Install virtual MIDI ports for MIDI Shaper to work with Live's MIDI Mapping
Problem: MIDI Shaper not working with Live's MIDI Mapping
To use MIDI Shaper with Ableton Live's MIDI Mapping system, you need virtual MIDI ports. On macOS, the IAC driver is available in Audio MIDI Setup. On Windows, MIDI Oak, Loop B, or Loop MIDI are free options. These ports…
Enable remote input in Live's MIDI preferences for virtual MIDI ports
Problem: No MIDI signal received by Live from MIDI Shaper
After installing virtual MIDI ports, you must enable the remote input in Ableton Live's MIDI preferences. This allows Live to receive MIDI data from the virtual ports, which is necessary for MIDI Shaper to map and…
Assign a MIDI CC in MIDI Shaper to modulate a Live parameter via MIDI Mapping
Problem: Unable to map MIDI Shaper to Live parameters
Select a MIDI CC in the MIDI Shaper matrix and raise the modulation amount. Then enter MIDI Mapping mode in Live by pressing Command/Ctrl+M. Click the target parameter to map it to the selected CC. This allows MIDI…
Use the 'Unfold device parameters' button to access plugin controls for MIDI mapping
Problem: Plugin controls not visible for MIDI mapping
To map a plugin's internal parameter, click the 'Unfold device parameters' button in the plugin's device box. This reveals all available controls, making it easier to assign them to MIDI Shaper via Live's MIDI Mapping…
Use the 'Teach' menu in MIDI Shaper to assign a new MIDI CC for mapping
Problem: Conflicting MIDI CCs during mapping
If MIDI Shaper is already outputting other CCs, use the 'Teach' menu to assign a new CC. This ensures the new CC is constantly output, overriding other outgoing CCs temporarily for assignment purposes.