This theme is designed specifically for Ableton Live 12. It is not guaranteed to work correctly with earlier versions of Live.
killihu Theme 12 by KILLIHU
PROPER DARK THEME FOR LIVE 12
Dark theme for Ableton Live 12. In the screenshots the Grid Line Intensity of the Live settings is set to 50%.killihu Theme 12 by KILLIHU
PROPER DARK THEME FOR LIVE 12
Dark theme for Ableton Live 12. In the screenshots the Grid Line Intensity of the Live settings is set to 50%.
Additional information
| Ableton Live Compatibility | Ableton Live 12 Intro, Ableton Live 12 Standard, Ableton Live 12 Standard with MaxforLive, Ableton Live 12 Suite |
|---|---|
| OS | Mac, Windows |
Product reviews
A Stylish Theme with Easy On The Eyes Text
I don't generally use dark themes as I tend not to like the white text - i find it a bit dazzling and straining on the eyes against the black. However, this one is not like that so it's pretty great.
Stylish
Easy To Read Text
Cheap / Free
Nothing
Nice Dark Theme Thanks!
It's Free
Nothing
i wasn't looking for an ableton theme i thought my set up was doing good. but i gave your killihu theme a chance and right of the bat i loved it. i like the colors they are easy on the eyes. i would get tried sooner with my old theme. now it seems like that problem doesnt exists anymore
the colors
i wish i had found it sooner
It is nicely done. Sometimes is good a fresh view a shift of mood just like in every day life a change of scenery to boost your workflow. Theme 12 gives you just exactly that.
relaxing on eyes
nothing really
Really love this theme, the darker tones are far easier on my eyes overall just is executed very well! It's very sleek and aesthetically pleasing, so I couldn't reccomend the theme enough!
killihu Theme 12 by KILLIHU
Dark theme for Ableton Live 12. In the screenshots the Grid Line Intensity of the Live settings is set to 50%.
On Windows, the path of the Ableton Live theme folder is “C:\ProgramData\Ableton\Live 12\Resources\Themes”.
On Mac, navigate to Ableton Live in your Applications folder, right-click (or ctrl-click) it and select “Show Package Contents”, then go to “Contents/App-Resources/Themes”.
Frequently Asked Questions
Navigate to Ableton Live in your Applications folder, right-click (or ctrl-click) it and select ‘Show Package Contents’, then place the theme file inside ‘Contents/App-Resources/Themes’. Restart Live and select the theme from your preferences.
Place the theme file in ‘C:\ProgramData\Ableton\Live 12\Resources\Themes’, then restart Live and select it from your appearance preferences.
The download includes the KILLIHU Theme 12 file, ready to drop straight into your Ableton Live 12 themes folder.
The screenshots were taken with Grid Line Intensity set to 50% in Ableton Live’s settings. Adjusting this setting yourself will bring your view in line with what you see in the product images.
No, themes are purely cosmetic and only change the visual appearance of the Live interface. Your projects, audio settings, and devices are completely unaffected.
Yes, you can switch between themes at any time via Ableton Live’s preferences under the Look and Feel section. Your original themes remain untouched.
Important Information
v1.1 – Released May 2025
- Color theme adapted for Live version 12.1.10.
- Changed the color of the results header when using search filters.
- Changed the color of selection boxes in the tag editor. Note that this also changes the color of the loop and region markers.
- Changed the color of the search box text.
- Changed the color of the content of inactive clips in the arrangement. This also changes the color of the waveform on inactive audio clips in the clip view.
Initial Release – November 2024
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