OpenAI

Use Producer Pal with OpenAI's GPT models through the built-in chat interface.

Pay-as-you-go Pricing

The OpenAI API uses pay-as-you-go pricing which can add up with long conversations. Monitor your usage at platform.openai.com. For flat-rate pricing, use the Codex App or ChatGPT web app with an OpenAI subscription instead.

What You Need

• An OpenAI account with API credits
• Ableton Live 12.3+ with Max for Live. Live 12.4 or later is recommended — some features don't work on older versions of Live. Use the version of Max bundled with Live, or make sure your standalone Max is up to date.

1. Get an OpenAI API Key

1. Go to platform.openai.com/api-keys
2. Sign in with your OpenAI account
3. Create a new API key
4. Copy the key for the next step

2. 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":

3. Open the Chat UI

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

4. Configure OpenAI

In the chat UI settings:

• Provider: OpenAI
• API Key: Paste your key
• Model: gpt-5.2 (or gpt-5.3-codex for complex tasks)

Click "Save".

5. Connect

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

Privacy Note

Your API key is stored in browser local storage. Use a private browser session if that concerns you, or delete the key from settings after use.

Troubleshooting

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