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Using Your Controller
Your controller has arrived! This category guides you through everything you need to know post-purchase, from unboxing and initial setup to configuring your dev
First Time Setup
Unboxing Your Controller: What's Included
The moment you've been waiting for has finally arrived! The journey from a design in the Factory to a physical instrument in your hands is complete. We know you're excited to plug in and start creating.
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Connecting to a Computer (USB) & Powering Your Controller
Getting started with your Yaeltex controller is incredibly simple. Our controllers are designed to be "plug-and-play," meaning they work right out of the box without any complicated setup or driver installation.
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Connecting to External MIDI Gear (TRS-DIN)
While your Yaeltex controller is a powerhouse for controlling software, its capabilities extend far beyond the computer. By using its built-in MIDI ports, you can directly control hardware synthesizers, drum machines, effects pedals, and any other gear that speaks the language of MIDI.
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Kilowhat: The Configuration Software
How to Configure Your Controller with Kilowhat: A Starter Guide
Your custom Yaeltex controller is in your hands. It's a beautiful piece of hardware, but its true power is unlocked when you teach it how to speak your creative language. That’s where Kilowhat, our dedicated configuration software, comes in.
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Understanding Memory Banks
Each bank is a complete, independent map of every single component on your device. You can have one bank where your faders control mixer volumes, and another bank where the same faders control effect sends. By switching between banks, you instantly change what every knob, button, and fader does.
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DAW & Software Integration
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YURS: Universal Remote Script for Ableton Live
How to Install the YURS Script in Ableton Live
To unlock the full power of your Yaeltex controller within Ableton Live, you need to install our custom remote script, YURS (Yaeltex Universal Remote Script). This script creates a deep, two-way communication link between your hardware and the software. This guide provides a simple, step-by-step process for installing the YURS script correctly. The process involves placing a specific folder into Ableton Live's MIDI Remote Scripts directory. Step 1: Download the YURS Folder First
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What is YURS? An Overview of Deep Ableton Control
While any Yaeltex controller can be manually mapped to control Ableton Live, there is a much more powerful way to integrate your hardware: the Yaeltex Universal Remote Script (YURS).
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Configuring Your Controller for YURS (The MIDI Chart Explained)
You've installed the YURS script, and now it's time for the final, crucial step: creating the link between your physical controller and the script in Ableton Live. This process has two main parts:
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Configuring Your Controller for YURS
The Yaeltex Universal Remote Script (YURS) is a powerful bridge that transforms your custom hardware into a native Ableton Live control surface. To unlock this deep integration, you must configure your controller in Kilowhat to send the precise MIDI messages that YURS is listening for. This process is governed by the official Yaeltex Ableton Live MIDI Chart.
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Care & Maintenance
How to Clean and Maintain Your Controller
Your Yaeltex controller is more than a tool; it's a long-term creative partner. We design every device with durability, reparability, and longevity at its core. This isn't a disposable piece of plastic—it's a robust instrument built to withstand the rigors of the studio and the stage.
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