Ollama

Run Producer Pal completely offline with local models.

What You Need

• Ollama installed
• Ableton Live 12.2+ with Max for Live

1. Install Ollama

Download and install Ollama for your operating system.

2. Download a Model

Download a model that supports tools. Good options:

• qwen3:8b - Good balance of speed and quality
• llama3.3:70b - Higher quality but requires more RAM

Browse models with tool support on the Ollama website.

3. Install the Max for Live Device

Download Producer_Pal.amxd and drag it to a MIDI track in Ableton Live.

It should display "Producer Pal Running":

4. Enable Small Model Mode

In the Producer Pal "Setup" tab, check Small Model Mode. This simplifies tool descriptions for better compatibility with local models.

5. Open the Chat UI

In the Producer Pal device, click "Open Chat UI".

6. Configure Ollama

In the chat UI settings:

• Provider: Ollama (local)
• Port: 11434 (default)
• Model: Your model name (e.g., qwen3:8b)

Click "Save".

7. Connect

Click "Quick Connect" and say "connect to ableton":

Local Model Limitations

Local models work best for simple tasks. Complex edits may require more capable cloud models.

Model Compatibility

If the model responds with garbled text like <|tool_call_start|>... or says it can't connect to Ableton, the model doesn't support tools. Try a different model from the tools category.

Troubleshooting

If it doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting Guide.