u/EverLight

Unlike the APC Mini mk1, the mk2 faders are hard-coded to control track volume and can't be MIDI mapped. Midi mapping these faders is essential functionality in my studio and I was about to return the MK2 until I found this solution.

This mod based on the work from u/Tough_Ad_236 frees them up by creating a new control surface choice in Ableton using a modified script file.

The trade-off is the faders no longer control volume when set to volume mode. However Everything else - pads, buttons, pan/send/device fader modes - works as normal.

The below files work for Live version 12.2.7 at time of posting. But the link is direct from my personal backup - so they should continue to be updated for each version of live and work until I stop needing them. Even if I forget to come update this post, give them a go.

You can find the files here.

Installation:

Make sure Ableton Live is closed, then find the scripts folder

C:\ProgramData\Ableton\Live 12 Suite\Resources\MIDI Remote Scripts

Copy the new folder to MIDI Remote Scripts

Copy the entire APC_Mini_MK2_MIDIMAP folder into the MIDI Remote Scripts folder and hit f5 to refresh the folder

You should now see both the original APC_mini_mk2 folder next to your new APC_Mini_MK2_MIDIMAP folder.

Load it in Ableton

1. Open Ableton Live
2. Go to Settings > Link/Tempo/MIDI
3. Select APC Mini MK2 MIDIMAP from the Control Surface dropdown and assign your input and output ports to APC mini mk2
4. Set the fader mode to volume on the APC mini
5. Press Ctrl+M to enter MIDI Map Mode
6. Click a parameter, move a fader and it should now map correctly.

Hope this helps!

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