Is there a Max device or other plugin to automate anything in Live?

Discussion in 'Live' started by hohum, Mar 31, 2026 at 12:12 PM.

  1. hohum

    hohum Newbie

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    i have a plugin that I want to automate the "modfilter" in the plugin, but it doesnt show up on the dropdown list in Ableton track. I can only manually automate and record to audio which isnt ideal. So I am wondering if there is such a plugin or max for live device that can select control and automate this plugin slider? :dunno:

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  3. Will Kweks

    Will Kweks Audiosexual

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    If the plugin doesn't expose the parameter to the host then it can't be automated.

    Possible workarounds: if the plugin has macros, map the "modfilter" to a macro and automate that. Or assign the control to a MIDI CC and use that.
     
  4. Lou Ulfark

    Lou Ulfark Producer

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  5. fnord23

    fnord23 Kapellmeister

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    It's not possible I'm afraid. I have the same problem, some companies don't make their plugins mappable at all..
    There's no secret API to access all parameters of a plug-in, it's their own choice which one they make mappable for the DAW/Midi.

    Unfortunately.
     
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