{"id":13098,"date":"2023-03-18T12:31:58","date_gmt":"2023-03-18T12:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/?p=13098"},"modified":"2023-06-11T17:24:18","modified_gmt":"2023-06-11T16:24:18","slug":"hardware-synths-ableton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/hardware-synths-ableton","title":{"rendered":"Connect, Control, And Create: Using Hardware Synths In Ableton"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:124.30939226519%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:122.28260869565%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:121.62162162162%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}<\/style><style>.kb-row-layout-id_a63f44-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_a63f44-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_a63f44-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_a63f44-e1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_a63f44-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_a63f44-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_a63f44-e1 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column_2af7e6-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-left:8px solid #626b7a;}.kadence-column_2af7e6-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_2af7e6-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_2af7e6-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_2af7e6-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_2af7e6-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_2af7e6-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}.kadence-column_2af7e6-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_2af7e6-85{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_2af7e6-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:8px solid #626b7a;flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_2af7e6-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:8px solid #626b7a;flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_2af7e6-85 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id_e8cd85-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_e8cd85-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_e8cd85-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(20.1% - 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Connect the synth output to the interface&rsquo;s input using the appropriate cables. For MIDI functionality, either use the USB MIDI on the synth directly into the computer or use the 5-pin MIDI port in an audio interface with MIDI ports or in a MIDI interface.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hardware And Software Connectivity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting a hardware synth is so exciting. If you&rsquo;re reading this article, it&rsquo;s your first time. Congratulations on dipping your toes into this beautiful world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most modern synths have three different ways to connect to Ableton, all of which provide various functions and can be used together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will guide you through recording the synth&rsquo;s audio, sending MIDI data to the synth, and sending MIDI data from the synth. I will follow these steps using a Korg Minilogue XD, but you can use whatever synth you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recording The Audio From A Hardware Synth Into Ableton<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step in using hardware synths with Ableton is to actually&nbsp;<strong>hear what you&rsquo;re playing on the hardware through Ableton<\/strong>. This means we need to&nbsp;<strong>connect<\/strong>&nbsp;the&nbsp;<strong>output&nbsp;<\/strong>of the<strong>&nbsp;synth&nbsp;<\/strong>to<strong>&nbsp;Ableton<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For this, you&rsquo;re going to need an&nbsp;<strong>audio interface<\/strong>. Depending on your synth, you will need&nbsp;<strong>one&nbsp;<\/strong>or&nbsp;<strong>two inputs<\/strong>&nbsp;on your audio interface.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some synths have a<strong>&nbsp;mono output<\/strong>, some have a&nbsp;<strong>stereo<\/strong>, and some have&nbsp;<strong>stereo effects<\/strong>&nbsp;(such as&nbsp;<strong>reverb<\/strong>). So make sure you have enough inputs on your interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We now need to&nbsp;<strong>connect<\/strong>&nbsp;the&nbsp;<strong>outputs<\/strong>&nbsp;on your&nbsp;<strong>hardware synth<\/strong>&nbsp;to the&nbsp;<strong>inputs<\/strong>&nbsp;of your&nbsp;<strong>audio interface<\/strong>. Typically this is done using&nbsp;<strong>TRS cables<\/strong>&nbsp;(<strong>jack cables<\/strong>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plug<\/strong>&nbsp;one end of the&nbsp;<strong>cable&nbsp;<\/strong>into the&nbsp;<strong>output<\/strong>&nbsp;of your&nbsp;<strong>hardware synth&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;<strong>plug&nbsp;<\/strong>the other into the&nbsp;<strong>input<\/strong>&nbsp;of your&nbsp;<strong>audio interface<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Repeat&nbsp;<\/strong>this for each&nbsp;<strong>output<\/strong>&nbsp;on your&nbsp;<strong>synth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Select<\/strong>&nbsp;a&nbsp;<strong>track<\/strong>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<strong>Ableton<\/strong>&nbsp;that you want this synth to come through.&nbsp;<strong>Set<\/strong>&nbsp;the<strong>&nbsp;input<\/strong>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<strong>Ableton<\/strong>&nbsp;to the&nbsp;<strong>input<\/strong>&nbsp;your&nbsp;<strong>synth audio output<\/strong>&nbsp;is plugged into.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any other outputs plugged in, then&nbsp;<strong>repeat<\/strong>&nbsp;this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now&nbsp;<strong>press<\/strong>&nbsp;the&nbsp;<strong>arm button<\/strong>&nbsp;on the&nbsp;<strong>track<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>auto<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>on<\/strong>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<strong>monitoring<\/strong>, and you can&nbsp;<strong>hear&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;<strong>record&nbsp;<\/strong>your&nbsp;<strong>synth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-info-box_27b301-0f .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;background:#0693e3;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:50px;}.kt-info-box_27b301-0f .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{background:#0693e3;}.kt-info-box_27b301-0f .kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container{max-width:800px;}.kt-info-box_27b301-0f .kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container .kadence-info-box-image-intrisic{padding-bottom:100%;width:40px;height:0px;max-width:100%;}.kt-info-box_27b301-0f .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box_27b301-0f .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box_27b301-0f .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}.kt-info-box_27b301-0f .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);background:transparent;border-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}.kt-info-box_27b301-0f .kt-blocks-info-box-media-container{margin-top:0px;margin-right:15px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:15px;}.kt-info-box_27b301-0f .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);background:transparent;border-color:#444444;}.kt-info-box_27b301-0f .kt-infobox-textcontent h2.kt-blocks-info-box-title{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box_27b301-0f .kt-infobox-textcontent .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kt-info-box_27b301-0f .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-color:#555555;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin:10px 0px 10px 0px;}.kt-info-box_27b301-0f .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{color:#ffffff;background:#444444;border-color:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box_27b301-0f .protipblue\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-center\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-intrisic kt-info-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Copy-of-Home-Music-Maker-Logo-White.png\" alt=\"Home Music Maker - Thumbnail - (White)\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" class=\"kt-info-box-image wp-image-4425\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2040%2040'%3E%3Crect%20width='40'%20height='40'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Home Music Maker - Thumbnail - (White)\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" class=\"kt-info-box-image wp-image-4425 eager-load\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Copy-of-Home-Music-Maker-Logo-White.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Copy-of-Home-Music-Maker-Logo-White.png.webp\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Pro Tip<\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">For synths with&nbsp;stereo output,&nbsp;pan&nbsp;the two tracks in Ableton corresponding to these&nbsp;left&nbsp;and&nbsp;right.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Controlling The Synth Using MIDI From Ableton<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The other way to connect an external hardware synth to Ableton is through<strong>&nbsp;MIDI<\/strong>. Using MIDI, you can&nbsp;<strong>play MIDI parts&nbsp;<\/strong>from Ableton through the&nbsp;<strong>synth<\/strong>, leaving your hands free to change different&nbsp;<strong>parameters<\/strong>, such as a<strong>&nbsp;filter<\/strong>, while&nbsp;<strong>recording&nbsp;<\/strong>the audio.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"362\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hardware-Synth-Port-For-Sending-MIDI-To-The-Synth.jpg\" alt=\"Hardware Synth Port For Sending MIDI To The Synth\" class=\"wp-image-13173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hardware-Synth-Port-For-Sending-MIDI-To-The-Synth.jpg 362w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hardware-Synth-Port-For-Sending-MIDI-To-The-Synth-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"362\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hardware-Synth-Port-For-Sending-MIDI-To-The-Synth.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Hardware Synth Port For Sending MIDI To The Synth\" class=\"wp-image-13173 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hardware-Synth-Port-For-Sending-MIDI-To-The-Synth.jpg.webp 362w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hardware-Synth-Port-For-Sending-MIDI-To-The-Synth-241x300.jpg.webp 241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hardware-Synth-Port-For-Sending-MIDI-To-The-Synth.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are<strong>&nbsp;two ways<\/strong>&nbsp;to connect your synth via MIDI to Ableton, depending on your&nbsp;<strong>synth&rsquo;s 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class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">important<\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">You will still need to follow the steps above to connect the audio, as MIDI will not capture the audio.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>USB MIDI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most, if not all, modern synths can connect to a computer using a<strong>&nbsp;USB cable<\/strong>. You can&nbsp;<strong>access extra features<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>update firmware<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>transfer MIDI data<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USB-MIDI-Port-On-Behringer-Crave.png\" alt=\"USB MIDI Port On Behringer Crave\" class=\"wp-image-13169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USB-MIDI-Port-On-Behringer-Crave.png 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USB-MIDI-Port-On-Behringer-Crave-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USB-MIDI-Port-On-Behringer-Crave.png.webp\" alt=\"USB MIDI Port On Behringer Crave\" class=\"wp-image-13169 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USB-MIDI-Port-On-Behringer-Crave.png.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USB-MIDI-Port-On-Behringer-Crave-300x193.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USB-MIDI-Port-On-Behringer-Crave.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is an excellent feature as it allows us to&nbsp;<strong>connect<\/strong>&nbsp;our&nbsp;<strong>synth<\/strong>&nbsp;to the&nbsp;<strong>computer<\/strong>&nbsp;and<strong>&nbsp;control<\/strong>&nbsp;it through<strong>&nbsp;MIDI&nbsp;<\/strong>without needing<strong>&nbsp;MIDI ports&nbsp;<\/strong>on your&nbsp;<strong>audio interface<\/strong>&nbsp;or even a separate&nbsp;<strong>MIDI interface<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may need to&nbsp;<strong>download drivers<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>software<\/strong>&nbsp;to enable your synth to connect to your computer via USB. This will be in the manual that comes with the synth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;ve thrown that away, don&rsquo;t worry. You can always Google the name of your synth, followed by the word &ldquo;manual.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can Google the name of your synth followed by &ldquo;drivers&rdquo; to bring up the&nbsp;<strong>download page<\/strong>&nbsp;with the software you need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have the correct drivers, we can&nbsp;<strong>configure Ableton<\/strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<strong>connect<\/strong>&nbsp;to the<strong>&nbsp;synth<\/strong>&nbsp;through&nbsp;<strong>MIDI<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to<strong>&nbsp;preferences<\/strong>&nbsp;by<strong>&nbsp;pressing <\/strong>(<strong>CTRL+,\/CMD+,<\/strong>). Here you can access the&nbsp;<strong>MIDI tab<\/strong>. This is where we&nbsp;<strong>set up&nbsp;<\/strong>any&nbsp;<strong>MIDI device<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the&nbsp;<strong>MIDI Ports<\/strong>&nbsp;section,&nbsp;<strong>locate<\/strong>&nbsp;your&nbsp;<strong>synth<\/strong>&nbsp;connected via&nbsp;<strong>USB MIDI<\/strong>. Two ports will be listed,<strong>&nbsp;input<\/strong>&nbsp;(<strong>in<\/strong>) and&nbsp;<strong>output<\/strong>&nbsp;(<strong>out<\/strong>). Each&nbsp;<strong>MIDI Port<\/strong>&nbsp;has&nbsp;<strong>boxes<\/strong>&nbsp;you can&nbsp;<strong>check<\/strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<strong>enable certain features<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this tutorial, we only care about the<strong>&nbsp;track<\/strong>&nbsp;feature. For the&nbsp;<strong>MIDI output port<\/strong>&nbsp;of your synth,&nbsp;<strong>enabling track<\/strong>&nbsp;will allow you to<strong>&nbsp;trigger<\/strong>&nbsp;the&nbsp;<strong>synth<\/strong>&nbsp;using&nbsp;<strong>MIDI<\/strong>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<strong>Ableton<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5 Pin MIDI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your hardware synth doesn&rsquo;t have&nbsp;<strong>USB MIDI<\/strong>, you&rsquo;ll be dealing with&nbsp;<strong>5-pin MIDI<\/strong>. The quality between the two is the same. However, the compatibility of the USB MIDI option with computers makes it my favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-Pin-MIDI-Ports-On-Behringer-Crave.png\" alt=\"5 Pin MIDI Ports On Behringer Crave\" class=\"wp-image-13171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-Pin-MIDI-Ports-On-Behringer-Crave.png 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-Pin-MIDI-Ports-On-Behringer-Crave-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-Pin-MIDI-Ports-On-Behringer-Crave.png.webp\" alt=\"5 Pin MIDI Ports On Behringer Crave\" class=\"wp-image-13171 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-Pin-MIDI-Ports-On-Behringer-Crave.png.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-Pin-MIDI-Ports-On-Behringer-Crave-300x193.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-Pin-MIDI-Ports-On-Behringer-Crave.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You have three options with&nbsp;<strong>5-pin MIDI<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first is that you can use an&nbsp;<strong>audio interface with MIDI ports<\/strong>. The second is that you can use a&nbsp;<strong>MIDI interface<\/strong>. The final option is to use a&nbsp;<strong>MIDI to USB adapter<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;ve generally had better experiences using an&nbsp;<strong>audio interface with MIDI ports<\/strong>. Plus, it keeps everything in one box rather than having different devices. Here are a few audio interfaces with MIDI ports that I recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/opw9RS3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Focusrite Scarlett 2i4<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/cxZB1N0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Universal Audio Volt 2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/F5HXA2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PreSonus Studio 24c&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<strong>MIDI interface<\/strong>&nbsp;is an acceptable option. However, they are&nbsp;<strong>limited<\/strong>&nbsp;since they cannot&nbsp;<strong>record audio<\/strong>. So if you&rsquo;re only working with&nbsp;<strong>MIDI<\/strong>, this may be a better option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or suppose you already have an audio interface and don&rsquo;t want to upgrade but still want a reliable way to connect MIDI. In that case, a MIDI interface could be a great option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, there is the&nbsp;<strong>MIDI to USB adapter<\/strong>. I&rsquo;ve not had great experiences with these over the years. However, I know people that think they are great. Luckily they are<strong>&nbsp;inexpensive<\/strong>&nbsp;to buy so you can test them yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"368\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-Pin-MIDI-Ports-Within-Preferences.png\" alt=\"5 Pin MIDI Ports Within Preferences\" class=\"wp-image-13170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-Pin-MIDI-Ports-Within-Preferences.png 368w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-Pin-MIDI-Ports-Within-Preferences-245x300.png 245w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"368\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-Pin-MIDI-Ports-Within-Preferences.png.webp\" alt=\"5 Pin MIDI Ports Within Preferences\" class=\"wp-image-13170 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-Pin-MIDI-Ports-Within-Preferences.png.webp 368w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-Pin-MIDI-Ports-Within-Preferences-245x300.png.webp 245w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-Pin-MIDI-Ports-Within-Preferences.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you&nbsp;<strong>connect<\/strong>&nbsp;your&nbsp;<strong>hardware synth<\/strong>&nbsp;in each of these ways, the name of the interface or adapter will appear in the&nbsp;<strong>MIDI ports<\/strong>&nbsp;section of&nbsp;<strong>preferences<\/strong>&nbsp;in Ableton.&nbsp;<strong>Enabling track<\/strong>&nbsp;on the<strong>&nbsp;MIDI input port&nbsp;<\/strong>for the MIDI connection will&nbsp;<strong>allow Ableton<\/strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<strong>control<\/strong>&nbsp;the&nbsp;<strong>synth&nbsp;<\/strong>using&nbsp;<strong>MIDI<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_422bf5-00 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_422bf5-00 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_422bf5-00 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:40px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_422bf5-00 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_422bf5-00 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_422bf5-00 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_422bf5-00 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column_8c7114-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-left:8px solid #626b7a;}.kadence-column_8c7114-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_8c7114-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_8c7114-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_8c7114-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_8c7114-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_8c7114-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}.kadence-column_8c7114-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_8c7114-c4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_8c7114-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:8px solid #626b7a;flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_8c7114-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:8px solid #626b7a;flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_8c7114-c4 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id_7dc523-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_7dc523-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_7dc523-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(20.1% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2))) minmax(0, calc(79.9% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id_7dc523-33{background-color:#fafafa;}.kb-row-layout-id_7dc523-33 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_7dc523-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_7dc523-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_7dc523-33 alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_b54b8b-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column_b54b8b-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_b54b8b-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_b54b8b-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_b54b8b-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column_b54b8b-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column_b54b8b-23{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_b54b8b-23{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_b54b8b-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column_b54b8b-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_b54b8b-23{text-align:center;}.kadence-column_b54b8b-23{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_b54b8b-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_b54b8b-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_b54b8b-23 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_887631-df, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_887631-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_887631-df\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;color:#626b7a;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_887631-df mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_887631-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_887631-df\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_887631-df, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_887631-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_887631-df\"]{margin-bottom:-30px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading_887631-df wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_887631-df\"><strong>READ NEXT:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_8fac98-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:10px;}.kadence-column_8fac98-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_8fac98-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_8fac98-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_8fac98-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_8fac98-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_8fac98-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_8fac98-1b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_8fac98-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_8fac98-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_8fac98-1b inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Maybe it&rsquo;s time to brush up on your music theory to get the most out of this feature. To learn more, check out our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/does-music-theory-help-with-producing\">how music theory can help your production<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Using The Hardware Synth As A MIDI Keyboard In Ableton<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, the final connectivity option is to use the synth as a MIDI keyboard, allowing you to play all the soft synths you want on a familiar keyboard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, some synths don&rsquo;t have a keyboard, for example, a&nbsp;<strong>semi-modular synth<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>sound module<\/strong>. If you have a synth without a keyboard, this section is the only part that doesn&rsquo;t apply to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the previous section regarding sending&nbsp;<strong>MIDI data to the synth<\/strong>, we only need to do one thing to&nbsp;<strong>allow<\/strong>&nbsp;the&nbsp;<strong>synth to control Ableton<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>using MIDI<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hardware-Synth-As-A-MIDI-Keyboard.png\" alt=\"Hardware Synth As A MIDI Keyboard\" class=\"wp-image-13172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hardware-Synth-As-A-MIDI-Keyboard.png 370w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hardware-Synth-As-A-MIDI-Keyboard-247x300.png 247w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hardware-Synth-As-A-MIDI-Keyboard.png.webp\" alt=\"Hardware Synth As A MIDI Keyboard\" class=\"wp-image-13172 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hardware-Synth-As-A-MIDI-Keyboard.png.webp 370w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hardware-Synth-As-A-MIDI-Keyboard-247x300.png.webp 247w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hardware-Synth-As-A-MIDI-Keyboard.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Within the<strong>&nbsp;MIDI section<\/strong>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<strong>preferences<\/strong>,<strong>&nbsp;enable track&nbsp;<\/strong>on the&nbsp;<strong>MIDI input port<\/strong>&nbsp;for the&nbsp;<strong>synth&nbsp;<\/strong>or&nbsp;<strong>MIDI device<\/strong>&nbsp;you want to use as a<strong>&nbsp;MIDI keyboard<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_85fd2a-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_85fd2a-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_85fd2a-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:40px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_85fd2a-1b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_85fd2a-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_85fd2a-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_85fd2a-1b alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column_031f00-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-left:8px solid #626b7a;}.kadence-column_031f00-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_031f00-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_031f00-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_031f00-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_031f00-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_031f00-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}.kadence-column_031f00-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_031f00-53{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_031f00-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:8px solid #626b7a;flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_031f00-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:8px solid #626b7a;flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_031f00-53 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id_e068c3-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_e068c3-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_e068c3-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(20.1% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2))) minmax(0, calc(79.9% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id_e068c3-a8{background-color:#fafafa;}.kb-row-layout-id_e068c3-a8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_e068c3-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_e068c3-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_e068c3-a8 alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_117217-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column_117217-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_117217-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_117217-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_117217-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column_117217-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column_117217-49{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_117217-49{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_117217-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column_117217-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_117217-49{text-align:center;}.kadence-column_117217-49{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_117217-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_117217-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_117217-49 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_606eb1-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_606eb1-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_606eb1-1b\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;color:#626b7a;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_606eb1-1b mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_606eb1-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_606eb1-1b\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_606eb1-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_606eb1-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_606eb1-1b\"]{margin-bottom:-30px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading_606eb1-1b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_606eb1-1b\"><strong>READ NEXT:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_4df6e5-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:10px;}.kadence-column_4df6e5-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_4df6e5-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_4df6e5-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_4df6e5-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_4df6e5-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_4df6e5-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_4df6e5-8e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_4df6e5-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_4df6e5-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_4df6e5-8e inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>To get the most out of Ableton, it&rsquo;s crucial to understand the different views available. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/ableton-session-view-vs-arrangement-view\">session versus arrangement view<\/a> article to broaden your understanding of this.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Related Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1678795456599\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Are Hardware Synths Worth It?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Absolutely. They can sound amazing, be much more fun to play as it&rsquo;s physically there, reduce CPU load, and much more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1678795463531\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Are Hardware Synths Better Than Software?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In terms of sound, it depends. There are some fantastic software emulations of classic analog synths; most people would not notice the difference. However, there is a subtle sound the physical machine can make versus the software.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In terms of playability and enjoyment, I prefer hardware synths. You can be very tactile with them because they are physical objects. It feels more musical to play than to adjust parameters by clicking a mouse.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1678795481037\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can You Alter A Synths Audio Recording After The Fact?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Can you alter it from the synth? No. Once it&rsquo;s recorded, that take cannot be modified from the synth. But I like that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We have many choices and no reason to commit to sounds in the digital age. We can always change it later. Hardware synths force us to make decisions and stick with them.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, you can always alter the sound using effects in your DAW after the fact.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1678795497095\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does Ableton Have Synths?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ableton comes with multiple synth instruments, which all sound great. There are enough synths within Ableton to make music without thinking about buying another plugin or a hardware synth.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1678795507761\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is MIDI The Same As Synth?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. MIDI is data that allows keyboards, synths, DAWs, and other software and hardware, to interact. You can control a synth with MIDI or even control a software instrument with a synth using MIDI. However, they are not the same.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_48f6c5-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_48f6c5-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_48f6c5-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:40px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_48f6c5-31 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_48f6c5-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_48f6c5-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_48f6c5-31 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column_b66752-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-left:8px solid #626b7a;}.kadence-column_b66752-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_b66752-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_b66752-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_b66752-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_b66752-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_b66752-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}.kadence-column_b66752-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_b66752-51{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_b66752-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:8px solid #626b7a;flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_b66752-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:8px solid #626b7a;flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_b66752-51 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id_89fd3e-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_89fd3e-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_89fd3e-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(20.1% - 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