LK - Ableton & Midi Controller

LK - Ableton & Midi Controller

Sequencer and Clip Launcher

695 ratings
375 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 4, 2015
  • July 17, 2026

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This application acts as a remote control for Ableton Live and MIDI devices, enhancing electronic music production and live performance. It offers deep integration with Ableton Live and extensive MIDI capabilities for controlling software and hardware. The app is modular, with features available as separate in-app purchases.

Ableton Live integration
MIDI device control
Clip launching and sequencing
Device parameter control
Virtual MIDI and AUv3 support
Modular in-app purchases
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What's New in LK

1.15.11

July 17, 2026

- Fixed MIDI automation recording so that quickly moving a control now captures its latest value at the correct position in time, instead of recording an earlier value or placing it one step late. - Fixed the MIDI Controller module sending an extra, phantom Program Change 0 immediately after each Program Change, which could unexpectedly switch patches on connected gear. - Fixed a crash in the clip matrix that could occur when a clip was cleared while the grid was being rendered on screen. - Fixed a multi-second UI freeze on iOS that could occur when tapping a paste control, caused by reading the system clipboard. - Fixed a crash that could occur when pasting an automation lane after the clip it was copied from had been deleted or a different song had been loaded.

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User reviews

Asking for to purchase extras when recording live set!

Asking to purchase extras in the middle of recording a live set when I’m logged in! I’ve already purchased what I want! Absolute joke!

Inexpensive, yet feature-laden!

Inexpensive, yet feature-laden!

Originally bought as Ableton controller, now an irreplaceable midi music making tool

Like the title says I originally bought this to control Ableton, which it does, but what I didn’t expect I would be using so regularly, is the way it lets me compose music to send to various plugins and instruments, both software and hardware, from within something like AUM. I write the notes in LK and then decide which channels to send them too. I can also send multiple notes to the same channel and split them within LK to send separately within AUM.

It really is a beautiful experience to create notes with LK, and it also has automatic music generation and the ability to tweak existing notes slightly in new and random ways. This helps get me up and running more quickly too as I can just hit auto generate based on the notes specified, and LK generates either the chords or a melody which can then be sent to different outputs at once. Like for example I can run say a few different loops, like a drum pattern, a bass pattern, or a melody, all within the same window of LK, and have the basics of a full track up and running really quickly, and output it to different instruments, drum machines, or analog synths, or whatever really, without me having to spent ages on each element, or using multiple instances of another app to create and run the same amount of midi tracks sent to different instruments. Then I can go back later once everything is up and running and spent more time on what I need to.

There’s also lots of other features too like custom midi controller layouts, arps, and other useful things, all very capable of sending advanced controls to different locations. I used to use different instances of Drambo to send midi to my instruments, and occasionally still do, but compared to LK the process is just too basic as LK allows for more complex routing off the bat, and has a more elegant interface that allows for more flexibility making music. I really like this app and hope the updates keep coming as this is a very useful tool.
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Missing tools and capabilities/ no refund

The app is missing most of the tools that you may need for a digital midi controller. Even with the full purchase. You can’t just use it as a trusted tool. At the same time it is more expensive and does way less than most of its competitors! And at the same time they don’t accept refund requests! So you end up with useless expensive non refundable app. Search for better alternatives before falling for this.
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Enfin

Enfin le contrôleur idéal. Tout essayer : Push, Launchpad, MPC40, xTouch, …
L’application est top. Réactive, accès distant, même les clips dans les tracks affichent le nom du clip. C’est vrai il faut un iPad mais pas forcément une bête de course et on peut en trouver sur le marché de l’occasion pour moins chère qu’un contrôleur physique. Bravo
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Response from developer

Merci beaucoup — ce genre de retour nous touche vraiment. Vous avez fait le tour des grandes références hardware, alors ça compte double. Bonne musique !

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Clip renaming tool not working

Bug

Occasional MIDI note sticking

Bug

UI disappearing and requiring restart

Bug

Wireless connection randomly dropping

Bug

Exclusive track arming mode issues

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Requested Features

6 requests

Add MIDI CC mapping and automation

Feature

Implement vertical view for session mode

Feature

Allow saving and loading of custom settings

Feature

Improve MIDI note and velocity handling

Feature

Add MIDI transformers and generators

Feature

Provide a discounted bundle for all modules

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FAQ

What does LK - Ableton & Midi Controller do?

LK is a flexible remote control application designed for Ableton Live and MIDI devices. It enhances electronic music production and live performance by offering deep integration with Ableton Live and extensive MIDI capabilities to control software and hardware.

How do I connect LK to Ableton Live?

To connect LK to your computer for Ableton Live integration, you need to download and install the free UBRIDGE desktop application from the Imaginando website. This utility allows for both wired and wireless connection options.

Is LK free to use?

The core application is free to download. However, LK is modular, with its six unique modules available as separate in-app purchases. This allows users to tailor the app's functionality to their specific needs and budget.

What devices is LK compatible with?

LK is designed for use on mobile devices and can control Ableton Live projects on Windows and macOS computers via the UBRIDGE application. It also supports communication with any MIDI-compliant software or hardware, including apps running on the same device through virtual MIDI and AUv3 integration.

What are the main use cases for LK?

LK is ideal for controlling Ableton Live during live performances, enabling clip launching, track manipulation, and device parameter adjustments. It also serves as a powerful MIDI sequencer for composing and arranging music, and can be used to control other synth apps or external MIDI gear.