Controlling Ableton objects from mxj

kmll's icon

I have just started out using M4L and mxj and I have written my first java "Hello world "externals;) I am familiar with the Java programming language but I am still trying to get my head around the possibilities in M4L - e.g is it possible to start/stop a clip in Ableton from a Java external?

Jan M's icon

Hi KMLL,
the Live Api is not accessible via Java, only through JavsScript.
cheers j

kmll's icon

Hi - Thank you for the reply! Javascript would be a good route to go / alternative since I have also developed quite a bit with that in the past. Do you happen to know of any good resources describing accessing ableton objects from js?

//I noticed your username - my real name is actually also Jan:)

Thanks Jan

Christopher Dobrian's icon

live api javascript search results,
and specifically Post 256093

Jan M's icon
kmll's icon

Thank you Christopher and Jan for the info and links. I really look forward to exploring javascript in max to access live objects:)