Quick-Launch Your Favorite Presets 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. Part of the Live Workflow Tools series, used by 9,000+ Ableton Live users. Click a slot or press 1-9 to load Ableton Live and Max for Live device presets, racks, and VST3/AU plugin presets without digging through Live’s Browser. Make it your own Quick Launcher is designed to match your workflow - reorder presets, arrange tabs, resize the window, and choose from 100+ music-production and Ableton-themed icons. Quick Launcher can stay simple, or become a visual launcher that matches the way you build chains. 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. What it launches Ableton native and Max for Live device presets: .adv Ableton racks: .adg VST3 plugin presets: .vstpreset Audio Unit plugin presets: .aupreset On first launch, Quick Launcher shows you where to drop your presets to get started directly. Setup in 3 quick steps Drop Quick Launcher into your set. Put your favorite presets into the Quick Launcher folder. Done ✅ Map the Launch button in Live and start quick-launching. 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. 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. What if I run into a setup issue? Send me a message and I’ll help you get it working. Quick Launcher includes a full-featured PDF manual, continued support and free feature updates. More answers on the Support page.