How do I open a MIDI file in Ableton?
How to load MIDI Files into Ableton Live
- Open the folder on your computer containing the MIDI file.
- Drag the MIDI file from the folder and drop it onto the MIDI track.
- You're done!
How do I import MIDI into Daw?
Click "File" and select "Import." In the drop-down menu, select "Import MIDI File." Choose the MIDI file you want to insert and click the "Open" button. If the MIDI file doesn't appear at the exact location you want, click the waveform and drag it to the desired starting point.
How do I assign MIDI to Ableton?
To create a MIDI mapping:
- Turn MIDI map mode on: Mac: CMD + m, Windows: Ctrl + m.
- Select the function you want to map, e.g. a volume fader.
- Move a knob or slider on your controller.
- The controls are now mapped.
- Repeat for the remaining controls you want to map.
- Exit MIDI map mode.