The individual views for all the controls can be shown, hidden or maximised to show exactly what you need at any given time. You can even browse the devices and their parameters on each track, which also works well with plug-ins. You can access all track parameters, the crossfader, all transport controls in Live as well as a full-blown clip editing view. Clip launching, recording, mixing, editing. The Matrix module allows to control pretty much anything you’d want in Live. Great if you want to use the modules to control hardware synths or drum machines. You can quickly configure the MIDI output and channel in MIDI mode.

The connection to Live is easily established via LKBRIDGE, a little free app for Mac and Windows. While the Matrix module essentially mirrors the Session View of Ableton Live, the other modules can be used with Live or any MIDI hardware or software as well and come with two working modes (MIDI and Live) each. The Matrix costs €9.99, the other three modules €4.99 each. LK is available for free from the iTunes App Store and Google Play with offered in-app purchases to get full functionality of its four modules. A fail safe for when there are wi-fi interferences, a lot of live performers will appreciate. With version 1.0.4 out now, it has gotten another bunch of improvements and a brand new feature: USB wired connection for both iOS and Android devices. Formerly known as LIVKONTROL by Imaginando, LK has gotten a complete overhaul. LK, an iOS and Android controller app for Ableton Live, already came out in early March.

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