Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Update MAKID?
MAKID checks for updates every two hours. You can also press the Check for Update button in Settings. Once the update is downloaded MAKID will notify you to restart your app to install the update.
How Can I Delete All My MAKID Data?
You can not undo this. Make a copy of your .db file before.
You can delete your MAKID data by going to Settings and pressing Show Database File, deleting the MAKID.db file, and restarting the application.
Why Are No Projects Loading Into MAKID?
Is your MAKID watch folder a single folder of .ALS files?
Watch this video (opens in a new tab) [1 min.]
The Ableton Certified trainer explains his method of saving and organizing projects. Importantly he illustrates how Ableton saves projects and the key distinction between a version & a new project.
For each .als you consider a "project"
Open in Ableton Save Live Set As into your watch folder / parent project folder
Ableton automatically creates the necessary folders & data as long as you are not saving inside an existing project folder OR your User Library folder. See below.
If you have the correct file management setup but you're still experiencing issues, please message us in our Discord (opens in a new tab)!