Hi everyone,
Some time ago I got a Minilab 3. For the price I think it is a great little device. However, I find the implementation of the DAW integration a bit weak. So, I modified the Remote Script to expand its capabilities. Especially to take advantage of the 8 infinite encoders, which by default work as normal pots. The Minilab 3 now:
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When a new device is selected, the encoders align to the values of the parameters they control.
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And, it can access all of the parameter banks of the devices.
I repurposed two buttons of the Transport Bank of the Minilab 3. The Loop button now cycles through the parameter banks. The name of the device and the bank are displayed on the Minilab 3 display. Also, the Tap button now toggles the metronome on and off.
Another change I made is that when moving the playhead using the Display Encoder, the time is now given in bars and beats instead of seconds.
I want to share my custom script so that if anybody finds it cool they can use it and also to serve as a reference for somebody who wants to customize its own remote control script.
You can find it in my GitHub repo: https://github.com/diegorad/Minilab_3_banks
Important note: This script has only been tested in Ableton 12.1.5. Due to updates on Live’s embedded python, this script doesn’t work on Live 12.0 and older versions. However, if you are running Live 12.0, it is possible to replace the .pyc files of the script with copies of the original ones provided with Ableton and it should work.
