Tips & Tricks

Using Loopback to Record 2020 Sounds into Ableton Live

This tip uses Loopback and Ableton Live, but the similar can be done with routing applications like BlackHole and other DAWs.

Loopback Settings

• Click + New Virtual Device to create a new virtual device.
• Rename the virtual device to your liking.
• Make sure that Path-Thru is in Sources.
• Add an Output Channel.

Ableton Live Settings

• Change the audio input device to a Loopback virtual device.
• Make sure Stereo Input 1/2 and Stereo Input 3/4 are enabled in Input Config.

2020 Settings

• Change the audio output device to a Loopback virtual device.
• Now you can record OUT1 and OUT2 into Ableton Live.