Ableton Live FAQs

Question 1

What is MCP and why is it used?

Accepted Answer

MCP (Model Context Protocol) provides a standardized way for LLMs to interact with software tools. It allows for consistent communication and control across different applications, in this case, Ableton Live.

Question 2

What are the key features of this server?

Accepted Answer

Key features include MCP-compatible API, OSC message handling using python-osc, request-response handling for Ableton Live commands, and compatibility with AbletonOSC.

Question 3

What are the installation requirements?

Accepted Answer

You need Python 3.8+, python-osc, fastmcp, uv (recommended), and AbletonOSC installed as a control surface in Ableton Live.

Question 4

How do I configure the server for Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

You need to update the `claude_desktop_config.json` file in your Claude Desktop settings with the correct paths to the python executable and the `mcp_ableton_server.py` script.

Question 5

What is the Ableton Live MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a server that allows Large Language Models (LLMs) to control Ableton Live using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) over OSC (Open Sound Control). This enables automation and integration with tools like Claude.

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