a bit embarrassed question : Quickest way to show a loaded plugin
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- KVRian
- 1151 posts since 2 Feb, 2005
Hi,
So I have been using Live + push 2 for more than 2 years. But I don't know a quick way to show a loaded plugin.
IN session view, I need to move down the mouse cursor to "Device title bar" and then press the "show hide plugin window" (please see the attached pic). Similar things happens in arrangement view. Is it the only way to show the device ? Anyone can help provide a quick way like short-cut key for this ?
Regards!
Cowby
So I have been using Live + push 2 for more than 2 years. But I don't know a quick way to show a loaded plugin.
IN session view, I need to move down the mouse cursor to "Device title bar" and then press the "show hide plugin window" (please see the attached pic). Similar things happens in arrangement view. Is it the only way to show the device ? Anyone can help provide a quick way like short-cut key for this ?
Regards!
Cowby
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- Banned
- 11467 posts since 4 Jan, 2017 from Warsaw, Poland
Shift+TAB switches what's visible at the bottom, so while pressing it you can use the other hand to already travel to where the plugin device will show up. There's no dedicated button to open a plugin window, because a typical chain can include numerous plugins, so how would Live know which one you want?
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1151 posts since 2 Feb, 2005
The only workaround for me is set "Auto hide plugin window = off" and then all plugins will be hanging on the screen until I pressed (Control-Alt-P). But when I really close it (by clicking the "X"), I need to repeat the procedure as shown in my picture. This workaround only good for not more than 10 VSTs loaded or you have dual monitors.
But comparing to Bitwig, Cubase, Studio one, the inspector is on the left hand side... So I can easily click on the small square to display that particular plugin.
But comparing to Bitwig, Cubase, Studio one, the inspector is on the left hand side... So I can easily click on the small square to display that particular plugin.
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- KVRAF
- 2299 posts since 23 May, 2012 from London
You're right to be embarrassed...Ableton

Always Read the Manual!
- Banned
- 11467 posts since 4 Jan, 2017 from Warsaw, Poland
sloooooooowwwww
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- KVRAF
- 4082 posts since 22 Aug, 2012
I have these enabled:
- Multiple Plug-In Windows
- Auto-Hide Plug-In Windows
- Auto-Open Plug-In Windows
Then the appropriate windows open and close when I click each track.
Still a case of juggling windows though to see what I need to see.
- Multiple Plug-In Windows
- Auto-Hide Plug-In Windows
- Auto-Open Plug-In Windows
Then the appropriate windows open and close when I click each track.
Still a case of juggling windows though to see what I need to see.