A1R Guide

Jump Modes

Control exactly how A1R moves between sections and songs.

ModeBehaviour
1 Bar (default)Jump is quantized to the next bar — musically tight. Uses Ableton's native launch quantization.
SectionWaits until the current section ends, then jumps — seamless arrangement flow.
InstantJumps immediately on tap.

A pending jump is shown with a red blink on the target section until it lands. Change the mode from the transport, or with Ctrl + > / Ctrl + <.

Tap the mode button to switch between 1 Bar, Section and Instant.

Tap the mode button to switch between 1 Bar, Section and Instant.