ABLETUBE - Node.js + Max for Live YouTube Streaming Device

ABLETUBE - Node.js + Max for Live YouTube Streaming Device

Stream YouTube audio directly into Ableton Live using Audio over OSC protocol.

Technical Architecture

Abletube is a two-part system:

1. Node.js Electron Server

• Embedded Chromium browser for YouTube playback
• Captures audio using Web Audio API
• Encodes and streams via Audio over OSC (AOO) protocol
• Lightweight background process

2. Max for Live Device

• Receives OSC audio stream
• Decodes and outputs audio in Ableton
• Seamless integration with your session

This device enables you to:

✅ Stream YouTube audio in real-time — Via low-latency OSC protocol

✅ Sample and record — Route audio to any track for processing

✅ Practice with any video — Play along without external software

✅ Explore sounds seamlessly — Browse YouTube without leaving Ableton

What's Included

📦 Abletube Max for Live Device (.amxd)

📦 Node.js Electron Server (auto-launches with device)

📦 Windows Installer (one-click setup)

📦 MacOs Intel and ARM Installer (one-click setup)

Technical Specifications

Technology Stack:

• Server: Node.js / Electron
• Audio Protocol: Audio over OSC (AOO)
• Transport: UDP
• Browser Engine: Chromium
• Audio Capture: Web Audio API
• M4L Integration: aoo~ external

System Requirements:

• OS: Windows 10/11 or macOS 10.14+
• DAW: Ableton Live 11 or 12
• Max for Live: Version 8.1+ (included in Suite or Standard add-on)
• Sample Rate: 48kHz recommended

How It Works

1. Load the Abletube Max device onto a MIDI track
2. Device auto-launches the Node.js server
3. Browse YouTube in the embedded Electron browser
4. Audio streams via OSC to the Max device
5. Route, record, and process in Ableton

built with:

• Electron - Cross-platform desktop apps
• Audio over OSC - Real-time audio streaming
• Max/MSP - Max for Live environment

ABLETUBE v1.0
Stream. Sample. Create.

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