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LK - Ableton & Midi Controller
Break free from the mouse and keyboard. Transform your mobile device into a powerful, modular controller for Ableton Live and MIDI gear, featuring high-performance sequencing, expressive MPE, and seamless wireless connectivity.
Transform your tablet into the ultimate MIDI command center. LK bridges the gap between your desktop DAW and your fingertips, providing a modular suite of tools designed for the modern prosumer producer.
Deep Ableton Live Integration
Command your Session View with a powerful matrix that mirrors your project. Launch clips, mix tracks, and edit patterns without ever touching your mouse.
Custom Tactile Interfaces
Replace expensive hardware with assignable faders, knobs, and X/Y pads. Create your perfect workflow to control any MIDI software or external gear via USB or Wi-Fi.
The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.
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Screenshots
LK app interface on a smartphone showing the MIDI matrix and control settings
Interface of the LK app Matrix module showing a grid for launching Ableton Live clips on a smartphone.
LK app Matrix module interface for standalone MIDI sequencing and clip launching
LK app MIDI pads module with MPC style layout for finger drumming
Smartphone screen displaying the LK app custom MIDI controller interface with virtual knobs and sliders
Interactive X/Y pads module in the LK MIDI controller app
LK app Chorder module interface showing hexagonal pads for playing and strumming musical chords on a mobile device
LK app interface showing a double keyboard layout with modulation controls and MPE support for electronic music production.
Description
LK is a flexible remote control application for Ableton Live and MIDI devices, providing a wide range of features and functionality to enhance the production and live performance of electronic music. LK offers tight integration with Ableton Live using our free UBRIDGE desktop application, providing access and control of Ableton Live projects, with both wired and wireless connection options.
LK has extensive MIDI capabilities too, allowing for communication and control of any MIDI compliant software or hardware, even apps running on the same device thanks to virtual MIDI support and AUv3 integration too. LK is split into six unique modules, each available as a separate in-app purchase, offering great value that you can tailor to your specific needs.
LK is also capable of connecting with USB MIDI interfaces which allows you to interact with external gear.
To connect LK to your host computer you will need to download and install a free software utility called UBRIDGE on your computer. It is available for Windows and macOS and it can be downloaded from Imaginando website. See our setup guide for further details in LK’s product page.
MATRIX MODULE
- Live Mode - In Live mode, you can control almost every aspect of Ableton Live directly from LK. The app mirrors your session view, allowing you to launch clips, add tracks and scenes, arm, solo, and mute tracks, and adjust track monitoring, volume, pan, and cue settings on the master track. You can create and edit clips with the powerful built-in clip composer, featuring tools like scales, swing, humanize, horizontal and vertical mirroring, time-shifting notes, pitch swapping, transposing, and even chord and melody generation within a defined range. LK also enables device control within each track, offering a range of generic layouts for quick access and instant parameter adjustments, so you can modify settings without needing to interact directly with your computer.
- MIDI Mode - In MIDI mode, LK enhances workflow with a flexible, independent sequencing environment for streamlined composition and arrangement. Users can create and manage MIDI clips per track, arrange scenes, and send MIDI to other software or hardware. When loaded as an AUv3 in hosts like AUM, LK sequences and coordinates various instruments, perfect for complex setups and live performances. Essential editing tools like signatures, scales and transformative tools simplify MIDI editing, while automation and generative tools enable dynamic compositions. Follow actions and probability settings further smooth transitions, making performance arrangements seamless and spontaneous—all within a single, powerful interface.
PADS MODULE
- Get the MPC feel on your touchscreen with PADS, featuring an arpeggiator and a chorder. When working in Ableton Live mode it automatically maps drum rack pad names to each pad on the app - never miss a pad again. Use it in MIDI mode to quickly play other synth apps.
CONTROLLER MODULE
- Extensive control of 128 parameters with CONTROLLER. Use assignable and customisable knobs, faders, buttons and pads to control MIDI hardware, desktop and mobile DAWs - now with the power of AUv3 integration too.
X/Y MODULE
- Three dimensional parameter tweaking with X/Y PAD. This module can work with CC or NOTE events. In CC mode, a CC can be assigned per axis. In NOTE mode, X is pitch, Y is velocity and Z is Note ON/ Note OFF.
CHORDER MODULE
- Play chords like never before with the CHORDER module. Use this chord generator to build chords and lay them out according to your needs.
KEYBOARD MODULE
- KEYBOARD features 3-axis expression capabilities with scale and range controls. It also allows the possibility of mapping any Live or MIDI CC parameters to be controlled by the X and Y position within each of the keys, providing additional expression to the performance. It also has an MPE mode so you can use it with your favorite MPE compatible synths.
This page is not an official page of the app or its developer, but an independent editorial publication created for informational and commentary purposes. Unless expressly stated otherwise, neither the app nor its developer is affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, authorized by, or otherwise officially connected with MWM, Apple, Google Play, the app publisher, or the app's developer, and nothing on this page implies that the app was developed using MWM's services. Any trademarks, logos, screenshots, and other content remain the property of their respective owners.