Presets by KILLIHU
BEYOND MACRO LIMITS—SNAPSHOT EVERY PARAMETER, RECALL ANY STATE
Break free from Macro Variations’ 16-control limit with Presets by killihu—a MaxforLive utility that snapshots every automatable parameter from individual devices, complete effects chains, or entire tracks.
Store up to 64 renamable presets, trigger via MIDI notes, and recall complete device states instantly without manual mapping.
Inside you’ll find:
- Three operating modes: Device, Rack, and Track
- 64 preset slots organized in four banks (A, B, C, D)
- Capture all automatable parameters—no manual mapping required
- Renamable presets for easy organization
- MIDI note triggering (C1 to D#6) for remote control
- VST plugin parameter support via Configure Mode
- Device position selector for instruments and VST integration
- Skip Device Activator mode for flexible testing
- Extra parameter capture for Drift, Hybrid Reverb, Looper, Roar, Spectral Resonator, and Wavetable
- Mappable next/previous preset navigation buttons
- Advanced View toggle for extended preset lists
- Compatible with Live 10, 11, and 12
- Complete PDF reference manual included
Unlimited parameter recall—finally freed from the constraints of macro mapping.
USER GUIDE: Presets 1.2
Presets by KILLIHU
BEYOND MACRO LIMITS—SNAPSHOT EVERY PARAMETER, RECALL ANY STATE
Break free from Macro Variations’ 16-control limit with Presets by killihu—a MaxforLive utility that snapshots every automatable parameter from individual devices, complete effects chains, or entire tracks.
Store up to 64 renamable presets, trigger via MIDI notes, and recall complete device states instantly without manual mapping.
Inside you’ll find:
- Three operating modes: Device, Rack, and Track
- 64 preset slots organized in four banks (A, B, C, D)
- Capture all automatable parameters—no manual mapping required
- Renamable presets for easy organization
- MIDI note triggering (C1 to D#6) for remote control
- VST plugin parameter support via Configure Mode
- Device position selector for instruments and VST integration
- Skip Device Activator mode for flexible testing
- Extra parameter capture for Drift, Hybrid Reverb, Looper, Roar, Spectral Resonator, and Wavetable
- Mappable next/previous preset navigation buttons
- Advanced View toggle for extended preset lists
- Compatible with Live 10, 11, and 12
- Complete PDF reference manual included
Unlimited parameter recall—finally freed from the constraints of macro mapping.
USER GUIDE: Presets 1.2
Additional information
| MaxforLive | Control Devices |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Min. Requirements | Ableton Live 10 Standard with MaxforLive Installed or Ableton Live 10 Suite |
| OS | Mac, Windows |
PRICE: £12.00
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Presets by KILLIHU
Overview & Inspiration
Live’s Macro Variations give you 16 mapped controls to work with. But what if you need to snapshot every parameter across an entire effects chain? What if you want to recall complete device states without the limitations of manual mapping?
Presets by killihu breaks through Ableton’s built-in constraints, allowing you to save and recall up to 64 complete snapshots of any device, effects rack chain, or entire track—capturing every automatable parameter without manual mapping. It’s the preset management system Live should have included from the start.
This MaxforLive utility transforms how you work with complex processing chains, VST plugins, and evolving sound design by giving you instant recall of any configuration you’ve created.
Features & Highlights
Three Intelligent Operating Modes – Device mode captures a single device (with position selector for instruments or VST integration), Rack mode snapshots all devices within an effects rack chain, and Track mode stores every device on the entire track.
64 Renamable Preset Slots – Store up to 64 complete parameter snapshots organized in four banks of 16 presets each. Name your presets for instant recognition and quick recall during sessions.
Universal Parameter Coverage – Unlike Macro Variations, Presets captures all automatable parameters from both native Ableton devices and third-party VST plugins—no manual mapping required.
VST Plugin Integration – Works seamlessly with VST plugins through Live’s Configure Mode, capturing all exposed parameters. Compatible with VST Macro Controls for advanced VST preset management.
MIDI Note Triggering – Assign MIDI notes (C1 to D#6) to trigger preset changes remotely, perfect for live performance setups and hands-free operation. Configure MIDI input source from external controllers or internal MIDI tracks (Live 11 and 12 only).
Smart Device Activator Control – Enable “Skip Device Activator” mode to exclude device on/off states from presets, allowing you to test different devices within a chain while maintaining preset integrity.
Extra Parameter Support – In Device mode, capture non-automatable parameters from specific Ableton devices including Drift, Hybrid Reverb, Looper, Roar, Spectral Resonator, and Wavetable.
Mappable Navigation Controls – Assign next/previous preset buttons to keyboard shortcuts or MIDI controllers for seamless preset browsing during live performance.
Advanced View Mode – Toggle between compact and extended views, accessing longer preset lists and configuration controls without cluttering your device chain.
How to Use
Drop Presets onto any track and select your operating mode: Device (single device with position selector), Rack (all devices in an effects rack chain), or Track (all devices on the entire track).
Click the “+” button to create a preset snapshot—all automatable parameters from your selected scope are instantly captured. Presets are automatically named based on their position but can be renamed using the Rename control for easy identification.
Load any preset by clicking its name. The active preset is highlighted in the list. Delete unwanted presets using the “x” control. Switch between four banks (A, B, C, D) to access all 64 available preset slots.
For MIDI control in Live 11 or 12, activate the MIDI Input button and configure your input source in Settings. MIDI notes from C1 to D#6 will trigger corresponding presets across all four banks.
Use the “Skip Device Activator” option in Settings if you want to test device on/off states without affecting your saved presets. Enable “Get Extra Parameters” in Device mode to capture non-automatable parameters from supported Ableton devices.
Map the next/previous preset selector buttons for keyboard or MIDI controller access during live performance. Toggle Advanced View to access longer preset lists and additional controls when needed.
Ideal For
- Sound designers managing complex multi-device processing chains
- Mix engineers who need instant recall of channel strip configurations
- Live performers requiring hands-free preset changes via MIDI
- Producers working with VST plugins and wanting deeper preset management
- Anyone frustrated by Macro Variations’ 16-control limitation
- Session musicians who need to recall exact device states across projects
What’s Included
- Presets MaxforLive device (.amxd)
- Complete PDF reference manual
- Three operating modes: Device, Rack, and Track
- 64 preset slots organized in four banks of 16
- Renamable preset management
- MIDI note triggering (Live 11/12 only)
- VST plugin parameter support
- Device Activator skip option
- Extra parameter capture for select Ableton devices
- Mappable next/previous preset navigation
- Advanced View toggle
Requirements
- Ableton Live 10 Standard (with MaxforLive) or Ableton Live 10 Suite or higher
- Ableton Live 11/12 Standard (with MaxforLive) or Suite for MIDI triggering support
- MaxforLive 8+
- Compatible with both Mac and Windows
- Note: MIDI input functionality requires Live 11 or 12 (audio effect MIDI reception implemented in Live 11)
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Frequently Asked Questions
A: Presets is a MaxforLive device that saves and recalls complete snapshots of all automatable parameters from individual devices, effects rack chains, or entire tracks—storing up to 64 presets with MIDI triggering, VST support, and no manual mapping required.
A: Yes, Presets is a MaxforLive device.
A: MaxforLive is a platform that integrates the visual programming environment Max with Ableton Live, allowing users to create and use custom audio, MIDI, and control devices.
A: Macro Variations only saves states of the 16 mapped Macro Controls in an effects rack. Presets captures all automatable parameters from any device, VST plugin, effects rack chain, or entire track—without requiring manual mapping. You get complete device state snapshots rather than just macro knob positions.
A: Yes, Presets works with VST plugins by capturing parameters exposed in Live’s VST rack Configure Mode. It’s also compatible with the VST Macro Controls device for advanced VST preset management workflows.
A: No, MIDI data reception in audio effects was implemented in Live 11. MIDI note triggering for preset changes only works in Ableton Live 11 and Live 12.
A: In Rack and Track modes, device positions must remain consistent for presets to load correctly. Moving devices within a chain or track after creating presets can cause parameters to load incorrectly or onto wrong devices. Device mode with position selector offers more flexibility for single-device preset management.
A: You can explore more of killihu’s tools and devices here: killihu
Important Information
vV1.2 – 8 May 2026
v1.2 New features and improvements:
– Added MIDI version to place it in the MIDI section of the track's effects chain.
– Added option to disable preset auto-naming, so that the preset name is not deleted when the preset is removed.
– When editing preset names, it is possible to use the TAB key to jump to the next slot.
– Added mappable buttons for direct preset switching.
– Added mappable buttons to create and delete presets in the selected preset slot.
– Now remote MIDI control can be performed using notes, CC, or program change.
– Updated PDF manual.
v1.1 New features and improvements:
- Added two mappable buttons for sequential preset switching. Made on request for use in live performances.
- It is now possible to take presets of some non-automatable parameters on certain devices. Only works in Device mode. Rack and Track modes do not capture non-automatable parameters. Supported devices: Drift, Hybrid Reverb, Looper, Roar, Spectral Resonator and Wavetable.
- Updated PDF manual.
v1.0 – Initial release
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.
.amxd files – These are individual MaxforLive Devices and can be stored anywhere on your hard drive. We’d advise creating a folder for them and then adding that folder as a location within the Places section of Lives Browser.
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