devices will not function properly.
Avoid placing multiple Channel Devices on the same track, as this can cause issues with Undo History in Ableton.
For support as an existing customer please use the Support Request section within your account page, this will enable us to validate your purchase automatically and assign the request to the relevant developer to respond when they're available.
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