The process is relatively straightforward and typically involves connecting the MIDI keyboard to your box using a USB cable.

Once the physical connection is established, power on your MIDI keyboard and ensure that it is receiving power.

In the Preferences window, choose the MIDI tab to reach the MIDI parameters.

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Locate the input and output options corresponding to your MIDI keyboard and ensure that they are both enabled.

Select your MIDI keyboard from the available options to establish the MIDI link between the keyboard and Ableton Live.

Create a new MIDI track by clicking on the Create menu and selecting Insert MIDI Track.

This could be a knob, fader, button, or any other assignable parameter within the software.

This action effectively maps the MIDI control to the selected parameter within Ableton Live.

Next, select a virtual instrument or synthesizer from Ableton Lives library and load it onto the MIDI track.

Furthermore, test the recording functionality of your MIDI keyboard by recording a MIDI sequence onto the MIDI track.