Question 1

Why do my AU, VST, ADG, or ADV presets open in the wrong app on macOS?

Accepted Answer

That usually means the file associations are pointing to another app instead of Ableton. Set `.aupreset`, `.adv`, `.adg`, and `.vstpreset` files to open with Ableton using the steps below.

Windows:
1. In the Ableton Browser, navigate to the location where your `.vstpreset`, `.aupreset`, `.adv`, or `.adg` files are stored.
2. Right-click on the desired file.
3. Select "Show in Explorer" to reveal the file in File Explorer.
4. Right-click on the file in File Explorer.
5. Choose "Open with" and then click on "Choose another app."
6. Select Ableton Live from the list of applications.
7. Check the box that says "Always use this app to open `.vstpreset` (or `.aupreset`, `.adv`, or `.adg`) files."
8. Click "OK" to set Ableton Live as the default application.

Mac:
1. In the Ableton Browser, navigate to the location where your `.vstpreset`, `.aupreset`, `.adv`, or `.adg` files are stored.
2. Control-click or right-click on the desired file.
3. Select "Reveal in Finder" to locate the file in Finder.
4. Control-click or right-click on the file in Finder.
5. Choose "Get Info" from the context menu.
6. In the "Open with" section, select Ableton Live from the dropdown menu.
7. Click the "Change All..." button to set Ableton Live as the default application for all files of this type.
8. Confirm the change when prompted.

Question 2

Does it support more than keyboard triggers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, both MIDI and computer keyboard shortcuts can open plugins.

Question 3

Can I move my shortcut setup between computers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shortcut Buddy is designed around portable profiles, so your mappings and workflow setup can travel between studio systems.

Question 4

Can I drag devices or presets straight into Shortcut Buddy?

Accepted Answer

Not directly. Save the preset in Ableton first, then load the `.aupreset`, `.adv`, or `.vstpreset` through the browser.

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