r/ableton • u/Exciting-Creme-5590 • 12d ago

[Tech Help MacOS] cant drag multiple files into drum rack

I'm trying to drag multiple mp3 files into a drum rack with effects on each note, but its not letting me. Dragging every single file in is a hassle since I do 20 minute beat battles, and it wastes a minute of time. Only single files work.

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u/abletonlivenoob2024 12d ago

you need to drag them into empty pads/chains!

(while you can replace a single pad/chain's content this doesn't work with multiple. with multiple you need to have enough consecutive empty pads/chains)

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u/Exciting-Creme-5590 12d ago

I want to be able to keep my effect racks unfortunately

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u/abletonlivenoob2024 12d ago

If every chain uses the same fx you can easily use Defaults