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Ableton Live Set ('''.als''') files contain the layout of a set (tracks, devices, audio clips, etc.) created using the Ableton Live audio production software. The format appears to vary significantly between major releases and sometimes even between minor releases ([https://forum.ableton.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=130813 Live 8.1 introduces a new file format!]). | Ableton Live Set ('''.als''') files contain the layout of a set (tracks, devices, audio clips, etc.) created using the Ableton Live audio production software. The format appears to vary significantly between major releases and sometimes even between minor releases ([https://forum.ableton.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=130813 Live 8.1 introduces a new file format!]). | ||
− | As of release 8.2.1, '''.als''' files appear to consist of a [[Gzip|Gzipped]] [[XML]] file | + | As of release 8.2.1, '''.als''' files appear to consist of a [[Gzip|Gzipped]] [[XML]] file |
+ | ==== Information ==== | ||
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+ | * [https://forum.ableton.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=130813 Live 8.1 introduces a new file format!] | ||
+ | * [https://forum.ableton.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=121089&start=15 Decoding ALS file format] | ||
+ | * [http://crooked-hideout.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/ableton-live-set-is-gzipped-xml-ruby.html Crooked Hideout - An Ableton Live Set is gzipped XML + a Ruby gem] | ||
==== Tools ==== | ==== Tools ==== | ||
+ | * [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AATranslator] claims to be able to convert Ableton Live 8 '''.als''' files. (Windows, commercial) | ||
* [https://github.com/mgarriss/guard-live-set guard-live-set] converts Ableton Live Set files to XML as they are saved, allowing the use of version control systems such as [[Git]] or [[Subversion]] | * [https://github.com/mgarriss/guard-live-set guard-live-set] converts Ableton Live Set files to XML as they are saved, allowing the use of version control systems such as [[Git]] or [[Subversion]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:54, 3 February 2015
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[edit] Description
Ableton Live is an audio production workstation for Windows and OS X. As the name suggests, the emphasis of the software is on live musical performance.
Live uses a range of proprietary formats to store audio files and playback information.
[edit] Formats
[edit] Ableton Device Group
Ableton Device Group (.adg) files hold preset data for Racks (chains of instruments, audio / MIDI effects, etc.).
[edit] Ableton Device Preset
Ableton Device Preset (.adp) files hold preset data for individual devices (instruments, effects, etc.).
[edit] Ableton Groove File
Ableton Groove Files (.agr) are used to modify the timing and "feel" of audio and MIDI clips. According to the Using Grooves section of the manual, these can be essentially converted to and from MIDI clips.
[edit] Ableton Live Clip
Ableton Live Clip (.alc) files contain references to audio samples (in WAV or AIFF format) used for a specific clip, along with FX and channel settings where appropriate (according to this forum thread)
[edit] Ableton Live Pack
Ableton Live Pack (.alp) contain packs of content (samples, loops, presets) or packed Ableton Live Set files.
[edit] Sample Files
[edit] Ableton Live Set
Ableton Live Set (.als) files contain the layout of a set (tracks, devices, audio clips, etc.) created using the Ableton Live audio production software. The format appears to vary significantly between major releases and sometimes even between minor releases (Live 8.1 introduces a new file format!).
As of release 8.2.1, .als files appear to consist of a Gzipped XML file
[edit] Information
- Live 8.1 introduces a new file format!
- Decoding ALS file format
- Crooked Hideout - An Ableton Live Set is gzipped XML + a Ruby gem
[edit] Tools
- AATranslator claims to be able to convert Ableton Live 8 .als files. (Windows, commercial)
- guard-live-set converts Ableton Live Set files to XML as they are saved, allowing the use of version control systems such as Git or Subversion
[edit] Ableton Meta Sound
Ableton Meta Sound (.ams) files contain data relating to a microtonal, additive synthesis waveform. They are simply TXT text files with the extension .ams, and contain no audio data as such.
[edit] Information
- Meta Files: Uncovering the .ams format, Part 1
- Meta Files: Uncovering the .ams format, Part 2
- Meta Files: Uncovering the .ams format, Part 3
- Ableton Meta Files (French)
[edit] Tools
[edit] Ableton Max for Live Device
Ableton Max for Live Device (.amxd) files contain custom instruments and effects created in the Max visual programming language
[edit] Information
[edit] Sample Files
[edit] Tools
[edit] Ableton Warp Analysis
Ableton Warp Analysis (.asd) files contain information about analyzed audio data, including warp marker positions.
[edit] Information
- Ableton Reference Manual Version 9 - Audio Clips, Tempo, and Warping
- Teragon Audio - Warping tips in Ableton Live
[edit] Ableton Skin File
Ableton Skin Files (.ask) contain data relating to the colours used in Ableton Live's GUI.
[edit] Tools
[edit] Information
- File Formats
- Electronic File Formats
- Audio and Music
- File formats with extension .adg
- File formats with extension .adp
- File formats with extension .adv
- File formats with extension .agr
- File formats with extension .alc
- File formats with extension .alp
- File formats with extension .als
- File formats with extension .ams
- File formats with extension .amxd
- File formats with extension .asd
- File formats with extension .ask