Worlde P 88 Pro Ableton tutorial - connect, setup & midi map

The P 88 Pro from Worlde is an incredibly versatile midi keyboard and is a powerful tool when used in combination with Ableton Live. The Akai MPK Mini has a wealth of features that make it perfect for use with Ableton Live.

This tutorial will show you the whole process of how to operate the Worlde P 88 Pro with Ableton Live. It will cover the steps of connecting, setting up and midi mapping the P 88 Pro.

Article Contents

Does the Worlde P 88 Pro work with Ableton Live?
Does the Worlde P 88 Pro come with ableton Live included?
How to connect the P 88 Pro to ableton
How to midi map the Worlde P 88 Pro in Ableton Live
The Limitations of midi mapping the P 88 Pro
Why can’t I hear my Push in Ableton Live?

Does the Worlde P 88 Pro work with Ableton Live?

To sum it up, the Worlde P 88 Pro is fully compatible with Ableton Live.

Despite the absence of a built-in MIDI remote script within Ableton Live, users can still use the P 88 Pro to midi map to numerous functions in the software.

All forms of Ableton Live, Intro, Lite, Standard and Suite, can work with practically any instrument that sends out MIDI data, and it will be compatible with all versions of Live such as 9, 10 and 11. Due to this, the P 88 Pro will be usable with Ableton Live.

Making your own midi mappings is a breeze with Ableton Live, which gives you the ability to control a lot of components of the software with your P 88 Pro.

Does the Worlde P 88 Pro come with ableton Live included?

Ableton Live Lite isn't included with the P 88 Pro, so this must be bought separately.

There are three main versions of Ableton Live: Intro, Standard and Suite. Even though Intro and Standard are both effective, Suite offers a lot more, including 70GB of library sounds, compared to Standard's 10GB.

For those seeking the full range of Audio and MIDI effects, we highly suggest purchasing Ableton Live Suite, as it offers significantly more than the Standard edition.

How to connect the P 88 Pro to ableton

Connecting and setting up the Worlde P 88 Pro with Ableton Live is a simple task, after they're connected you'll be able to adjust the software's parameters from your midi keyboard.

1. Connect the P 88 Pro to your computer via USB.
First, connect the USB cable to both the P 88 Pro 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 P 88 Pro from the list of available devices.
Click the the MIDI Sync tab, make sure that Input and Output for the P 88 Pro 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 P 88 Pro (Sync can also be optionally checked).

The P 88 Pro is all set and can now be used with Ableton Live.

How to midi map the akai mpk mini in Ableton Live

Upon making a successful connection between the Worlde P 88 Pro and Ableton Live using the instructions above, you can now use MIDI mapping to allocate the physical knobs, pads, keys etc on the device to their respective functions in Ableton Live like this:

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 P 88 Pro, such as a knob or fader.
4. The parameter you selected is now mapped to the physical control which you moved on the P 88 Pro.
5. Moving the physical control on your P 88 Pro 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 P 88 Pro

For the fastest way to map your P 88 Pro, you can't go wrong with Ableton's midi mapping system, but make sure you take into account these limitations...

Saving your P 88 Pro Midi Mappings is cumbersome

When saving an Ableton session, your mappings will be saved as part of that session. Therefore, if you create a new session, you will need to remap your controls.

Ableton MIDI mappings are one-to-one

A one-to-one MIDI mapping means that each button or knob on your P 88 Pro can only be assigned to control 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 P 88 Pro, 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 P 88 Pro's mappings across all of your Ableton Live sessions,
- map multiple Ableton parameters to a single control on your P 88 Pro,
- access many more Ableton parameter controls for your P 88 Pro, 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 P 88 Pro in Ableton Live?

There are several possible causes:
1. Make sure that the P 88 Pro is connected properly to your computer via USB and that the cable is not damaged.
2. Make sure that the P 88 Pro is selected as your audio input and output device in your audio settings.
3. Make sure that the correct driver is installed for the P 88 Pro.
4. Make sure that the P 88 Pro is selected as the input device in Ableton's MIDI Preferences.