This Program is designed to be used with Ableton Live. (MAX49 comes with Ableton Live Lite
Akai Edition.)
For use with Propellerhead Reason. This Program supports the Reason Remote protocol with
supplied codec files, which you may need to install. Each module in Reason will automatically
map itself to MAX49's controllers. This allows you to use a single MAX49 preset to control all of
the modules in Reason.
For use with Steinberg Cubase.
For use with Apple Logic Pro.
For use with Image-Line FL Studio.
For use with FXpansion's GURU.
For use with Pro Tools.
A standard General MIDI drum and controller mapping, ideal for general drum use.
A general mapping in which MAX49's PADS use a chromatic scale.
User Programs – for your own use!
The included Programs are intended to be a starting point for your use. You can easily edit and store
your own Programs (see the EDIT MODE section of the included MAX49 Quickstart Guide). The
software mentioned in this manual allows incredible amounts of control with MAX49. By using
multiple MIDI channels, controllers, pad modes and program changes, you can easily create some
incredible music.
Enjoy!
The Akai Professional Team
Ableton Live
Setup
To install and use the Live controller map, follow these instructions:
1. Download the Ableton Live controller map to your computer from the included CD or from www.akaipro.com/max49
2. With Live closed, copy the entire MAX49 folder (the folder itself, not just its contents) to the following location in your
Note: The AppData folder is a hidden folder. To make this folder visible:
1. On your PC, open Computer.
2. Select the Organize menu at the top of the window, and choose Folder and search options.
3. In the window that opens, select the View tab.
4. Scroll down, locate, and select Show hidden files and folders.
5. Click Apply, then OK.
Windows XP:
C:\Documents and Settings\[YourUserName]\Application Data\Ableton\Live [VersionNumber]\Preferences\User
Remote Scripts
Note: The Application Data folder is a hidden folder. To make this folder visible:
1. On your PC, open My Computer.
2. Select the Tools menu at the top of the screen, and choose Folder Options.
3. In the window that opens, select the View tab.
4. Scroll down, locate, and select Show hidden files and folders.
5. Click Apply, then OK.
Mac
Macintosh HD f Users f [YourUserName] f Library f Preferences f Ableton f Live [VersionNumber] f User
Remote Scripts
3. Connect MAX49 to your computer with the included USB cable. Open Ableton Live.
.
4. On MAX49, select the Live or LiveKS Program. Press the VALUE DIAL to load it.
Note: If you have edited MAX49's Programs and are unable to load the Program, use the supplied Vyzex editor to
load the Factory Preset Bank and "PUT" or download the factory preset bank into MAX49.
5. Open Live's Preferences window.
Windows: Options f Preferences.
Mac: Live Menu f Preferences.
6. Select the MIDI Sync tab on the left-hand side.
7. Select MAX49 as the Control Surface.
Windows: Set the Control Surface to MAX49 and set the Input and Output to USB Audio Device.
Mac: Set the Control Surface, Input, and Output to MAX49.
Note:MAX49 will be the last
8. Under MIDI Ports, next to Input, set the Track and Remote settings to On. This allows Live to accept Track and
Remote MIDI from MAX49.
9. Close the Preferences window.
item in the Control Surface drop-down menu.
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Live
When using MAX49's Live Program, the controls' behavior is as follows:
TRANSPORT CONTROLS (Play, Stop, Rec, etc.): These controls are set to MIDI CC, so they will work accordingly in the
software.
BANK 1-8:
TOUCH FADERS: These control various parameters in your software Devices (Instruments, Audio Effects, etc.).
S-SWITCHES: These switch the TOUCH FADERS between various "banks" so you can control different sets of
parameters within that Device.
BANK 9-16:
TOUCH FADERS: These control the volume level of Tracks 1-8.
S-SWITCHES: These record-arm Tracks 1-8.
BANK 17-24:
TOUCH FADERS: These control the Send A levels of Tracks 1-8.
S-SWITCHES: These record-arm Tracks 1-8.
BANK 25-32:
TOUCH FADERS: These control the Send B levels of Tracks 1-8.
S-SWITCHES: These record-arm Tracks 1-8.
Note: [SEQ CC] is set to MIDI CC #74, so MAX49 will send CC #74 anytime its Sequencer is on. You can change the
CC# in Edit Mode. See the EDIT MODE section of the included MAX49 Quickstart Guide.
LiveKS
This Program is almost the same as the Live Program described above, but this version allows you to turn MAX49's
Sequencer on/off by pressing keys on its KEYBOARD. To do this:
1. Press SEQ SELECT so it is lit.
2. Press ON/OFF so it is lit.
3. Press and hold a key on MAX49's KEYBOARD. The Sequence will play (in that key) while the key is being held.
When you release the key, the Sequence will stop.
Note: (To "latch" the Sequencer, press [LATCH] so it is lit. When this button is activated, Sequencer playback will
continue even after the key is released.)
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Propellerhead Reason
Reason allows for vast control of its parameters. Propellerhead Software has developed a way to remap a single control
surface to each of the modules in Reason. This protocol is called Reason Remote. We have included all the files
necessary to enable Reason to find MAX49 and map its controls to whatever module you have selected in the sequencer.
Setup
1. Install the MAX49/Reason preset file.
Note: You must have the following version of Reason:
• Windows 7/Vista/XP: Version 3.0.4 (or later)
• Mac: Reason Version 3.0.5 (or later)
Windows 7/Vista
1. Double-click the Computer icon on the desktop, then double-click Local Disk (C:).
2. Towards the upper-left of the window, select the Organize menu, and choose Folder and Search Options.
3. At the top of the window that opens, select the View tab.
4. In the list titled Advancedsettings, double-click the Show hidden filesand folders option.
5. Click Apply, then click OK. The Folder Options window will close.
6. The Akai Reason Remote Files folder (on the included CD) contains two folders: Lua Codecs and Maps.
Open the Lua Codecs folder.
7. Copy the folder titled Akai into the following directory on your computer: C:\Program Data\Propellerhead
Software\Remote\Codecs\Lua Codecs.
8. Next, in the Akai Reason Remote Files folder, open the folder titled Maps
9. Copy the AkaiMAX49_100 file to the following directory on your computer: C:\Program Data\Propellerhead
Software\Remote\Maps.
10. Connect MAX49 to your computer with the included USB cable.
Windows XP
11. Open Reason and select the Edit menu from the top of the screen, and open
12. Using the pull-down menu at the top of the Preferences window, choose Control Surfaces And Keyboards.
13. Click the Add button.
14. Select Akai from the Manufacturer list.
15. Set the In Port to USB Audio Device.
16. Set the Out Port to USB Audio Device.
17. Click Ok and then close the Preferences window.
1. The Akai Reason Remote Files folder (on the included CD) contains two folders: Lua Codecs and Maps.
Open the Lua Codecs folder.
2. Copy the folder titled Akai into the following directory on your computer: C:\Documents and settings\All
5. Connect MAX49 to your computer with the included USB cable.
6. Open Reason and select the Edit menu from the top of the screen, and open Preferences.
7. Using the pull-down menu at the top of the Preferences window, choose Control Surfaces And Keyboards.
8. Click the Add button.
9. Select Akai from the Manufacturer list.
10. Set the In Port to Akai MAX49 Port 1.
11. Set the Out Port to Akai MAX49 Port 1.
12. Click Ok and then close the Preferences window.
2. On MAX49, select the Reason or ReasonKS Program. Press the VALUE DIAL to load it.
Note: If you have edited MAX49's Programs and are unable to load the Program, use the supplied Vyzex editor to
load the Factory Preset Bank and "PUT" or download the factory preset bank into MAX49.
Reason
To see how the MAX49 controls are mapped to each module in Reason, please refer to the tables on the following pages.
You can always change how controllers are mapped by modifying the MAX49.remotemap file. This will allow you to
customize how Reason and your MAX49 work.
ReasonKS
This Program is almost the same as the Reason Program described above, but this version allows you to turn MAX49's
Sequencer on/off by pressing keys on its KEYBOARD. To do this:
1. Press SEQ SELECT so it is lit.
2. Press ON/OFF so it is lit.
3. Press and hold a key on MAX49's KEYBOARD. The Sequence will play (in that key) while the key is being held.
When you release the key, the Sequence will stop.
Note: (To "latch" the Sequencer, press [LATCH] so it is lit. When this button is activated, Sequencer playback will
continue even after the key is released.)
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Reason/MAX49 Mappings
::: GLOBAL CONTROLLERS :::
MAX49 CONTROL REASON FUNCTION
Stop
Play
Record
Switch 7
Switch 8
Switch 15
Switch 16
Stop
Play
Record
Device Select Up
Device Select Down
Program Down
Program Up
MIXER 6:2
MAX49 CONTROL REASON FUNCTION MAX49 CONTROL REASON FUNCTION
Channel 1 Level Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 2 Level Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 3 Level Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 4 Level Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 5 Level Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 6 Level Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 7 Level Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Master Level All Groups
Channel 8 Level Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 9 Level Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 10 Level Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 11 Level Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 12 Level Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 13 Level Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 14 Level Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 1 Pan Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 2 Pan Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 3 Pan Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 4 Pan Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 5 Pan Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 6 Pan Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 7 Pan Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 8 Pan Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 9 Pan Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 10 Pan Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 11 Pan Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 12 Pan Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 13 Pan Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14
Channel 14 Pan Levels Pan Mutes1 1-14