Session View
Your full clip grid — colors, states, loop progress, group tracks, returns — in rich detail, live from the session. Launch it. Ableton doesn't need to be in front of you.
Ableton at the speed of touch.
Maestro is your live session visual command layer for custom performance solutions.
How it works
Plug-and-play with depth
Simple set-up with deep integration and customization in Ableton.
Install Maestro on iPad
The control surface lives on your iPad — Session View, mixer, and custom workspaces.
Run MaestroBridge on Mac
A small menubar app that handles discovery, connection, and Remote Script installation.
Enable the Remote Script
MaestroBridge installs it for you. Select Maestro as a Control Surface in Ableton.
Connect over WiFi or USB
Same network for WiFi, or a USB cable when latency and stability matter on stage.
iPad app
MaestroBridge on Mac
Ableton Remote Script
Ableton Live
The Remote Script connects MaestroSuite to Ableton's Live Object Model, so what you see on the iPad is your actual session — bidirectional, in real time.
Core Features
Unlock frictionless performance
Shape your performance surface to your needs
Studio Mode
Bi-directional arrangement view, mixer, transport, devices, parameters, midi, audio: editable while kicking back with an iPad.
Workspace Canvas
Fill the stage. Faders, knobs, pads, XY pads, buttons. Arrange them for how your hands work. Map them with one tap. Unlimited pages. This is your controller now.
Routines & MaestroScript
Write or speak what you want in plain language. Maestro scripts it. Complex sweeps, scene changes, parameter moves, beat-synced timing, firing in parallel. One tap. The whole drop runs.
Voice & Command Input
"Drop a reverb on vocals" — Speak or type common session actions. Optional — core control never requires it.
MIDI Output
CC, notes, program changes — out through MaestroBridge to your hardware, your lighting rig, your external synths. What Maestro speaks, your rig hears.
Send MIDI from Maestro, listen to external controllers, and route show actions through MaestroBridge. Name your hardware, lighting, video, or app destinations once, then let routines and setlists reach the right part of your rig.
Music ready
Flow from studio to the stage.
On stage — Maestro becomes the command surface for the whole rig: Ableton, hardware, lights, and cues stay visible, named, and ready. Tap a routine or move through a setlist, and the show follows.
- USB when the stakes are real and WiFi isn't enough
- Performance lock against stray touches for focused playing
- Full session control at arm's reach or MIDI input
In the studio — Dial in your mix from the couch. Script the repetitive moves. Edit arrangement with an Apple Pencil. Build a workspace that fits this project and only this project. Maestro in the studio is the controller you've always wanted — the one that actually knows what you're working on.
- Edit your arrangement like never before
- Mixer, returns, device, transport control
- Custom and savable workspaces per-project
Requirements
Will it work with your rig?
- iPad running iPadOS 16 or later
- Mac running macOS 12 Monterey or later
- Ableton Live 11 or Live 12 — Standard or Suite
- MaestroBridge on the Mac
- Ableton Remote Script installed and enabled (MaestroBridge does this for you)
- WiFi on the same local network, or a USB cable from iPad to Mac
Not supported: Ableton Live Lite, Live Intro, or versions earlier than Live 11. Max for Live is not required.
Local-first
Your session stays yours
- Ableton session control data stays on your iPad, Mac, and local network.
- Maestro does not copy or upload your Ableton project files.
- Voice and AI features are optional — core control works without them.
- Diagnostics are only shared when you choose to send a report.
Join the beta
Be first in. Shape what ships. The beta is for Ableton Live 11/12 users with an iPad and a Mac. Expect a short setup, real-session testing, fast iteration — and a direct line for bug reports.
No spam. One email when your invite is ready.
Questions
Fast answers
What versions of Ableton Live are supported?
MaestroSuite supports Ableton Live 11 and Live 12, Standard or Suite. Live Lite, Live Intro, and versions earlier than Live 11 are not supported.
Does MaestroSuite require Max for Live?
No. The core connection uses the iPad app, MaestroBridge on Mac, and an Ableton Python Remote Script. No Max for Live device is required for normal use.
Do I need WiFi?
No. MaestroSuite connects over WiFi or USB. USB is the recommended setup for live performance, when latency and stability matter most.
What data leaves my device?
Core session control data stays on your iPad, Mac, and local network. Project files are never copied or uploaded. Optional voice/AI features are the only exception — see the privacy page for specifics.