Conductr. User Manual

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C ON D UC T R . US E R MA NUA L.
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Conductr is a modular Ableton Live controller for iPad: a new way of relating to the touch
screen interface live. Its simple and intuitive, but very sophisticated at the same time made by musicians for musicians.
Conductr meets the needs expressed by artists all over the world in recent years for a
modular, bi-directional and customizable controller, with the ability to control parameters
by using gestures without having to constantly look at the screen. Conductr is designed
to take maximum advantage of multitouch technology singularities and its main goal is to
give an intuitive & unique user experience. It doesnt pretend to be a complete mirrored
Ableton Live replica for the iPad nor a hardware-imitation interface, but an instrument
specifically designed to interact with the software and intended to make sense on a
tablet.
Conductr is a freemium app. What you download for free is a basic version with limited
features: 4 tracks, 2 User Modules and 11 scenes. You can have unlimited features by
purchasing dierent Premium modules on the app itself.
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Thank you for choosing Conductr!
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The Conductr team.
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User Manual
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Do not hesitate to get in touch with the

Conductr Support Team:
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support.conductr.net
support@conductr.net
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
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1. REQUIREMENTS
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2. FIRST SET-UP
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2.1. FIRST SET-UP ON MAC
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2.1.1. Conductr server software set-up on Mac
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2.1.2. Conductr set-up on Ableton Live for Mac
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2.1.3. Connecting your iPad to your Mac
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2.1.4. AdHoc network set-up on Mac
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2.2. FIRST SET-UP ON WINDOWS
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2.2.1. Conductr server software set-up on Windows
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2.2.2. Conductr set-up on Ableton Live for Windows
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2.2.3. Connecting your iPad to your Windows PC
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2.2.4. AdHoc network set-up on Windows XP
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2.2.5. AdHoc network set-up on Windows Vista/Windows 7
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2.2.6. AdHoc network set-up on Windows 8
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3. START PLAYING WITH CONDUCTR
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3.1. SERVER
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3.2. CREATE A PROJECT
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3.3. DELETE A PROJECT
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3.4. SELECTING A DIFFERENT PROJECT
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4. THE PLAYGROUND
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4.1. PLAYGROUND SET-UP
5. SYSTEM MODULES
5.1. CLIPS MODULE
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5.1.1. Control of the clips
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5.1.2. CLIPS MODULE navigation
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5.1.3. CLIPS MODULE SHIFT mode
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5.2. MIXER MODULE
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5.2.1. MIXER MODULE navigation
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5.2.2. MIXER MODULE SHIFT mode
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5.2.3. MIXER MODULE SENDS mode
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5.2.4. MIXER MODULE SENDS mode + SHIFT
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5.3. MASTER MODULE
6. USER MODULES
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6.1. USER MODULES SET-UP
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6.2. SETTING UP A USER MODULE ON CONDUCTR
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6.3. SETTING UP A USER MODULE ON YOUR COMPUTER

(LEARN FUNCTION)
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6.4. EDIT AND DELETE PARAMETERS ON A USER MODULE
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6.5. USING A USER MODULE LIVE
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6.5.1. Parameter control interfaces
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6.5.2. Reset and value memories
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6.5.3. GESTURAL MODE
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6.6. PARAMETERS PERSISTENCE & THE BROKEN

PARAMETERS CASE
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6.6.1. Parameters persistence
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6.6.2. The broken parameters case
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6.6.3. Working with IDs. Some suggestions
7. PREMIUM MODULES & PACKS IN-AP PURCHASE
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7.1. PREMIUM MODULES & PACKS
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7.2. HOW TO BUY PREMIUM MODULES & PACKS
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7.3. RESTORE PURCHASES
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7.4. EARLY USERS VS. THE FREEMIUM VERSION
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1. REQUIEREMENTS:
- Ableton Live 8.2.6 or higher.

- Mac OSX 10.6 or higher / Windows XP or higher.
- Server software (free download at conductr.net/downloads).
- iPad / iPad Mini with iOS 5.0 or higher.
2.FIRST SET-UP:
2.1. FIRST SET-UP ON MAC:
2.1.1. Conductr server software set-up on Mac:
a. Go to conductr.net/downloads.
b. Download the server software CONDUCTR OS X SERVER on your computer.
c. Double-click on "ConductrServer.dmg".
d. Double-click on Install Conductr Server.
e. The installation assistant will guide you step by step.
f. During the installation process, the assistant will ask you to locate your Ableton
Live software in order to install the controller scripts.
g. You can install the controller scripts in all the Ableton Live versions you have.
h. During the installation process, the assistant will ask you if you want to
automatically launch the Conductr Server each time you boot up your computer. If
you do not want to, remember that you will have to launch it manually each time
you use Conductr.
2.1.2. Conductr set-up on Ableton Live for Mac:

a. Launch Ableton Live.
b. Open up the preferences panel (on the menu bar: "Live" > "Preferences").
c. Select the "MIDI Sync" tab.
d. Search for and select Conductr in the pull-down menu that will appear when
clicking on any empty cell in the "Control Surface" list.
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2.1.3. Connecting your iPad to your Mac:

In order to use Conductr, you must connect your iPad and your computer to the
same Wi-Fi network.
Conductr works with a regular Wi-Fi network, even with an Internet connection.*
For a more stable connection, we recommend you create an AdHoc connection
between your computer and your iPad. In order to do that, you must create a
network with your computer and then connect the iPad to it.
*NOTE: If you are using a domestic Wi-Fi network, you will probably have to disconnect
the preset firewall provided by most telecom companies.
2.1.4. AdHoc network set-up on Mac*:

a. Click on the Wi-Fi icon (upper right on your OS menu bar). A menu will pull down.
Select Create network....
b. Name your network, choose a channel and add a password (optional).
c. Select your new network on your iPad ("Adjustments" > "Wi-Fi").
Once Ableton Live is running with Conductr as the selected controller and the
server is enabled, you can run Conductr on your iPad.
*NOTE: You will probably have to disconnect the preset firewall provided by most
telecom companies.
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2.2. FIRST SET-UP ON WINDOWS:
2.2.1. Conductr server software set-up on Windows:
a. Go to conductr.net/downloads.
b. Download the server software CONDUCTR WINDOWS SERVER on your
computer.
c. Unzip the ConductrServer.zip file.
d. Double-click on setup-conductr.exe.
e. The installation assistant will guide you step by step.
f. During the installation process, the assistant will ask you to locate your Ableton
Live software in order to install the controller scripts.
g. You can install the controller scripts in all the Ableton Live versions you have.
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2.2.2. Conductr set-up on Ableton Live for Windows:
a. Launch Ableton Live.
b. Open up the preferences panel (on the menu bar: "Options" > "Preferences").
c. Select the "MIDI Sync" tab on the preferences panel.
d. Search for and select Conductr in the pull-down menu that will appear when
clicking on any empty cell in the "Control Surface" list.
2.2.3. Connecting your iPad to your Windows PC:

In order to use Conductr, you must connect your iPad and your computer to the
same Wi-Fi network.
Conductr works with a regular Wi-Fi network, even with an Internet connection.*
For a more stable connection, we recommend you create an Ad Hoc connection
between your computer and your iPad. In order to do that, you must create a
network with your computer and then connect the iPad to it.
*NOTE: If you are using a domestic Wi-Fi network, you will probably have to disconnect
the preset firewall provided by most telecom companies.
2.2.4. AdHoc network set-up on Windows XP*:

a. Go to "Control Panel" > "Network Connections". You will see your wireless network
device there.
b. Right-click it and select Properties.
c. In the Properties dialog, click on the Wireless Networks and Add.
d. Name your network (SSID) and clear the The key is provided for me
automatically checkbox.
e. Enter a 13-digit password in the "Network Key" and "Confirm Network Key" boxes.
f. Enable the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network checkbox.
g. Click OK in order to save your changes. Your network should be correctly
created.
h. Select your new network on your iPad ("Adjustments" > "Wi-Fi").
Once Ableton Live is running with Conductr as the selected controller and the
server is enabled, you can run Conductr on your iPad.
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telecom companies.
2.2.5. AdHoc network set-up on Windows Vista/Windows 7*:

a. Go to the "Network & Sharing center".
b. Click on Set up a new connection or network.
c. Select Set up a wireless Ad Hoc (computer-to-computer) network". Click on
"Next".
d. Name your network and introduce a 5-digit password.
e. Select "WEP" as Security Type.
f. Enable the Save this network" checkbox and click on "Next".
g. Select your new network on your iPad ("Adjustments" > "Wi-Fi").
telecom companies.
2.2.6. AdHoc network set-up on Windows 8*:

Microsoft has removed the option to create an AdHoc network straight from the
Control Panel.
We have developed a specific script to help all Windows 8 users to set up an
AdHoc network automatically*. Download it at: conductr.net/downloads.
- This script will create a network called "Conductr".
- Password: Conductr01
*NOTE: If you know about scripting, you can edit the script with a text editor in order to
change the network set-up.
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3. START PLAYING WITH CONDUCTR:
Launch Conductr once you have launched Ableton Live on your computer.*
Once you have connected Conductr with Ableton Live, you can change your Ableton Live
set on your computer as many times as you want.
*NOTE: If you selected "NO" when the installation software asked you to automatically
launch the Conductr Server, you'll have to launch it manually each time you want to
use Conductr.
3.1. SERVER:
When launching Conductr, first to appear is the CONDUCTR SET UP screen.
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Select the server you want to use.*
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*NOTE: Usually, only the computer connected to the AdHoc network will appear. Other
computers can appear eventually if more users are connected to the same network
and running the Conductr server.
Other devices can appear if you are working on a regular Wi-Fi network.
3.2. CREATE A PROJECT:

a. Tap on "NEW".
b. Name your project (it can match the name of the Ableton Live set you're using,
although it does not have to necessarily).
c. Tap on "ADD". Your project will be added to the list.
d. On your first time running Conductr, the project list will appear empty. As you create
new projects, they will progressively be added to the list in chronological order (from
newest to oldest). You can go back to them or delete them anytime you want to.
Your projects User Modules (see 6.1.) and Playgrounds last set up (see 4.1.) will be
automatically saved when closing it or selecting a dierent project (see 3.4.).
3.3. DELETE A PROJECT:

a. Tap on the project you want to delete on the projects list.
b. Tap on "EDIT".
c. A "DELETE" button will appear beside the selected project name. Tap it and the project
will be deleted permanently.
d. Tap again on "EDIT" to get back to the project creation and selection mode.
Once you have created or selected a project, tap on the "GO" bar to get to the
PLAYGROUND.
3.4. SELECTING A DIFFERENT PROJECT:

a. If you want to change a project to work with, tap on the GO bottom bar to get into the
PLAYGROUND.
b. Tap on the MODULE SELECTION icon on any view side menu (see 4: THE
PLAYGROUND).
c. Tap on the USER MODULES SET UP. You will get into the USER MODULES SET UP
screen.
d. Tap on the PROJECTS button upper right side and you will get back to the CONDUCTR
SET UP screen.
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4. THE PLAYGROUND:
The first time you go into the PLAYGROUND, it will appear on a 4 empty views mode by
default. Each view has its corresponding side menu.
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Each view can contain a module. You can change each view's module whenever you
want, even while playing live.
Choose which module you want on each view by tapping the MODULE SELECTION icon.
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When getting into a new project's PLAYGROUND for the first time, you can only load
SYSTEM MODULES (5.) until you set up your own USER MODULES (6.).
4.1. PLAYGROUND SET-UP:

The PLAYGROUND is ergonomic: it adapts to your needs.
The PLAYGROUND interface set-up can be changed at any time to four dierent view
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4 views mode
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3 views mode
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2 views mode
1 view mode (full screen)
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The PLAYGROUND interface is set up using each view control icons menu:
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1/2 screen view
Full screen view
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5. SYSTEM MODULES:
5.1. CLIPS MODULE:
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The CLIPS MODULE shows your clips grid like on Ableton Live's session view. Clips are
distributed in columns (tracks) and rows (scenes).
NOTE: In the Conductr freemium version, the CLIPS MODULE is limited to 4 tracks and
11 scenes. You can purchase the PREMIUM CLIPS MODULE to launch all your sets
clips without limitation (see 7: PREMIUM MODULES & PACKS IN-APP PURCHASE).
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5.1.1. Control of the clips:

Clips can be controlled in dierent ways, which can be mixed, like on Ableton
Live's session view:
a. Individual clips control:
1. Tap on a clip to trigger it.
2. To stop a clip, double tap on any empty clip slot in the same track or tap
on the STOP CLIP button on the track's bottom control bar.
b. Tracks groups control:

1. If you have created a tracks group on your Ableton Live set, you can
trigger it as a single unit simply by tapping on the GROUP icon.
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2. You can unfold it by tapping on the group name on the CLIP MODULE top
control bar.
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3. Once the group is unfolded, you can trigger each clip individually (see a.
1).
4. To stop the group, double tap on any empty clip slot in the GROUP icon
track or double tap on the STOP button on the track's bottom controls
bar.
5. You can also stop a single clip within the group (see a.2).
c. Scenes control:
1. To trigger a scene, tap on its PLAY Icon on the MASTER TRACK.
2. To stop a scene, tap on any empty scene PLAY icon on the MASTER
TRACK.
3.To stop all clips, double tap on the STOP button on the MASTER TRACK.
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5.1.2. CLIPS MODULE navigation:

If your clips grid is too big to fit in the PLAYGROUND, you can navigate it dragging
the top control bar horizontally or the MASTER TRACK vertically.
You can also navigate it by moving it in any direction with 2 fingers.
You can link a CLIP MODULE to a MIXER MODULE or even other CLIP MODULES.
Double tap on the MASTER button of each module you want to link and all of them
will move in sync. To detach, double tap again on the MASTER button of the
modules you want to detach.
5.1.3. CLIPS MODULE SHIFT mode:
The CLIPS MODULE side menu features a SHIFT button.
When tapping the SHIFT button, you get quick access to each track's volume
fader and mute button and to the MASTER TRACK volume fader and LOCK
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*NOTE: The LOCK button allows you to lock and unlock the MASTER VOLUME. It can
be very useful in order to avoid accidental Master volume changes while playing live.
5.2. MIXER MODULE:
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The MIXER MODULE allows you to control your Ableton Live set mixer parameters:
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Volume.
Panning.
Mute / Solo / Rec.
Sends.
The MIXER MODULE features Conductr's smart faders: to go straight to 0 dB, double tap
near the 0 dB mark and the fader will automatically move there.
Conductr's smart faders can also be used to silence a track without muting it: double tap
near the minimum volume mark and the fader will automatically move there.
Conductr's smart faders also feature an acceleration detector to adapt to the velocity and
impulse of the user's touch.
NOTE: In the Conductr freemium version, the MIXER MODULE is limited to 4 tracks.
You can purchase the PREMIUM MIXER MODULE to control all your tracks mixer
parameters without limitation (See 7: PREMIUM MODULES & PACKS IN-APP
PURCHASE).
5.2.1. MIXER MODULE navigation:

If your tracks grid is too big to fit in the PLAYGROUND, you can navigate it by
dragging the top control bar horizontally.
If your Ableton Live set features tracks groups, you can control their volume as a
single unit using the fader under the group name. You can also fold/unfold them
by tapping on the group name on the top bar.
If you do not want to risk accidentally muting a track, you can toggle the Mute
buttons with the Mute Hiding button:
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You can link the MIXER MODULE to a CLIP MODULE. Double tap on the MASTER
button of each module you want to link and all of them will move in sync. To
detach, double tap again on the MASTER button of the modules you want to
detach.
5.2.2. MIXER MODULE SHIFT mode:
The MIXER MODULE side menu features a SHIFT button.
When tapping the SHIFT button, you get quick access to each track's panning,
solo and record controls, and to the MASTER VOLUME pan, LOCK* and LIMITER**.
Panning is controlled with Conductr's smart crossfaders: to get back to 0,
double tap near the center bar and the crossfader will automatically move there.
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*NOTE: The LOCK button allows you to lock and unlock the MASTER VOLUME. It can
be very useful in order to avoid accidental MASTER VOLUME changes while playing
live.
**NOTE: The LIMITER button blocks (0 dBs by default) and unblocks (up to 6 dBs) the
tracks maximum volume.
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5.2.3. MIXER MODULE SENDS mode:

The MIXER MODULE side menu features a SENDS button.
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When tapping the SENDS button, you enable the MIXER MODULE SENDS mode.
While on this mode, you can control how much signal is being sent from the
tracks to the return channels.
Tap again on the SENDS button to get back to the standard MIXER MODULE view.
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5.2.4. MIXER MODULE SENDS mode + SHIFT:
While on the MIXER MODULE SENDS mode, you can tap the SHIFT button to
control each single track sends.
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Tap again on the SHIFT button to get back to the standard MIXER MODULE
SENDS view.
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5.3. MASTER MODULE:
The MASTER MODULE features MASTER VOLUME, CUE VOLUME, A/B CROSSFADE and
the usual transport unit controls:
PLAY
STOP
RECORD
NUDGE UP
NUDGE DOWN
METRONOME
TEMPO
FINE TEMPO
TAP
BAR
OVERDUB
UNDO
REDO
LOOP
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TEMPO, FINE TEMPO and BAR values can be modified by dragging their icons up and
down.
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6. USER MODULES:
You can create as many USER MODULES as you want with Conductr.
Each USER MODULE can feature up to 8 parameter controls.
These parameters can belong to any device assigned to any track on your Ableton Live
set. So you can control dierent devices, tracks, sends, etc. within the same USER
MODULE.
Any plug-in you use in your Ableton Live set can be controlled on your USER MODULES.
USER MODULES can be created, edited and deleted live, without aecting other modules
running.
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NOTE: In the Conductr freemium version, you can only create 2 USER MODULES. You
can purchase the PREMIUM USER MODULES to create as many modules as you want
without limitation (See 7: PREMIUM MODULES & PACKS IN-APP PURCHASE).
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6.1. USER MODULES SET-UP:
a. In the PLAYGROUND, tap on the MODULES SELECTION icon on any view's side menu.
b. Tap on the USER MODULES SET-UP icon on the side menu.
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c. You will get to the USER MODULES SET-UP screen:
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d. On the left menu AVAILABLE MODULES, tap on ADD.
e. A new USER MODULE will be added to the list.
f. You can start setting up your USER MODULE on the right menu.
6.2. SETTING UP A USER MODULE ON CONDUCTR:

a. Enter your USER MODULE name on the Name field and tap on intro or minimize the
keyboard*.
b. On the right menu, tap on ADD.
c. Tap on Not Defined. A menu will pop up. You can navigate all your Ableton Live set
devices inside that menu.
d. Select which parameter you want to control with your USER MODULE and tap on
Done. The parameter will be added automatically to your USER MODULE.
You can add up to 8 parameters to your USER MODULE.

Once you are done with the set-up, you can go back to the PLAYGROUND by tapping on
the GO TO PLAYGROUND bottom bar.
*NOTE: This function is optional. If you do not name your USER MODULE, it will be
saved with its default name.
6.3. SETTING UP A USER MODULE ON YOUR COMPUTER (LEARN FUNCTION):

a. Enter your USER MODULE name on the Name field and tap on intro or minimize the
keyboard*.
b. On the YOUR SET NAME CONFIGURATION menu, tap on LEARN. The field will blink
while showing LEARNING.
c. Find what parameters you want to add to your USER MODULE on your desktop Ableton
Live set. Each time you move them with the mouse, they will be automatically added to
your USER MODULE.
d. You can add up to 8 parameters to your USER MODULE.
e. Tap on LEARNING to finish the set-up.
Once you are done with the set-up, you can go back to the PLAYGROUND by tapping on
the GO TO PLAYGROUND bottom bar.
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*NOTE: This function is optional. If you do not name your USER MODULE, it will be
saved with its default name.
WARNING: The LEARN FUNCTION may not work if you try to add a parameter which is
already automatized on you Ableton Live project while playing it. If you want to do so,
use the LEARN FUNCTION when the project is not running.
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6.4. EDIT AND DELETE PARAMETERS ON A USER MODULE:
a. To delete a parameter, tap on DELETE/REARRANGE. Tap on the button on the left side
of the parameter you want to delete. A "Delete" button will appear on the parameter's right
side. Tap on it and the parameter will be eliminated from your USER MODULE. Tap on
"DONE" to finish.
b. To change the parameters list order within the module, tap on DELETE/REARRANGE.
The LIST ORDER icon will appear on each parameter's right side. Tap on the icon and
drag the parameter to the position where you want it. Tap on "DONE" to finish.
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Once you are done with the parameter edits, you can go back to the PLAYGROUND by
tapping on the GO TO PLAYGROUND bottom bar.
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6.5. USING A USER MODULE LIVE:

Your USER MODULES list will appear beside the SYSTEM MODULES list.
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You can navigate this list from top to bottom. Drag it to see its content.
Select the USER MODULE you want to use. You can change each view module whenever
you want, even while playing live by tapping the MODULES SELECTION icon.
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Like the SYSTEM MODULES, the USER MODULES can adapt at any time to any view mode
you wish (see 4.1).
6.5.1. Parameter control interfaces:

There are four dierent parameter control interfaces, depending on their
typology:
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FADERS
Parameters that range from a minimum value (bottom) to a maximum value (top).
CROSSFADERS
Parameters that range from the center to a minimum value (bottom) and from
the center to a maximum value (top).
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SCALES (Step selectors)
Quantified parameters.
BUTTONS
2 position parameters (ON/OFF).
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6.5.2. Reset and value memories:
a. You can recover a USER MODULE parameters original values (the values they
had when the USER MODULE was selected on the PLAYGROUND) whenever you
want. Tap on the RESET icon on your USER MODULE side menu.
b. You can save a USER MODULE parameters values to memory by dragging the
RESET icon into the module. The parameter value will be saved when you drop it*.
You can load that parameter value by tapping on the RESET icon.
*NOTE: When a parameter value is saved, the previous one is eliminated. If you save a
value after changing the parameters original values (the values they had when the
USER MODULE was selected on the PLAYGROUND), these will be erased.
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6.5.3. GESTURAL MODE:

Conductr features a gestural mode that allows you to interact with your USER
MODULE without watching the iPad*.
a. In order to have a better experience, set up you USER MODULE on full screen
mode. (see 4.1).
b. Tap on the MULTITOUCH MODE icon on your USER MODULE side menu.
c. The MULTITOUCH MODE assigns a value to each parameter. Counting the

USER MODULE parameters from left to right:
You can control the first parameter with one finger on any place of the
screen (except on the side menu).
You can control the second parameter with two fingers on any place of
the screen (except on the side menu).
You can control the third parameter with three fingers on any place of the
You can control the fourth parameter with four fingers on any place of
You can control the fifth parameter with five fingers on any place of the
You can control the sixth parameter with six fingers on any place of the
You can control the seventh parameter with seven fingers on any place
of the screen (except on the side menu).
You can control the eight parameter with eight fingers on any place of
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d. If you want to change the control order (changing how many fingers you want
to use), we recommend you to take them o the screen surface first.
*NOTE: In order to use the MULTITOUCH MODE on Conductr, you must disable the
"Multitasking Gestures" feature on your iPad first ("Adjustments" > "General" >
"Multitasking Gestures").
6.6. PARAMETERS PERSISTENCE & THE BROKEN PARAMETERS CASE:

6.6.1. Parameters persistence:
Each Conductrs User Module can contain up to 8 parameters. Each parameter
can belong to any device featured on any track on your Ableton Live set. This is
one of the main innovations brought by Conductr and its been a huge
technological challenge.
What if a device previously set up on Conductr is changed on the Ableton Live
set (i.e. changing its location, moving it to a dierent track or even deleting it)?
Conductr can keep the parameters persistence in any of the aforementioned
cases in real time.
E.g., if a parameter of a device featured on track 1 is being used on a User Module
and the user cuts & pastes the device on track 2 while playing live, Conductr
notices it and changes its location on real time, so the user can keep on using it
without having to modify the set up.
Conductr can also detect these changes and keep the persistence even when
a device or a track are modified on the Ableton Live set while Conductr is not
enabled. When the user opens up the Conductr project related to that specific
Ableton Live set, it will automatically scan the whole project and modify all the
required parameters, so the user can keep on playing it without having to worry
about the changes done on the Ableton Live set. No need to map it again!
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6.6.2. The broken parameters case:

A pop-up notification and an alert icon may appear on the User Modules set-up
screen. It can be edited or deleted. This may happen in the following cases:
When on an Ableton Live set the user deletes a parameter previously mapped
on a Conductrs User Module, it cant be modified by Conductr, obvioulsy.
When trying to map a VST or AU*.
When there are several Conductr projects assigned to a single Live Set (see
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6.6.3. Working with IDs. Some suggestions:

The API provided by Ableton doesnt allow to keep the parameters persistence
by itself. In order to recognize them, Conductr provides an ID (cID for devices
and cIDT for tracks) that is automatically added at the end of each devices or
tracks name when it features any parameter mapped on a User Module.
Because of this, we make some suggestions in order to keep the persistence
and not get broken parameters unnecessarily.

Do not change manually the IDs added by Conductr at the end of a devices or a
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tracks name.
Do not work with various Conductr projects on a single Ableton Live set.
If a parameter appears broken and it doesnt respond appropriately, it can be
refreshed by moving the devices or tracks position on the Ableton Live set.
We recommend to use a dierent Conductr project for each Ableton Live Set.
In order to get an easy and quick interrelationship, we recommend to name each
Conductr project as the Ableton Live set it controls.
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7. PREMIUM MODULES & PACKS IN-APP PURCHASE:
7.1. PREMIUM MODULES & PACKS:

Conductr is a freemium app. What you download for free is a basic version with limited
features: 4 tracks, 2 User Modules and 11 Scenes. You can have unlimited features by
purchasing dierent Premium modules on the app itself.
PREMIUM CLIPS MODULE

The Premium Clips Module allows you to launch all your sets clips without limitation.
PREMIUM MIXER MODULE

The Premium Mixer Module allows you to control all your tracks audio inputs & outputs
without limitation.
PREMIUM USER MODULES

The Premium User Modules Set allows you to create as many User Modules as you want
without limitation.
PREMIUM CLIPS & MIXER PACK

The Premium Clips & Mixer Pack allows you to control all your sets clips without
limitation.
FULL PACK
The Full Pack includes everything: the Premium Clips & Mixer Pack and the Premium
User Modules Set.
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7.2. HOW TO BUY PREMIUM MODULES & PACKS:

Go to the CONDUCTR SET UP screen.
Tap on the GET MORE MODULES AND UNLOCK FEATURES button.
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Select the product you want to buy.
Follow the Appstore instructions.
In case you have any issue, please get in touch with the Conductr Support Team at
support@conductr.net.
7.3. RESTORE PURCHASES:

In case you have purchased a Premium Module or a Preemium Pack and you change
your iPad, simply download the app again on your new device and press the RESTORE
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PURCHASE button on the Conductr Store (located in the CONDUCTR SET UP screen) to
recover your purchases.
In case you have purchased a Premium Module or a Preemium Pack and you have
deleted Conductr, simply download the app again and press the RESTORE PURCHASE
button on the Conductr Store (located in the CONDUCTR SET UP screen) to recover
your purchases.
In case you have any issue, please get in touch with the Conductr Support Team at
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7.4. EARLY USERS VS. THE FREEMIUM VERSION:

Early users are those who purchased Conductr before it was a freemium app.
In case you are an early user, you will automatically get the FULL PACK with no additional
expenses when updating to Conductr v. 1.1.
Please be sure to have iCloud enabled when upgrading to Conductr v. 1.1. iCloud will
keep an activation code. That way, youll always be able to recover your FULL PACK in
case you get a new iPad.
In case you are an early user working on iOS 6 or later and deleted the app before the
update to version 1.1., you will automatically get the FULL PACK with no additional
expenses when downloading Conductr v. 1.1.
In case you are an early user working on iOS 5 and deleted the app before the update
to version 1.1., please get in touch with the Conductr Support Team at
support@conductr.net with your sales receipt to recover it.
In case you are an early user, we strongly recommend to do not delete the app. In case
you have any issue, please get in touch with the Conductr Support Team at
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2.1. FIRST SET-UP ON MAC

2.1.1. Conductr server software set-up on Mac

2.1.2. Conductr set-up on Ableton Live for Mac

2.1.3. Connecting your iPad to your Mac

2.1.4. AdHoc network set-up on Mac

2.2. FIRST SET-UP ON WINDOWS

2.2.1. Conductr server software set-up on Windows

2.2.2. Conductr set-up on Ableton Live for Windows

2.2.3. Connecting your iPad to your Windows PC

2.2.4. AdHoc network set-up on Windows XP

2.2.5. AdHoc network set-up on Windows Vista/Windows 7

2.2.6. AdHoc network set-up on Windows 8

3. START PLAYING WITH CONDUCTR

3.2. CREATE A PROJECT

3.3. DELETE A PROJECT

3.4. SELECTING A DIFFERENT PROJECT

4.1. PLAYGROUND SET-UP

5.1.1. Control of the clips

5.1.2. CLIPS MODULE navigation

5.1.3. CLIPS MODULE SHIFT mode

5.2. MIXER MODULE

5.2.1. MIXER MODULE navigation

5.2.2. MIXER MODULE SHIFT mode

5.2.3. MIXER MODULE SENDS mode

5.2.4. MIXER MODULE SENDS mode + SHIFT

5.3. MASTER MODULE

6.1. USER MODULES SET-UP

6.2. SETTING UP A USER MODULE ON CONDUCTR

6.3. SETTING UP A USER MODULE ON YOUR COMPUTER

6.4. EDIT AND DELETE PARAMETERS ON A USER MODULE

6.5. USING A USER MODULE LIVE

6.5.1. Parameter control interfaces

6.5.2. Reset and value memories

6.5.3. GESTURAL MODE

6.6. PARAMETERS PERSISTENCE & THE BROKEN

6.6.1. Parameters persistence

6.6.2. The broken parameters case

6.6.3. Working with IDs. Some suggestions

7. PREMIUM MODULES & PACKS IN-AP PURCHASE

7.1. PREMIUM MODULES & PACKS

7.2. HOW TO BUY PREMIUM MODULES & PACKS

7.3. RESTORE PURCHASES

7.4. EARLY USERS VS. THE FREEMIUM VERSION

- Ableton Live 8.2.6 or higher.

you use Conductr.

2.1.2. Conductr set-up on Ableton Live for Mac:

2.1.3. Connecting your iPad to your Mac:

2.1.4. AdHoc network set-up on Mac*:

2.2.3. Connecting your iPad to your Windows PC:

2.2.4. AdHoc network set-up on Windows XP*:

2.2.5. AdHoc network set-up on Windows Vista/Windows 7*:

2.2.6. AdHoc network set-up on Windows 8*:

3.2. CREATE A PROJECT:

3.3. DELETE A PROJECT:

3.4. SELECTING A DIFFERENT PROJECT:

4.1. PLAYGROUND SET-UP:

1 view mode (full screen)

1/2 screen view

Full screen view

5.1. CLIPS MODULE: