Session View
Tracks, scenes, clip colors, clip state, and launching — mirrored live from your set.
Visual control for real music sessions.
A visual command layer for live routing and performance-safe session workflows. Ableton-aware. Built for live decisions.
How it works
Connected in four steps
MaestroSuite is an iPad control surface that mirrors your real Ableton Live Set — no Max for Live required.
Install Maestro on iPad
The control surface lives on your iPad — Session View, mixer, and custom workspaces.
Run MaestroBridge on Mac
A small menubar app that handles discovery, connection, and Remote Script installation.
Enable the Remote Script
MaestroBridge installs it for you. Select Maestro as a Control Surface in Ableton.
Connect over WiFi or USB
Same network for WiFi, or a USB cable when latency and stability matter on stage.
iPad app
MaestroBridge on Mac
Ableton Remote Script
Ableton Live
The Remote Script connects MaestroSuite to Ableton's Live Object Model, so what you see on the iPad is your actual session — bidirectional, in real time.
Core features
More than a MIDI template
Session-aware surfaces that follow your Live Set, plus the tools to build your own.
Studio Mode
Mixer, returns, meters, transport, and device control for deep session work.
Workspace Canvas
Build your own surface with faders, knobs, pads, XY pads, buttons, and inspectors.
Routines & MaestroScript
Automate multi-step Ableton actions — one tap fires the whole sequence.
Voice & Command Input
Speak or type common session actions. Optional — core control never requires it.
MIDI Output
Send MIDI CC, notes, and program changes through MaestroBridge to anything downstream.
No false choice
For the stage and the studio
On stage — USB connection, performance lock, clip and session control, and quick actions that keep the set playable when the room is listening.
- USB option when WiFi can't be trusted
- Performance lock against stray touches
- Clip launching and session control at arm's reach
In the studio — mixer and device parameters, routines, arrangement and session workflow, and diagnostics when you need to look under the hood.
- Mixer, returns, meters, and device control
- Routines for repetitive multi-step actions
- Custom workspace surfaces per project
Requirements
Will it work with your rig?
- iPad running iPadOS 16 or later
- Mac running macOS 12 Monterey or later
- Ableton Live 11 or Live 12 — Standard or Suite
- MaestroBridge on the Mac
- Ableton Remote Script installed and enabled (MaestroBridge does this for you)
- WiFi on the same local network, or a USB cable from iPad to Mac
Not supported: Ableton Live Lite, Live Intro, or versions earlier than Live 11. Max for Live is not required.
Local-first
Your session stays yours
- Ableton session control data stays on your iPad, Mac, and local network.
- Maestro does not copy or upload your Ableton project files.
- Voice and AI features are optional — core control works without them.
- Diagnostics are only shared when you choose to send a report.
Join the beta
The beta is for Ableton Live 11/12 users with an iPad and a Mac. Expect a short setup, real-session testing, fast iteration — and a direct line for bug reports.
No spam. One email when your invite is ready.
Questions
Fast answers
What versions of Ableton Live are supported?
MaestroSuite supports Ableton Live 11 and Live 12, Standard or Suite. Live Lite, Live Intro, and versions earlier than Live 11 are not supported.
Does MaestroSuite require Max for Live?
No. The core connection uses the iPad app, MaestroBridge on Mac, and an Ableton Python Remote Script. No Max for Live device is required for normal use.
Do I need WiFi?
No. MaestroSuite connects over WiFi or USB. USB is the recommended setup for live performance, when latency and stability matter most.
What data leaves my device?
Core session control data stays on your iPad, Mac, and local network. Project files are never copied or uploaded. Optional voice/AI features are the only exception — see the privacy page for specifics.