What is external instrument in Ableton?
The External Instrument device is the most convenient way of using hardware in Live. It allows you to play and control your external gear in a similar way to using any software instrument or plugin. ... Choose the MIDI output port, channel and the audio input port(s) which are connected to your hardware.
Is Ableton good for instruments?
Ableton comes with not just good but excellent stock plugins. It comes with high quality sounding software instruments and audio effects and has all you need to make professional-sounding music.