Show Inserts In Ableton Live

Show Inserts In Ableton Live And Work With Device Slots

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Four steps to show inserts in Ableton Live

We all love the flexible workflow in Ableton Live when it comes to plug-ins and effect chains. But sometimes you want to see all devices / plug-ins in the mixer simultaneously without constantly changing the channel selection. There’s any easy trick to show inserts in Ableton Live !

1. Time for some texting!

Create a new file called Options.txt (it’s a plain text file which activates/deactivates some hidden features)

2. The right command

Place the following command in the text file: “-ShowDeviceSlots” (without the quotation marks)

Show Inserts In Ableton Live And Work With Device Slots

3. The correct folder

Now move this file into the corresponding folder, depending on your operating system / platform:

Mac OS X: Macintosh HD:/Users/[username]/Library/Preferences/Ableton/Live x.x/

Windows: C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Ableton\Live x.x\Preferences\

4. Restart

When you relaunch Ableton Live a new icon appears on the lower right side, directly under the I/O-icon. As soon as it is activated a new section appears in the mixer view which shows all device slots simultaneously.