Ableton Cookbook
Mission
Connecting producers through shared workflows to accelerate creative growth and foster authentic musical collaboration.
Vision
We believe every producer has unique techniques worth sharing and learning. Through Ableton Cookbook, we create a space where music makers upload, discover, and build upon each other's workflows—transforming individual creativity into collective musical innovation. We're not just sharing rack presets; we're cultivating a community where producers grow together, one workflow at a time.
What We Do
Ableton Cookbook is a next-generation web application built for Ableton Live users. We make it effortless to share, explore, and remix custom Instruments, Audio Effect, and MIDI Rack workflows—unlocking new creative possibilities for every producer.
Why We Exist
The Ableton rack system captures the heart of your creative process, packaging it into a reusable "recipe" you can save and share. We built Ableton Cookbook to break down barriers, so no producer has to reinvent the wheel. Discover others' secrets, refine your sound, and pay it forward—all in one place.
Who We Are
Founded by Chris Connelly (aka Bass Daddy Devices / Unnecessary Roughness), Ableton Cookbook is driven by one solo developer's passion for bass music production, Max for Live development, and community-powered learning.
How It Works
Upload & Analyze
Drag-and-drop your .adg/.adv/.alp files. Our system reads Ableton version, edition, and workflow structure—then generates an intuitive diagram of nested chains, devices, and signal flow.
Describe & Tag
Add a clear title, detailed description, and custom labels for chains and macros. Help others find and understand your unique workflow.
Explore & Follow
Browse community-curated racks by popularity, ratings, or tags. Follow favorite creators, bookmark inspiring racks, and watch your feed evolve with fresh ideas.
Download & Remix
Download any shared rack for free. Learn by reverse-engineering, tweak parameters, and re-upload your own variant to complete the creative loop.
Our Community
Ableton Cookbook thrives on authentic connections:
Developer API
Tap into our growing dataset via a free, public API. Build Max for Live devices, dashboards, or new tools—any creative integration is welcome. Documentation and code samples available on GitHub.
Roadmap
We're constantly cooking up new features:
Get Started
Ready to supercharge your productions?
- 1 Create an account
- 2 Upload your first rack
- 3 Join the conversation on our Discord
- 4 Share your feedback—your ideas shape our next releases!
Ableton Cookbook is more than a library; it's your creative playground. Let's cook up something amazing together.