Adding markers, also known as locators, allows you to quickly navigate and organize your project. This is especially useful for marking song sections like verses, choruses, and bridges.

What are Markers?

Markers (or locators) are visual reference points you can place on the timeline in Ableton Live's Arrangement View.

They help you quickly jump to specific parts of your track, making it easier to navigate and organize your project.

For example, you might place markers at the start of each verse, chorus, and bridge in your song.

How to Add Markers in Ableton

1. Switch to Arrangement View

Ensure you are in Arrangement View by pressing the Tab key or clicking the Arrangement View selector at the top-right of the screen.

2. Position the Playhead

Move the playhead to the location where you want to add a marker. You can do this by clicking on the timeline at the top of the Arrangement View.

3. Add a Marker

• Right-click (Windows) / Ctrl-click (Mac) on the timeline where the playhead is positioned.
• Select Add Locator from the context menu.

4. Rename the Marker

• Double-click the marker to rename it.
• Type in the desired name (e.g., "Verse 1," "Chorus") and press Enter.

5. Move or Delete a Marker

• To move a marker, click and drag it along the timeline.
• To delete a marker, right-click (Windows) / Ctrl-click (Mac) on the marker and select Delete Locator.

FAQs

What are markers used for in Ableton Live?

Markers help you navigate and organize your Arrangement View by allowing you to quickly jump to specific parts of your track, such as verses, choruses, and bridges.

Can I add markers in Session View?

No, markers (locators) can only be added in the Arrangement View. Session View does not support markers.

How do I jump to a marker quickly?

Double-click on the marker in the Arrangement View to move the playhead to that marker. Alternatively, you can use the Next Locator and Previous Locator buttons in the Control Bar.

Can I change the color of markers?

As of now, Ableton Live does not support changing the color of markers. They all appear in the default color.

How many markers can I add in a project?

There is no specific limit to the number of markers you can add in Ableton Live. You can add as many as you need to organize your project effectively.

Will markers move if I change the tempo or time signature?

Markers are tied to specific positions on the timeline, so they will stay at the same time position even if you change the tempo or time signature.

Can I automate actions to happen at markers?

Markers themselves do not trigger actions, but you can use them in conjunction with automation lanes to organize where certain actions or changes occur in your track.

How do I remove all markers quickly?

You will need to delete each marker individually by right-clicking (Windows) / Ctrl-clicking (Mac) and selecting Delete Locator. Currently, there is no option to delete all markers at once.