Exciting news for Ableton users – SoundSwitch has released an update that comes with support for Ableton Link. This hardware/software product seamlessly syncs lighting and DJ software. Previously, it was only compatible with Serato DJ and Virtual DJ 8. 

Version 1.6.5 allows users to sync Autoloop lighting scenes with timing information coming from any Ableton Link enabled apps and software, including Serato DJ Pro, Ableton Live 10, and Traktor Pro 2. Check out demonstrations on each in the videos below:

SoundSwitch x Ableton Link:

SoundSwitch x Traktor Pro 2:

SoundSwitch x Serato DJ:

Other new features of version 1.6.5 include the ability to use multiple DMX universes by adding additional SoundSwitch hardware interfaces. SoundSwitch also made UI improvements that elevate and better customize live performances.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ2BJ2d9dTA

With this newly introduced support of Ableton Link, Ableton DJs and producers can effortlessly keep devices in sync and create more possibilities with lighting effects. The full SoundSwitch software/hardware setup is priced at $499 USD. Learn more on the SoundSwitch website.

Will you give SoundSwitch a try? Do you think this is the way of the future for creating more visually stimulating live performances? Leave a comment below and let us know what you think.