Denon Prime Lc 6000 Ableton tutorial – connect, setup & midi map

The Denon Prime Lc 6000 is a versatile midi DJ controller and when used alongside Ableton Live, it’s an incredible tool filled with potential. This midi DJ controller is equipped with plenty of features that make it the perfect companion to Ableton Live.

This tutorial will explain all you need to know on using the Denon Prime Lc 6000 with Ableton Live. This includes connecting, setting up and midi mapping the Prime Lc 6000.

Article Contents

  1. Does the Denon Prime Lc 6000 work with Ableton Live?
  2. Does the Denon Prime Lc 6000 come with ableton Live included?
  3. How to connect the Prime Lc 6000 to ableton
  4. How to midi map the Denon Prime Lc 6000 in Ableton Live
  5. The Limitations of midi mapping the Prime Lc 6000
    1. Saving your Prime Lc 6000 Midi Mappings is cumbersome
    2. Ableton MIDI mappings are one-to-one
    3. Limited Ableton parameter options to map to
    4. A great solution to these problems
  6. Why can’t I hear my Push in Ableton Live?

Does the Denon Prime Lc 6000 work with Ableton Live?

To sum it up, the Denon Prime Lc 6000 is fully compatible with Ableton Live.

Despite the lack of a default MIDI remote script existing within Ableton Live, it is still possible to midi map the Prime Lc 6000 to a variety of functions.

All versions of Ableton Live, Intro, Lite, standard and suite can be used in conjunction with pretty much any device which sends MIDI data, and it will work with all versions of Live such as 9, 10 and 11. As the Prime Lc 6000 is a MIDI enabled device it will be fully compatible with Ableton.

Creating your own midi mappings in Ableton is simple, and gives you the ability to control a variety of Ableton Live’s components with your Prime Lc 6000.

Does the Denon Prime Lc 6000 come with ableton Live included?

The Prime Lc 6000 does not have Ableton Live Lite, it must be purchased independently.

There are three main versions with Ableton Live: Intro, Standard and Suite. Though Intro and Standard are both comprehensive, Suite offers much more, such as 70GB of library sounds, in comparison to Standard’s 10GB.

If you’re looking to make sure you have the full range of Audio and MIDI effects, we suggest you go with Ableton Live Suite, as it has far more than the Standard edition.

How to connect the Prime Lc 6000 to ableton

Linking and configuring the Denon Prime Lc 6000 to Ableton Live is not too complicated, and once you have them paired together you can control the software’s settings from your midi DJ controller.

1. Connect the Prime Lc 6000 to your computer via USB.
First, connect the USB cable to both the Prime Lc 6000 and your computer.
2. Launch Ableton Live and open the MIDI preferences.
Double click the Ableton Live icon to launch the software. Then, in the top menu of Ableton, go to the Preferences menu by opening the ‘Live’ menu and clicking ‘Preferences’.
3. Select the Prime Lc 6000 from the list of available devices.
Click the the MIDI Sync tab, make sure that Input and Output for the Prime Lc 6000 are checked.
4. Ensure that the proper ‘Track’, ‘Remote’ and ‘Sync’ boxes are checked for both input and output.

  • Track: When checked, this allows MIDI notes and CC messages to be sent/received.
  • Sync: This option enables MIDI clock syncing between Ableton live and the external device.
  • Remote: Allows external MIDI controllers to remotely control parameters within Ableton Live.

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In the ‘MIDI’ section of this tab, make sure the ‘Track’ and ‘Remote’ boxes are checked for both the Input and Output of the Prime Lc 6000 (Sync can also be optionally checked).

The Prime Lc 6000 has been configured and is now ready for use with Ableton Live.

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Once you have connected the Denon Prime Lc 6000 to Ableton Live by following the steps above, you can now MIDI map the physical buttons, pads, keys etc on the device to the corresponding functions in Ableton Live by doing the following:

1. Select the MIDI Map Mode button in the top right corner of the Live window. The button should turn orange, indicating that the MIDI Map Mode is enabled.
2. Select the parameter you wish to control in Ableton by clicking it with the cursor, the parameter will become highlighted.
3. Move a control on the Prime Lc 6000, such as a knob or fader.
4. The parameter you selected is now mapped to the physical control which you moved on the Prime Lc 6000.
5. Moving the physical control on your Prime Lc 6000 will now move the position of the corresponding parameter in Ableton.
6. Repeat steps 2 – 4 for any other parameters you wish to map.
7. When you’re finished mapping, press the MIDI Map Mode button again to disable it.

The Limitations of midi mapping the Prime Lc 6000

With Ableton’s midi mapping system, you can swiftly map your Prime Lc 6000, however, you must be aware of a few restrictions…

Saving your Prime Lc 6000 Midi Mappings is cumbersome

It is important to note that your mappings are stored with the Ableton session when saving. Consequently, when you create a new session, you will have to remap your controls again.

Ableton MIDI mappings are one-to-one

With a one-to-one MIDI mapping, each control on your Prime Lc 6000 can only be assigned to a single parameter in Ableton Live.

Limited Ableton parameter options to map to

Ableton’s internal midi mapping mode is unfortunately missing many control options. Options such as selected track and selected device control aren’t possible using this method. You can see a list of all available Ableton midi mapping options here.

We have a great solution to these problems

If you’re looking to get the most out of your Prime Lc 6000, our Ableton Midi Script Creator tool ‘Control Surface Studio‘ is exactly what you need!
With it, you’ll be able to:
– save and re-use your Prime Lc 6000’s mappings across all of your Ableton Live sessions,
– map multiple Ableton parameters to a single control on your Prime Lc 6000,
– access many more Ableton parameter controls for your Prime Lc 6000, than Live’s internal midi mapping mode allows.

Learn more about Control Surface Studio and see how it can help you by clicking here!

FAQ / Troubleshooting

Why can’t I hear my Prime Lc 6000 in Ableton Live?

There are several possible causes:
1. Make sure that the Prime Lc 6000 is connected properly to your computer via USB and that the cable is not damaged.
2. Make sure that the Prime Lc 6000 is selected as your audio input and output device in your audio settings.
3. Make sure that the correct driver is installed for the Prime Lc 6000.
4. Make sure that the Prime Lc 6000 is selected as the input device in Ableton’s MIDI Preferences.