How RadialOS talks to Ableton.

RadialOS uses a small Ableton Remote Script called RadialControl. It takes up one Control Surface slot so the desktop app can send commands into Ableton Live cleanly.

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No MIDI keyboard needs to be connected. RadialControl is the bridge between the wheel and Ableton.

A desktop app you can set and forget.

RadialOS runs as a small companion app on your computer. Keep it in the taskbar or tray, let it start on startup, and it is ready when Ableton opens.

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Lives on your desktop

Open the workspace when you want to edit the wheel, then leave RadialOS running in the background.

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Tray ready

Keep quick access close by without needing the main window open during a session.

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Start on startup

Turn on startup launch once, then RadialOS is ready whenever your studio machine is.

Ableton Live settings showing RadialControl selected in the Control Surface list

Set RadialControl once, then work from the wheel.

In Ableton Live, open Settings → Link, Tempo & MIDI and choose RadialControl in one Control Surface row. Leave the Input and Output fields on None unless Ableton asks otherwise.

1

Install the bridge

RadialOS copies RadialControl into your Ableton User Library Remote Scripts folder.

2

Select RadialControl

Use one Control Surface slot in Ableton so RadialOS has a safe command path.

3

Build your wheel

Scan the catalog, assign plug-ins, and launch them from your mouse position.

Short demos

See the setup and workflow in motion.

These clips are short MP4s hosted with the site, so visitors can watch the exact RadialOS flow without leaving the page.

Install RadialControl

Pick RadialControl in Ableton's Control Surface list. Input and Output can stay set to None.

Drag plug-ins to the wheel

Scan the Ableton catalog, then drag your most-used plug-ins or devices onto radial slots.

Launch without menu diving

Hold the keybind, flick toward a slot, and keep your session moving.

Follow the current track

RadialOS can react to the selected track so the wheel feels connected to your Live set.

Hide unused slots

Keep the overlay clean by hiding empty wheel positions when you want a tighter look.

One setup step, then less clicking forever.

RadialControl gives RadialOS a reliable lane into Ableton, while the wheel stays fast and visual.

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