Browser Tools
Load instruments, effects, samples, and presets from Ableton's browser.
Loading Instruments
load_default_instrument
Load the default instrument (Drift synth).
load_instrument
Load an instrument by name.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
name | string | Instrument name |
Examples:
load_instrument("Analog")
load_instrument("Wavetable")
load_instrument("Operator")
load_instrument("Collision")load_drum_kit
Load a drum kit.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
name | string? | Kit name (optional) |
Loading Effects
load_audio_effect
Load an audio effect.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
name | string | Effect name |
Examples:
load_audio_effect("Reverb")
load_audio_effect("Delay")
load_audio_effect("Compressor")
load_audio_effect("EQ Eight")
load_audio_effect("Auto Filter")load_midi_effect
Load a MIDI effect.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
name | string | Effect name |
Examples:
load_midi_effect("Arpeggiator")
load_midi_effect("Chord")
load_midi_effect("Scale")
load_midi_effect("Random")load_default_audio_effect
Load the default audio effect (Reverb).
load_default_midi_effect
Load the default MIDI effect (Arpeggiator).
list_audio_effects
List all available audio effects.
list_midi_effects
List all available MIDI effects.
Browsing
search_browser
Search the browser for items.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
query | string | Search query |
browse
Browse a category.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
category | string | Category name |
Categories: Sounds, Drums, Instruments, Audio Effects, MIDI Effects, Max for Live, Plug-ins, Clips, Samples
browse_path
Browse a specific path within a category.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
category | string | Category |
path | string | Path within category |
Samples & Clips
load_sample
Load a sample into Simpler.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
name | string | Sample name |
load_clip
Load an audio/MIDI clip.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
name | string | Clip name |
list_samples
List available samples.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
category | string? | Filter by category |
list_clips
List available clips.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
category | string? | Filter by category |
Plugins
load_plugin
Load a VST/AU plugin.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
name | string | Plugin name |
list_plugins
List available plugins.
load_max_device
Load a Max for Live device.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
name | string | Device name |
list_max_devices
List available Max for Live devices.
User Library
list_user_presets
List user presets.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
category | string? | Filter by category |
load_user_preset
Load a user preset.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
path | string | Preset path |
Hotswap & Preview
hotswap_start
Enter hotswap mode for a device.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
track_index | integer | Track index |
device_index | integer | Device index |
hotswap_load
Load an item via hotswap.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
name | string | Item to load |
preview_sample
Preview a sample (plays in browser).
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
name | string | Sample name |
stop_preview
Stop sample preview.
Common Workflows
Create a Complete Synth Track
1. create_midi_track()
2. load_default_instrument() // Drift
3. load_audio_effect("Reverb")
4. load_audio_effect("Delay")
5. load_midi_effect("Arpeggiator")Find and Load a Bass Sound
1. search_browser("bass synth")
2. load_instrument("Bass") // Or specific result