Install Schwung
Schwung runs alongside stock Move firmware. Your Move keeps working normally — Schwung adds a parallel UI layer for additional synths, effects, and tools.
Independent project. Not approved, endorsed, or supported by Ableton.
Desktop installer (recommended)
Graphical app that handles SSH setup, installation, upgrades, and uninstall. Accessible via screen reader.
Before you start
- Ableton Move connected to Wi-Fi.
- A computer on the same network.
- Windows users will need Git Bash.
- Back up important sets and samples first. This software modifies your Move; familiarize yourself with DFU restore mode, as documented on Ableton's CenterCode in case you need to recover.
Command line
One-liner install, for people comfortable in a terminal.
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/charlesvestal/schwung/main/scripts/install.sh | sh
Accessible install (screen reader only)
curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/charlesvestal/schwung/main/scripts/install.sh | sh -s -- --enable-screen-reader --disable-shadow-ui
Uses silent mode for minimal output, suitable for screen readers.
After install
- Open the Shadow UI: long-press Track or Menu to see the signal chain.
- Visit move.local:7700to browse and install modules.
- See MANUAL.md for shortcuts, workflows, and feature documentation.
Uninstall
The desktop installer above also uninstalls Schwung. If you'd rather use the terminal:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/charlesvestal/schwung/main/scripts/uninstall.sh | sh
By default, uninstall exports inactive Set Pages backups before removing Schwung. To skip the backup and purge data, append -s -- --purge-data.
Help & community
- FAQs — answers to common questions
- MANUAL.md — usage, shortcuts, troubleshooting
- GitHub Issues — bug reports and feature requests
- Discord — community chat and support