When sharing Ableton Live project files to another computer, you’ll want to collect all and save to prevent missing audio and devices.
FAQ Category: Organization
What is a .alp and how to create it in Ableton Live?
Ableton Live lets you create a zip file of your project and the samples used, but in a smaller, condensed format. Read this and learn how to make a .alp file
How Do I Recover Lost Project Files?
Ableton Live 10 has introduced a file handling improvement that automatically creates a Backup folder within a Project after a Live Set is saved. This folder contains the 10 most recently saved versions of the Set. You can access the backups either via the Live Browser or directly from within the Project Folder on your […]
Automatically replace missing files Ableton?
After opening an .als project which has missing files, Ableton Live will notify you that is has missing files with an Orange banner located in the bottom left corner of the screen that reads, “Media files are missing. Please click here to learn more.” If you click the word “here” on that banner, Live will […]
Why do I keep missing files when opening Ableton projects?
If you find that you’re frequently missing files when opening project files, it’s important to save your project files using the “Collect All and Save” option (located in the same menu as “File, Save As.”) If you have a folder on your computer where you keep all your samples, and for some reason that folder […]