Getting Started

Welcome to Producer Pal™! This guide will help you get started with using AI for music production in Ableton Live.

Installation

For detailed installation instructions for your preferred AI platform, see the Installation Guide.

Quick options:

• Built-in Chat UI - Works with Gemini, Ollama, and more
• Claude Desktop - Recommended for Anthropic users
• Command Line Tools - Gemini CLI, Codex CLI, Claude Code, and other MCP-compatible coding agents
• Local Models - Run completely offline with Ollama, LM Studio, and other MCP-compatible platforms

Already have an MCP-compatible client? Connect with npx producer-pal (details)

Quick Start

After installation:

1. Open Ableton Live with your project
2. Load the Producer Pal Max for Live device onto a MIDI track (download latest version)
3. Connect to Producer Pal in your AI interface
4. Say "connect to ableton"
5. Try a simple command:
   • "What's in my project?"
   • "Create a new MIDI track called Bass"
   • "Change the tempo to 108 BPM"

User Interface

• Device Interface - The Max for Live device tabs and settings
• Chat UI - The built-in browser-based chat interface

Next Steps

• Check out the usage examples for detailed examples and tips
• Explore the feature list to see everything Producer Pal can do
• Watch the demo videos and video tutorials
• See what's coming in the roadmap

Need Help?

• Visit the Support page for help, bug reports, and more