What to do if Ableton doesn’t recognize drivers.In this comprehensive guide, I’ll explain how to: You’ll need to set up settings and do the mapping, but after you do that, using the pads and the different knobs for modulating and controlling like tempo fader will be easy. Using a DJ controller in Ableton is possible if the controller sends a MIDI signal (so it can be mapped). You might be wondering, is that even possible? What MIDI signals does it send? Could you use it to fire up samples with the various buttons? Could you use the jog wheels for Ableton chain selectors?
If you’ve been getting into making beats and sampling stuff in Ableton but don’t have a dedicated Ableton midi controller, why not use a DJ controller instead?