{"id":9955,"date":"2022-07-16T17:20:20","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T16:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/?p=9955"},"modified":"2023-06-11T17:26:06","modified_gmt":"2023-06-11T16:26:06","slug":"ableton-failed-open-audio-device","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/ableton-failed-open-audio-device","title":{"rendered":"Ableton Failed To Open Audio Device (Quick Fixes!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:34.418604651163%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }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:121.51394422311%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:121.6%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p><strong>If your audio device won&rsquo;t open, the first thing to check is that your audio drivers are up to date. Check that you are using the correct driver type. Ensure your audio device isn&rsquo;t in use by another application. Close and reopen Ableton. Reboot your computer.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Failing To Open Audio Device In Ableton<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When Ableton fails to load your audio device, it can be stressful, especially if you don&rsquo;t know why it&rsquo;s happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my experience, this is a widespread issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I once bought a new audio interface, assuming it would fix the problem, only to realize after some research that it was unnecessary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning the common solutions to fix this problem will save you time and allow you to return to the creative mindset needed for writing music.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I will now explain how to get your audio device working again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What You Will Need to Follow in This Tutorial<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The name and manufacturer of your audio interface.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Internet connection&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Identifying The Problem&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure this is the exact problem you&rsquo;re facing, you&rsquo;ll want to check a few things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re trying to change the audio device Ableton is using, but the audio device fails to load, Ableton will display this error message:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Live-Failed-to-open-Device-Warning-popup.png\" alt=\"Ableton Live Failed to open Device Warning popup\" class=\"wp-image-10010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Live-Failed-to-open-Device-Warning-popup.png 430w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Live-Failed-to-open-Device-Warning-popup-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Live-Failed-to-open-Device-Warning-popup-335x115.png 335w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Live-Failed-to-open-Device-Warning-popup-347x119.png 347w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"148\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20430%20148'%3E%3Crect%20width='430'%20height='148'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Ableton Live Failed to open Device Warning popup\" class=\"wp-image-10010 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Live-Failed-to-open-Device-Warning-popup.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Live-Failed-to-open-Device-Warning-popup.png.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Live-Failed-to-open-Device-Warning-popup.png.webp 430w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Live-Failed-to-open-Device-Warning-popup-300x103.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Live-Failed-to-open-Device-Warning-popup-335x115.png.webp 335w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Live-Failed-to-open-Device-Warning-popup-347x119.png.webp 347w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you are trying to listen to your project but not hearing anything, check the top right of the screen for an icon that looks like this:&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\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Off-Icon.png\" alt=\"Ableton Audio Off Icon\" class=\"wp-image-10011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Off-Icon.png 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Off-Icon-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Off-Icon-335x215.png 335w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Off-Icon-347x223.png 347w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Off-Icon-520x334.png 520w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Off-Icon-640x411.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Off-Icon.png.webp\" alt=\"Ableton Audio Off Icon\" class=\"wp-image-10011 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Off-Icon.png.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Off-Icon-300x193.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Off-Icon-335x215.png.webp 335w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Off-Icon-347x223.png.webp 347w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Off-Icon-520x334.png.webp 520w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Off-Icon-640x411.png.webp 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Off-Icon.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You may also see an error message at the bottom of the screen highlighted in orange:&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\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Engine-Is-Off-Error.png\" alt=\"Ableton Audio Engine Is Off Error\" class=\"wp-image-10012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Engine-Is-Off-Error.png 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Engine-Is-Off-Error-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Engine-Is-Off-Error-335x215.png 335w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Engine-Is-Off-Error-347x223.png 347w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Engine-Is-Off-Error-520x334.png 520w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Engine-Is-Off-Error-640x411.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Engine-Is-Off-Error.png.webp\" alt=\"Ableton Audio Engine Is Off Error\" class=\"wp-image-10012 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Engine-Is-Off-Error.png.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Engine-Is-Off-Error-300x193.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Engine-Is-Off-Error-335x215.png.webp 335w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Engine-Is-Off-Error-347x223.png.webp 347w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Engine-Is-Off-Error-520x334.png.webp 520w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Engine-Is-Off-Error-640x411.png.webp 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Audio-Engine-Is-Off-Error.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now that you have confirmed the issue is the one I&rsquo;m covering today let&rsquo;s look at a few different ways to solve your problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Choosing The Correct Driver Type And Audio Device<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make sure you are trying to load the correct device, double-check Ableton&rsquo;s preferences menu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on &lsquo;<strong>Options<\/strong>&lsquo; in the<strong>&nbsp;top left&nbsp;<\/strong>of the screen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click &lsquo;<strong>preferences<\/strong>&lsquo; and then click on the &lsquo;<strong>Audio<\/strong>&lsquo; section. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under driver type, select &lsquo;<strong>ASIO&rsquo;<\/strong> or &lsquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.asio4all.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ASIO4ALL<\/strong><\/a><strong>&lsquo;<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then select the correct audio device from the drop-down menu below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"502\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Choosing-The-Correct-Driver-Type-And-Audio-Device-In-Ableton.png\" alt=\"Choosing The Correct Driver Type And Audio Device In Ableton\" class=\"wp-image-10013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Choosing-The-Correct-Driver-Type-And-Audio-Device-In-Ableton.png 502w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Choosing-The-Correct-Driver-Type-And-Audio-Device-In-Ableton-247x300.png 247w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Choosing-The-Correct-Driver-Type-And-Audio-Device-In-Ableton-276x335.png 276w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Choosing-The-Correct-Driver-Type-And-Audio-Device-In-Ableton-286x347.png 286w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Choosing-The-Correct-Driver-Type-And-Audio-Device-In-Ableton-428x520.png 428w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"502\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Choosing-The-Correct-Driver-Type-And-Audio-Device-In-Ableton.png.webp\" alt=\"Choosing The Correct Driver Type And Audio Device In Ableton\" class=\"wp-image-10013 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Choosing-The-Correct-Driver-Type-And-Audio-Device-In-Ableton.png.webp 502w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Choosing-The-Correct-Driver-Type-And-Audio-Device-In-Ableton-247x300.png.webp 247w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Choosing-The-Correct-Driver-Type-And-Audio-Device-In-Ableton-276x335.png.webp 276w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Choosing-The-Correct-Driver-Type-And-Audio-Device-In-Ableton-286x347.png.webp 286w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Choosing-The-Correct-Driver-Type-And-Audio-Device-In-Ableton-428x520.png.webp 428w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Choosing-The-Correct-Driver-Type-And-Audio-Device-In-Ableton.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you immediately receive an error message stating &lsquo;<strong><em>failed to load audio device X<\/em><\/strong>,&rsquo; don&rsquo;t worry. We have other solutions to run through.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ll want to return to this step after trying everything else to enable the correct audio device and driver type.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let&rsquo;s check that your audio drivers are up to date.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Updating Audio Drivers Via Device Manager<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For Windows users, type &ldquo;<strong><em>device manager<\/em><\/strong>&rdquo; in the Windows search bar and navigate to&nbsp;<strong>&lsquo;Sound, Video and Game Controllers.&rsquo;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right-click on the relevant audio device and select the option to update drivers. Now select &lsquo;<strong>search automatically for driver updates<\/strong>.&rsquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Updating Audio Drivers via The Manufacturers Website&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your audio device manufacturer will offer driver updates and downloads on their official website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the model name of your device and look for the &lsquo;<strong>Audio Drivers<\/strong>&lsquo; or &lsquo;<strong>Downloads<\/strong>&lsquo; page on the relevant website.&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\/2022\/07\/RME-Driver-Downloads.png\" alt=\"RME Driver Downloads\" class=\"wp-image-10016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/RME-Driver-Downloads.png 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/RME-Driver-Downloads-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/RME-Driver-Downloads-335x215.png 335w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/RME-Driver-Downloads-347x223.png 347w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/RME-Driver-Downloads-520x334.png 520w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/RME-Driver-Downloads-640x411.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/RME-Driver-Downloads.png.webp\" alt=\"RME Driver Downloads\" class=\"wp-image-10016 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/RME-Driver-Downloads.png.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/RME-Driver-Downloads-300x193.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/RME-Driver-Downloads-335x215.png.webp 335w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/RME-Driver-Downloads-347x223.png.webp 347w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/RME-Driver-Downloads-520x334.png.webp 520w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/RME-Driver-Downloads-640x411.png.webp 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/RME-Driver-Downloads.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sometimes Windows won&rsquo;t be able to locate driver updates automatically, so it can be good to update them in this manner manually.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Make Sure Your Device Isn&rsquo;t Being Used Elsewhere&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most audio devices take exclusive control over your audio output.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trying to load your audio device in Ableton while it is already in use can cause some issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check any other applications that you have running. If they are using your audio device as the output, change the output to the default option instead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now try reloading your audio device in Ableton.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If All Else Fails, Consider Rebooting Your PC and Relaunching Ableton<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the simplest solution can be the one that works.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may find that if&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/how-to-stop-ableton-from-crashing\">Ableton crashes<\/a>, it can cause your audio driver to stop working. Rebooting your PC and relaunching Ableton can sometimes fix this issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your audio device should now load as expected.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Has Ableton Failed To Open My Audio Device?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ableton can fail to open an audio device for several reasons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your audio drivers might not be up to date. You could have the wrong driver type selected for the audio device in Ableton&rsquo;s preferences menu. You might need to relaunch Ableton just to kick start the engine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If another application is using your audio device, Ableton will struggle to load it. This is because most audio interfaces use ASIO, which takes over exclusive control of your audio output.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do I Add An Audio Device to Ableton?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add an audio device to Ableton by navigating to the options menu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on<strong>&nbsp;&lsquo;preferences&rsquo;<\/strong>&nbsp;and then locate the &lsquo;<strong>audio tab.&rsquo;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an audio device connected to your computer, it will appear as an option in the drop-down menu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Connected-Devices.png\" alt=\"Ableton Connected Devices\" class=\"wp-image-10017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Connected-Devices.png 500w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Connected-Devices-247x300.png 247w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Connected-Devices-275x335.png 275w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Connected-Devices-285x347.png 285w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Connected-Devices-428x520.png 428w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Connected-Devices.png.webp\" alt=\"Ableton Connected Devices\" class=\"wp-image-10017 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Connected-Devices.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Connected-Devices-247x300.png.webp 247w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Connected-Devices-275x335.png.webp 275w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Connected-Devices-285x347.png.webp 285w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Connected-Devices-428x520.png.webp 428w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ableton-Connected-Devices.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do I Change the Output Device in Ableton?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can change the output device in Ableton by heading to the options menu and selecting &lsquo;<strong>preferences<\/strong>.&rsquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the &lsquo;<strong>Audio<\/strong>&lsquo; section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you will see the option to choose a different output device from a drop-down menu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do I Need An Interface for Ableton?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&rsquo;t need an interface to use Ableton. However, it will increase the sound quality to that of a professional standard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using an audio interface will improve your listening experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Audio interfaces provide a broader range of frequencies. This can improve the process of balancing the sounds in your mix because you can hear a more precise representation of the frequencies in your track.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although, this will rely on what quality of monitors or headphones you are using.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Check here for our&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/best-sound-cards-for-music-production\"><strong>top audio interfaces<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\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-1657657728146\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does Asio4all Improve Sound Quality?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asio4all.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AsIO4ALL<\/a>&nbsp;is an audio driver for Windows users. It&rsquo;s a free alternative to the ASIO driver for people without external sound cards. It can help reduce audio latency and buffer sizes but does not increase audio quality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1657657736715\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is Thunderbolt Better For Audio?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Thunderbolt is a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundonsound.com\/techniques\/usb-firewire-thunderbolt-which-best-audio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">connection type<\/a>&nbsp;for USB cables and ports. Thunderbolt connections can improve data transfer speed, allow daisy-chaining devices, and have become the standard for Apple products over recent years. Although Thunderbolt offers many advantages, improving audio quality isn&rsquo;t one of them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Speed up your workflow &ndash; click here to&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/how-to-make-ableton-run-faster\"><strong>make Ableton run faster.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your audio device won&rsquo;t open, the first thing to check is that your audio drivers are up to date. Check that you are using the correct driver type. Ensure your audio device isn&rsquo;t in use by another application. Close and reopen Ableton. 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