Build chord progressions in Ableton without leaving the flow.

1. Setup in Ableton Live

1. Load Tuple as a Max for Live MIDI device before an instrument.
2. Choose a key and scale, or use Live key / scale sync when available.
3. Arm the track so the generated chords feed the instrument on the same MIDI track.

2. Read the chord grid

Tuple keeps every chord in the selected key visible on one grid. The columns follow scale degrees, so you can move by musical function instead of browsing presets or hidden menus.

• I is the tonal center.
• IV and V are common movement points.
• vi and ii are useful for softer or more circular progressions.

3. Add borrowed chords without breaking flow

Borrowed chords stay close to the main grid. Use them when the diatonic progression feels too predictable, then resolve back into the key by ear.

4. Use voice leading for smoother transitions

Voice leading keeps shared notes close and reduces unnecessary jumps between chords. This is useful when you want progressions to feel connected rather than blocky.

5. Play the grid from Push 2

Tuple can be played from Push 2 so chord exploration stays hands-on. The goal is to make Push 2 feel like a visible harmony surface inside Ableton Live.

Read the Push 2 workflow page

6. Capture the progression as MIDI

Once a movement works, use progression capture to turn the played chords into MIDI material. From there you can edit notes, change instruments, arrange, or continue writing in Ableton Live.