Control Ableton Live with Wiimote

Controlling Ableton Live using a Wiimote, changing the cutoff and resonance settings and the tempo of the beat.

Done using Glovepie, Midiyoke and of course notepad.exe
First tryout with the Wiimote and ableton, so there's more coming!

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Wiimote
• Ableton
• Live
• Glovepie
• hack
• DIY
• Wii
• midi
• music
• electronic
• sound

[walzpampe]

how do you connect ableton to the controller?

[lebasson]

On PC: connect the wiimote to windows using bluetooth, then use the program GlovePIE to connect the Wiimote input values (like rotation, acceleration, buttons, etc) to MIDI output signals which are internally routed to Ableton, making those MIDI signals control stuff like filters, volumes, etc.

[nativeops]

hey, not a bad midi controller. can i use it with out buying a Wi?

[lebasson]

yes. You just need to buy a Wiimote and have a pc/mac with bluetooth support.

[junglestreet]

isnt it funny that the remote is more important of a tool than the gaming system? I find that fascinating. Yeah, it can have your computer pmp out Drum-n-Bass at the flick of your wrist! finally there is an easier way.

[lebasson]

I couldn't agree more. Isn't it fascinating to see how suddenly everyone is jumping on the 'physical interaction' train? It like everyone would've wanted it for ages but all it took was someone to make a tool like the wiimote. Damn, could've made a lot of money launching a thing like that a year ago :)

[suszon]

@walzpampe I created tutorial have a look if you inserted

Nintendo Wii Remote ( Wiimote PC ) Midi Controller For Ableton Live - Guide How To Do This▼

czesmazaki.hubpages.com/hub/wi­imote-midi-controller

[KungFuDJ]

Has anyone got the wii dj hero turntable to work in oder to scratch with dj/music software yet? If so can anyone offer a dj hero glove script that works with the wii I would be most appreciative. Can anyone gre this working for pc? Is it possible?

[smash4686]

Hi, have you got a script for that? I'm trying to control an X and Y pad using the motion sensor but it just jumps all over the place. I don't seem to be able to find any tutorials directed at just that.

[walzpampe]

@lebasson thank you very much.... that helps!

[inofaith]

Check out WiiJ Timski, he does custom Max patches etc.

[Ikillednervous]

Yeah... the m-audio midair