Quick Launcher puts your favorite presets one keypress away. Map the Launch button once, add your go-to presets to one folder, and a compact launcher opens directly at your cursor whenever you need it.

Platforms
macOS/Windows
Format
Max for Live Needs Ableton Live Suite, or Live Standard with the Max for Live add-on.
Includes
PDF manual, free updates
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Why producers use Quick Launcher

  • Favorite presets within reach

    Launch Ableton Live and Max for Live device presets, racks, and VST3/AU plugin presets from one compact window.

  • Opens at your cursor

    Press your mapped key or MIDI control and Quick Launcher appears where you are working, ready to launch.

  • Click or press 1-9

    Launch visible slots with the mouse or number keys while building chains.

  • Folder-based tabs

    Organize favorites into folders and Quick Launcher turns them into simple category tabs.

  • Pin mode

    Keep the launcher open when you want to add multiple devices or presets in a row.

  • Edit mode

    Reorder presets, rearrange tabs, and choose from over 100 custom and themed icons so your launcher feels like your setup.

  • Smart insertion

    Loads presets after the selected device where possible, or at the end of the selected track.

  • Lightweight and focused

    Built to stay out of the way until you need it.

Used in real sessions

4.9 out of 5 from 20 Gumroad ratings

★★★★★
“Fantastic 👏 A must buy.”
ELPHNT · Jun 2026
★★★★★
“I had an issue and the developer worked with me to resolve it extremely quickly. And what a great device!”
keanan stewart · Jun 2026
★★★★★
“I hate using buzz words but it needs to be said: this is a game changer.
I admit that I'm not the most organised and honestly I kind of like things to be a little bit haphazard, but a single key stroke to bring up my most used tools (or any tools) and it opens where my mouse pointer is, I mean how you come up with this?
It's clean, fast and makes access to the tools I need easy.
My only critique is that Quick Launcher has made more difficult to open plugins the old fashioned way.”
Tony Ferguson (he/him) · Jul 2026
★★★★★
“Quick Launcher is genuinely useful, even if you already have a well-organized library and a Stream Deck. The floating menu that appears right under your cursor is simply the fastest and most fluid way to load your favorite devices, nothing else comes close.

Setup is straightforward, tab organization is clean, and everything feels snappy both when opening the window and loading a device. A real must-have.

On top of that, LWT's support is outstanding. Had an issue with a User Library stored on an external drive, and it was handled with impressive speed and care.”
Arnaud Kervarec · Jun 2026
★★★★★
“Do not hesitate for a second to get this, it's an absolute game-changer. I can't even fathom how it works or why it looks so stylish, but I wish Quick Launcher existed years ago. It’s impressed me so much that I’m leaving my first-ever Gumroad review. I also needed a tiny bit of help with setup, and the developer got back to me straight away to guide me through. Download this and start it ASAP! LWT are 10/10.”
Lawrie Mcinnes · Jun 2026
★★★★★
“Love it! - 1 thing I wish it had though, was a way to disable the quick launch 1-9 on category folders. Realistically, for me, the quick launch function would be those GOTO everyday plugins, rather than the folder I selected last time I opened it. I would love to able to select a folder and make that the 'GOTO' / 'Favs' folder to launch just those plugins 1-9. Also, it would be great if the pin function meant that when you press 1-9 the quick launcher loads / becomes the focus window, without having to use a dedicated 'Launch' shortcut key first. I don't know if either are possible, but if they are that'd be unreal! - Cheers!”
Jamie Anderson · Aug 2026
Reply from Live Workflow Tools

Hey Jamie, thank you for the great review and ideas! I am working on a new update at the moment and added those points to the ideas I will check out for it 🙌

★★★★★
“i love it so much”
Afinity · Sep 2026
★★★★★
“great plugin and very responsive devs”
Krupa · Jun 2026
★★★★★
“Fantastic tool. Put everything I need at easy reach. The customisable layout really helps me with decision making while remaining in the flow. Using the native live browser feels like going back to the stone age after using Quick Launcher.”
Clem Prch · Jun 2026
★★★★★
“Excellent tool that improves the Session Workflow.
I don't need to open the navigator from Ableton ever again. This + the Auto Track Color is a life-changer in my music sessions. Highly recommended!”
muhlnikelsmith · Jun 2026
★★★★★
“This is the actual game changer”
jefnijs · Jun 2026
★★★★★
“This is amazing! Thank you for this tool. It would be nice however, if the “pin option” could also be stored into the settings, so that it keeps turned on. And in addition to that, I’d wish for a position setter, so that I can choose where the plugins should be put in (before/after currently selected, start/end of chain) :-)”
hugster5 · Jul 2026
★★★★★
“Just amazing.

It's clean, well-organized and makes my workflow a lot faster. Getting everything set up properly takes a little time, but you earn it back quickly. Support was quick and helpful when I had questions during setup.

Thanks for making my life easier.”
RayvdL · Jun 2026
★★★★★
“The most needed M4L device ever!”
Anonymous · Jun 2026
★★★★★
“i love it but one thing that's keeping me from almost fully abandoning the search bar for presets is that there is no folders in folders option. If i wanna go back to presets from older projects it would be lovely to be able to create the path 'songs -> 'song name' -> preset' it would be amazing if that was added in”
norakorramusic · Sep 2026
★★★★★
“The application is really great for improving the workflow. I had been looking for something like this for a long time, thank you.

The only issue is that on Windows, launching an instrument or effect is very slow.”
Anonymous · Jul 2026
★★★★★
“Love this little device. It has improved my workflow a lot and I'd recommend this for anyone looking to do so. Only gripe I have is that it sometimes wont resize as I want it, and that moving devices around the list is inconsistent, as the devices will jump around seemingly at random whenever I try to move just one specific device.”
My Ableton Journal · Oct 2026
Reply from Live Workflow Tools

Thanks a lot, really glad it helps your workflow! The resizing and the devices jumping around when you move one are both on my list, I'll look into them for the next update.

Setup in 3 quick steps

  1. Drop Quick Launcher into your set.

  2. Put your favorite presets into the Quick Launcher folder.

  3. Done ✅ Map the Launch button in Live and start quick-launching.

Common questions

Does Quick Launcher work on macOS and Windows?

Yes. Quick Launcher works on macOS and Windows. On some Windows systems, it can feel a little less instant because Live handles preset file requests differently there.

Do I need to reorganize my whole preset library?

No. Quick Launcher uses its own folder, so you can copy or save your favorite presets there and keep your existing Live Browser structure as it is.

What preset files can Quick Launcher load?

Quick Launcher can load Ableton Live and Max for Live device presets, Ableton racks, VST3 presets, and Audio Unit presets on macOS. It works with preset files, so you can add the same device multiple times with different settings or configurations.

Do I need Quick Launcher in every Live Set?

Your mapping is saved with the Set, so add Quick Launcher to your default Live Set and it's ready in every new project.

Continued support and free feature updates included. If you run into an issue or have an idea that would make Quick Launcher better, simply send me a message.

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