Troubleshooting

Quick fixes for the most common hiccups.

A1R shows "waiting for Ableton"

The server is running but Ableton isn't connected. In Ableton, make sure the A1R_MAX Control Surface is selected (Preferences → Link/Tempo/MIDI).

A1R shows this overlay until Ableton connects.

No songs appear

A1R needs locators (or a SONG NAME track). Add a locator named with your song title at the start of each song.

Phone can't open A1R

Phone and computer must be on the same Wi-Fi. Use the exact address A1R shows (including :1234). Some guest/corporate networks block device-to-device traffic.

Changes in Ableton aren't picked up

Re-selecting the Control Surface doesn't always reload — fully quit and reopen Ableton if a script change doesn't apply.