Track Namer by Killihu
NAME IT. FIND IT. OWN YOUR SESSION.
Stop scrolling through a sea of "Audio" and "MIDI" tracks. Track Namer by KILLIHU is a slick Max for Live utility that brings fast, intelligent track naming directly into your Ableton Live workflow — so your sessions stay clean, organised, and ready to share.
- Instant track naming: Rename any track directly from within Live without breaking your creative flow
- Keyboard-driven workflow: Navigate and name tracks rapidly using your keyboard
- Session hygiene: Keep complex, multi-track Ableton projects organised and legible at a glance
- Lightweight footprint: A tiny, focused utility that stays out of your way until you need it
- Max for Live powered: Deep Live integration via the M4L framework for reliable, native performance
- Drop-in simple: No complex setup — drop it in and start naming immediately
USER GUIDE:
Track Namer Manual
Additional information
| MaxforLive | Control Devices |
|---|---|
| OS | Mac, Windows |
| Ableton Live Compatibility | Ableton Live 11 Standard + MaxforLive, Ableton Live 12 Standard + MaxforLive, Ableton Live 11 Suite, Ableton Live 12 Suite |
| Min. Requirements | Ableton Live 11 Suite or Ableton Live 11 Standard with Max for Live add-on |
PRICE: £3.33
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Track Namer by Killihu
You’ve spent hours building a killer session — layers of synths, percussion busses, send channels, MIDI routing, and more. Then you go back in the next day and stare at rows of “Audio”, “Audio 2”, “MIDI”, “MIDI 3”. Sound familiar? KILLIHU‘s Track Namer is a beautifully simple Max for Live device designed to solve exactly that problem. Fast, intuitive, and completely unobtrusive, it slots into your workflow and lets you name your tracks properly — without the faff.
Track organisation might not be the most glamorous part of making music, but it’s one of the most important. Whether you’re working alone on a complex live performance rig, collaborating with other producers, or preparing a session for a mix engineer, clean track names are the difference between a session that flows and one that costs you precious time. Track Namer gives you the tool to make that process effortless, fast, and even enjoyable.
Key Features
- Rapid track renaming: Name any track in your Ableton session quickly and directly through the device interface — no menu-diving required
- Keyboard-first navigation: Move between tracks and confirm names using your keyboard, keeping your hands off the mouse and your mind on the music
- Works across all track types: Compatible with Audio tracks, MIDI tracks, Return tracks, and more — covers your full session
- Minimal UI, maximum clarity: Clean, uncluttered interface that delivers what you need without visual noise
- Lightweight utility design: Purpose-built as a focused utility — it loads fast, runs lean, and never gets in the way
- Max for Live native: Built on the M4L framework for deep, reliable integration directly within Ableton Live
- Instant drop-in setup: Drag it onto any track, and it’s ready to go — no configuration, no fuss
Why Session Organisation Matters
Every professional producer knows the drill: a well-named session is a session you can actually work in. When you’re deep in a creative flow, the last thing you want is to stop and wrestle with Ableton’s default double-click-to-rename workflow. Track Namer strips that friction away. Instead of a disruptive context switch, you get a smooth, keyboard-driven naming experience that keeps you in the zone. For live performers managing complex rigs, session musicians working to tight deadlines, or sound designers juggling dozens of layered tracks, this kind of micro-optimisation adds up to something genuinely significant over time.
The Workflow Difference
Imagine building a new track and being able to name each layer as you go — kicks, snares, bass, pad, arps — without ever stopping your creative momentum. Or returning to a live performance template and instantly knowing which channel carries your vocal bus and which one routes your drum machine. Track Namer makes both of those scenarios feel natural and effortless. It’s the kind of small tool that, once you’ve used it, you’ll wonder how you ever worked without it. Tidy session, tidy mind — and more energy left for the part that actually matters: making great music.
Who Is Track Namer For?
Track Namer is ideal for any Ableton Live producer who values a clean, professional workflow. It’s especially useful for live performers who need instantly readable session layouts, educators and content creators who share their screens and sessions, and collaborative producers who pass projects between studios. If you’re the kind of person who colour-codes their tracks and groups their chains logically — Track Namer is your new best friend. And if you’re the kind of person who knows they should do all that but never quite gets round to it, Track Namer makes starting that habit almost effortless.
Technical Details
Track Namer is a Max for Live Control Device. It requires Ableton Live 11 Suite or higher, or Ableton Live 11 Standard with the Max for Live add-on. Compatible with both Mac and Windows. Simply drop the device onto any track in your session to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Track Namer is a Max for Live utility device that gives you a fast, keyboard-driven way to rename your Ableton Live tracks directly from within the device interface — without the interruption of Ableton’s standard double-click renaming workflow.
A: Track Namer requires Ableton Live 11 or higher. It works with Ableton Live Suite, or Ableton Live Standard with the Max for Live add-on purchased separately.
A: Yes — Track Namer is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems, as long as you’re running a supported version of Ableton Live with Max for Live.
A: Track Namer is designed to work across all track types within your Ableton Live session, including Audio, MIDI, and Return tracks. Please refer to the user guide for the full scope of supported track types.
A: Not at all. Track Namer is a lightweight utility device built specifically to have a minimal footprint. It’s designed to stay out of your way and has a negligible impact on CPU performance.
A: Absolutely. Track Namer is particularly useful for live performers who need instantly legible, well-organised session layouts. Having clearly named tracks in a live rig can make the difference between a smooth performance and a stressful one.
A: Yes — a full user guide PDF is available at: https://isotonikstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/track-namer-manual.pdf
A: No. Track Namer is a ready-to-use device — simply drag it onto any track in your Ableton session and it’s ready to go. No Max for Live programming knowledge or configuration is required.
Important Information
v1.0.0 – Initial Release
Our Products are generally provided as Zip file downloads which in all cases will need to be extracted before use. For Max for Live Devices please place the extracted device in your User Library. For Ableton Live Packs please double click the extracted .alp file to install. For Ableton Live Projects please place in your projects folder.
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