Download my free Ableton template file at the following link
https://subscribepage.io/9CUSqR
Tired of juggling foot pedals while trying to focus on your performance? What if you could live loop completely hands-free—just like Elise Trouw?
In this 2025 update, I’ll show you exactly how to recreate Elise’s hands-free looping setup in Ableton Live 12. We’ll cover multiple methods—from simple automation lanes to advanced MIDI setups using BOME or the new PreArranger pack in Ableton 12.
No pedals. No button pressing. Just effortless, automated live looping.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned Ableton user, I’ll walk you through everything step-by-step.
Plus, I’ve included a FREE Ableton project download to help you get set up even faster (see link above!)
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:51 - What is actually happening?
01:58 - Ableton Live is perfect for this
03:36 - The key looping functions
04:29 - MIDI triggering explained
06:49 - Setting up your looping tracks
08:59 - Four main automation options
09:57 - Option 1 - Lane automation
11:40 - Option 2a - BOME
18:14 - Option 2b - IAC driver
19:28 - Option 3 - Iftah’s prearranger
20:58 - Option 4 - hands free session view
21:48 - Why do I use BOME?
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Download the FREE Ableton project file here:
https://subscribepage.io/9CUSqR
Want to go deeper into BOME MIDI Translator? Check out this video:
https://youtu.be/e33p3h8WdsY
Watch my full live looping performance using this setup:
https://youtu.be/xb7FhW4ArTs
Iftah’s video about Prearranger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnqCJmkxZ_s&t=1454s
Elise Trouw’s YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/@elisetrouw
Watch my video on setting up Ableton Looper
https://youtu.be/_HdzkgBbyu0
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