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If you would rather it show up as something else, it is possible to change the displayed port
name. Instructions on how to do this can be found at this link:
https://forum.ableton.com/
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=176816
I see there is a new update. Should I update right now? The day
before my show?
No.
When there's a new update available it can be very tempting to get it and update as soon as
you possibly can. While there's nothing wrong with this urge, if you happen to have a show
coming up anytime soon (or today), it is generally advisable to hold off on updating until after
your show has passed — or at least keep the old versions so you can go back if the need arises.
While we test everything to the best of our ability, there's no telling what bugs may be
introduced to your setup — the preset you're using may have changed in a subtle way that you
don't notice; there could be a nasty bug that didn't get noticed because it only appears in very
special circumstances; the new firmware may not like one of your other devices; or it may
respond to MIDI in a slightly different, perhaps undesirable, way. Even fixing a bug with an
update can cause problems if you've already grown accustomed to the "buggy" behavior and
developed the muscle memory around it.
Always, always give yourself time to test things out before changing your performance setup.
Always. You will be much less stressed if you know what to expect from your gear and
software. This is an extremely useful suggestion for pretty much anything performance-related,
not just the SoftStep.
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