Ableton Extensions will let you code your own tools and actions for Live

You run up against a limitation in Ableton Live, or you’ve got a creative idea. What if you could make it happen using code? That’s the Ableton Extension SDK, out in public beta now (JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js). And just like that, we’ve got Live with handy new workflows, opening up scores, connecting to the Web, and playing games. Here’s what it means, and what it can and can’t do (so far).

CLÄPP II from Beardyman is the perfect Ableton Live clap — and more

Crispy claps on-demand, human and machine, meet a bunch of processing and sample Device tricks in CLÄPP II. London live-looping musician extraordinaire Beardyman had an itch and scratched it using Live and Max for Live, and the results are delightful.

Peter Kirn - April 6, 2026

Play together with Ableton Live, pt. 1: playing in tune

Feeling the need to make music making a little less solitary? In this multi-part series, we’ll be exploring some resources for adapting Ableton Live to playing with others — playing in tune, in sync, sharing ideas, and producing together. So let’s start as instrumental ensembles do: by tuning up.

Peter Kirn - March 31, 2026

Sonify data in Ableton Live with a free MIDI Tool; weather data walkthrough

Peter Kirn - March 25, 2026

Guide: Creating instruments with Max for Live and Ableton DSP (pt. 3)

Peter Kirn - November 12, 2025

Ableton Live Suite now has a rent-to-own, installment payment option

Peter Kirn - September 30, 2025

Swimmer is a weird and wonderful modulation source for Ableton Live

Peter Kirn - August 20, 2025

These retro and SGI-inspired Ableton Live themes will make you smile

Peter Kirn - July 12, 2025

Push:Euclidean Mode brings generative grooves to Ableton hardware

Peter Kirn - June 5, 2025