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Quick Start

1. Install the Remote Script

Section titled “1. Install the Remote Script”
  1. Download the Remote Script and unzip it
  2. Copy the param8 folder to your Ableton Remote Scripts directory:
    • macOS: ~/Music/Ableton/User Library/Remote Scripts/
    • Windows: ~\Documents\Ableton\User Library\Remote Scripts\
  3. Restart Ableton Live

2. Connect the controller

Section titled “2. Connect the controller”

Plug param8 into your computer via USB-C. It appears as a class-compliant MIDI device — no drivers needed.

3. Configure Ableton Live

Section titled “3. Configure Ableton Live”
  1. Open Preferences → Link, Tempo & MIDI
  2. Under Control Surface, select param8
  3. Set Input and Output to param8 (DAW)
  4. Under Input Ports and Output Ports, activate Remote for param8 (User)

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The controller should light up and display parameter names once connected.

4. Using param8

Section titled “4. Using param8”
  • Turn an encoder to change a parameter value
  • Press Shift + Button 1–6 to switch presets
  • Press Shift + Button 7 for Global mode
  • Press Shift + Button 8 for Device mode
  • Hold Latch then turn encoders to queue changes — release to send them all at once
  • Press Shift + Latch to enter Revert mode

5. Web Editor

Section titled “5. Web Editor”

Open the param8 editor in Chrome (WebMIDI required) to configure:

  • Encoder CC/channel assignments
  • Button CC/Note assignments and toggle mode
  • Preset names
  • Display layout
  • Screen saver timeout