In the window that appears, enter the authorization code for Xpand!2.

Once you have signed in, click on Licenses > Redeem Activation Code.

If you do not already have one, click on Sign-in and the select Create New Account in the window that appears to create your new account.

In the top left corner, click on Sign-in to sign into your account.

You can find this in your Applications folder on your Mac and under All Programs on Windows. Here's a quick and easy way to Authorize your plugins by using the ilok License Manager. The plugins will install a software called the iLok License Manager that will help keep track of your plugins and allow you to move them later on if necessary. exe (Windows) or Xpand!2.pkg (Mac.) If you do not know how to extract a file on your Windows computer, click here to learn.īefore scanning the plugins into Ableton Live Lite, make sure that they are fully authorized and ready to go.

Once you have download the file, extract the Xpand!2 Setup compress folder and run the Xpand!2 Setup.

Click on the to download the Xpand!2 software for Mac or Windows (PC).

Go to your Alesis account, login and select My Product.

Virtual Instruments and Plugins Installing the AIR Xpand!2

Check and adjust your latency slider in Preferences under the Audio tab if you notice an echo or lag in the trigger response, then close the menu.įor more information on how to deal with latency, click here.

Then Turn Track on the Alesis VI controller Output.

Turn Track and Remote on for Alesis VI Controller Input.

For both Input and Output choose Alesis VI controller.

But if you have Ableton Live Lite version of 9.1 or lower you want to proceed with the following steps: Note: If you have Ableton Live Lite version 9.2 or higher, you will see the Midi setup will automatically be ready for the keyboard (Keys, pads, knob and transport will be set).

In the window that opens, select the MIDI/Sync tab.

Choose Live > Preferences (Mac) or Options > Preferences (Windows).

Note: VI controller is class-compliant which means that it will work with any modern Mac or PC without the need to download any software or drivers.

Connect the VI contrller to your computer using a USB cable.

Adjusting the Ableton Live Lite Plugin Sources.

This article walks through how to set up the VI series controller with Ableton Live Lite. The Alesis VI series is an advanced USB/MIDI keyboard MIDI controller that lets you take command of your music software with a series of pads, knobs, and buttons.

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