You’re busy working on a mix, and then all of a sudden, for no explainable reason, Ableton Live decides to crash or freeze on you. This is incredibly frustrating and can leave you with gray hair, a broken screen, or worse. So what are some of the reasons Ableton keeps crashing, and how can we fix them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most common reason Ableton keeps crashing is due to VST plug-ins<\/strong>. <\/strong>To combat this, try holding down the Alt key and then launching Ableton. This will briefly disable the initial plug-in scanning. However, VST plugins<\/a> aren’t the only reason for crashes; other software and hardware issues could also be the problem.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember that in the end, Ableton is just software. All software can be temperamental, and often, out-of-date or underpowered hardware is the root cause. A new, fast computer is almost always going to be more stable than an older, slower machine. It will typically give you a better experience while you’re running any DAW, including Ableton Live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are an array of other problems and reasons which may cause Ableton to crash while in use. Let\u2019s take a look at some of these more thoroughly, and hopefully, you’ll find your solution below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As we have established, one of the main root causes of Ableton crashing is due to the particular plug-ins which we may have running. This can also occur when working on various projects. For instance, when you try to reopen old projects, and the program decides to crash on you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The remedy for this is to remove or disable the particular plug-in and then open the project. You can then reactivate the VST as shown in this Youtube video. It does disrupt your workflow a bit, but it’s still better than trying to work and having the program crash on you continually.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy Does Ableton Freeze And\/Or Crash?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Issues with Ableton Plug-ins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Fixing Plug-ins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n