Ableton Live 10 - mapping question

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Ableton and M4L offer many midi and audio effects and applications to map VST parameters which can be controlled via lfo´s, step sequencers or even randomly.

But I can´t find a way to map actions like next/previous preset, or change the filter of a synth, the wavetable, waveform, sample etc.. Isn´t that possible?
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It is the plugin that has to expose the parameter to the host.

That is, the plugin's dev decides what can be automated or not.

Most plugins don't expose next/previous preset for the host.

If you have Clip Envelope Box open in Session View, or you are in Automation Mode in Arrangement View, and you click in a parameter (knob, slider, etc.) in a plugin, its automation envelope will show up, IF that parameter is exposed to the host.

In Live itself it is easier, you just have to enter MIDI Map Mode (ctrl+M/cmd+M), it shows a color overlay over the MIDI assignable elements.

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Yes, I know everything about MIDI assignment, thanks.
I thought there were other ways to do the trick, like applications or M4L extensions which can record and playback the mouse clicks I do (navigate to a specific dropdown menu to change the filter or something like that..)
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The easiest way would be to have multiple instances of the synth in an instrument rack and fade between them. Not sure your exact application tho.

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