Buffer size ableton

We recommend using a buffer size of one of the following: 128, 256, 512 or 1024 samples. It's possible to set the Buffer size in Live's preferences → Audio Tab, however depending on your interface, you might need to click on Hardware Settings to make the adjustment in the audio interface preferences.

1. What does buffer size mean Ableton?
2. What is a good buffer size?
3. How do I fix buffering in Ableton?
4. Why can I change buffer size Ableton?

What does buffer size mean Ableton?

All audio in Live is processed in defined parcels of time, called an audio buffer. This helps to minimize dropouts or glitches, as the buffer allows time for all events to be smoothed out. The buffer size is defined in Live's audio preferences. The bigger the buffer size, the bigger the latency.

What is a good buffer size?

A good buffer size for recording is 128 samples, but you can also get away with raising the buffer size up to 256 samples without being able to detect much latency in the signal. You can also decrease the buffer size below 128, but then some plugins and effects may not run in real time.

How do I fix buffering in Ableton?

2. Adjust the Audio preferences

1. Open Live's Preferences → Audio.
2. Raise the buffer size. Find the sweet spot just above where the crackles and audio dropouts stop.
3. Always use a value expressed in powers of two; 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024.
4. Reduce the In/Out sample rate to 44100 samples.

Why can I change buffer size Ableton?

If the Buffer Size or Sample Rate in the Audio tab of Live's Preferences is grayed out this usually means that you need to adjust it in the interface's own control software.