If you tried to use the device, but it only created an empty MIDI track, and failed to create a new bounced audio clip here's a guide on how to solve the issue:
It's probably caused by missing (Or incorrect/stuck) Accessibility access on your mac.
First make sure you're enabled Ableton Live, Script editor, and Terminal under your System settings -> Privacy&Security/Accessibilitypage. And not simply under Accessibility (It's called the same but it's a different thing.)
(After that it doesn't hurt to restart Live before trying the device again.)
And if you did please check if the enabled Ableton Live app has the same name in your Applications folder as in the Accessibility settings panel.In some cases people rename Live from its original name (Ableton Live 12 Suite) to something else like "Ableton Live 12.1" for reasons.This can cause issues with the accessibility permissions on mac, so make sure to rename the app to its default name if you modified it.
- first quit Live,-Then disable it in the system settings Security&Privacy/Accessibility page:Then completely remove it:- Then try to restart your Mac, and open Live without adding back the accessibility permission.- Try to use the device and hopefully it'll ask for permissions by itself.----- If it doesn't try to manually add back Live again to that list, then restart Live.
If you’re on Windows you’ll see another button on the device with 4 Options:
Menu, Shortcut, Language, AHK
With this button you can select the method the device should use to create a new rendered clip.
In most cases all of them should work just fine, and there’s no need to touch it.
But if the default Menu option doesn’t work for you, you can try the other 3 options.
Here's what they do:
Menu:
Uses automation scripts to select and execute menu points in order to create the new clip.
Shortcut:
Uses keyboard shortcuts to create the new clip.
Language:
This is a combination of the first two methods, plus it’s Language dependent.
If your Ableton Live interface is set to a different language than US-English, and you select this method
you’ll see a new List popping up where you can select the Language to match the one you’re using Live in.
AHK:
The AHK method will use AutoHotkey instead of PowerShell to do its thing.
Once you enabled the AHK mode drag and drop the BounceHelperAHK.ahk file into the second box like you did with the BounceHelper.amxd file.
Important: If you’re using the AHK method you’re gonna still need the BounceHelper.amxd file!
Important: In order to make the AHK method work you need to install AutoHotkey 1.1 (not the 2.0 version)If you’re not familiar with it you can download it from here:
If it doesn't please write me an email, and I'll help: info@elisabethhomeland.com
(And don't forget to tell me about your setup: What operating system, and Live version you're using)
