M Audio Oxygen 61 Mkv Ableton tutorial – connect, setup & midi map

The M Audio Oxygen 61 Mkv is a highly versatile midi controller and is a powerful instrument when used in combination with Ableton Live. This midi keyboard has a great selection of features that make it perfect for your Ableton Live setup.

This tutorial will teach you everything needed in order to use the M Audio Oxygen 61 Mkv with Ableton Live, including the processes of linking, setting up and midi mapping the Oxygen 61 Mkv.

Article Contents

  1. Does the M Audio Oxygen 61 Mkv work with Ableton Live?
  2. Does the M Audio Oxygen 61 Mkv come with ableton Live included?
  3. How to connect the Oxygen 61 Mkv to ableton
  4. How to midi map the M Audio Oxygen 61 Mkv in Ableton Live
  5. The Limitations of midi mapping the Oxygen 61 Mkv
    1. Saving your Oxygen 61 Mkv 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 M Audio Oxygen 61 Mkv work with Ableton Live?

In short, yes, the M Audio Oxygen 61 Mkv is compatible with Ableton Live.

The Oxygen 61 Mkv is pre-programmed with a midi remote script in Ableton Live, so all you have to do is connect it (refer to the information below on how to do that).

All versions of Ableton Live, from Intro to Suite, are able to be utilized in collaboration with any equipment that sends MIDI data. This is applicable to all releases of Live, such as 9, 10, and 11. As the Oxygen 61 Mkv is a MIDI enabled tool, it will be completely compatible with Ableton Live.

You can create your own Ableton midi mappings with ease, giving you the power to control many of the features of Ableton Live with your Oxygen 61 Mkv.

Does the M Audio Oxygen 61 Mkv come with ableton Live included?

The Oxygen 61 Mkv includes a complimentary version of Ableton Live Lite, but its available features are not as extensive as those in Ableton Live Standard or Suite.

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.

For those who want to guarantee they have access to the largest selection of Audio and MIDI effects, we suggest investing in Ableton Live Suite, as it has a much larger selection than the Standard edition.

How to connect the Oxygen 61 Mkv to ableton

Linking the M Audio Oxygen 61 Mkv to Ableton Live is a simple process, and when you have them connected you can control the software’s parameters from your midi keyboard.

1. Connect the Oxygen 61 Mkv to your computer via USB.
First, connect the USB cable to both the Oxygen 61 Mkv 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 Oxygen 61 Mkv from the list of available devices.
Click the the MIDI Sync tab, make sure that Input and Output for the Oxygen 61 Mkv 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 Oxygen 61 Mkv (Sync can also be optionally checked).

The Oxygen 61 Mkv is now ready for use with Ableton Live.

How to midi map the akai mpk mini in Ableton Live

After you have connected the M Audio Oxygen 61 Mkv to Ableton Live with the aforementioned steps, you can now use MIDI mapping to link up the physical knobs, pads, keys etc on the device to their corresponding features in Ableton Live:

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 Oxygen 61 Mkv, such as a knob or fader.
4. The parameter you selected is now mapped to the physical control which you moved on the Oxygen 61 Mkv.
5. Moving the physical control on your Oxygen 61 Mkv 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 Oxygen 61 Mkv

Ableton’s midi mapping system provides a great way to quickly customize your Oxygen 61 Mkv, though it does have a few limitations to be mindful of…

Saving your Oxygen 61 Mkv 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

A one-to-one MIDI mapping indicates that each control on your Oxygen 61 Mkv is capable of controlling only one parameter in Ableton Live.

Limited Ableton parameter options to map to

Unfortunately, Ableton’s internal midi mapping mode does not provide every control option, so options such as controlling the selected track or selected device aren’t possible. A full list of Ableton midi mapping options can be found here.

We have a great solution to these problems

If you’re looking to get the most out of your Oxygen 61 Mkv, 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 Oxygen 61 Mkv’s mappings across all of your Ableton Live sessions,
– map multiple Ableton parameters to a single control on your Oxygen 61 Mkv,
– access many more Ableton parameter controls for your Oxygen 61 Mkv, 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 Oxygen 61 Mkv in Ableton Live?

There are several possible causes:
1. Make sure that the Oxygen 61 Mkv is connected properly to your computer via USB and that the cable is not damaged.
2. Make sure that the Oxygen 61 Mkv is selected as your audio input and output device in your audio settings.
3. Make sure that the correct driver is installed for the Oxygen 61 Mkv.
4. Make sure that the Oxygen 61 Mkv is selected as the input device in Ableton’s MIDI Preferences.