How to delete a track in Ableton Live?

Learn how to remove unwanted tracks from your Ableton Live session.

Editing · beginner level

Steps

  1. Delete a Track

    Right-click the track header (the title area) and select Delete Track from the context menu. The track and all its clips and devices will be removed.

  2. Use the Keyboard Shortcut

    Select the track by clicking its header, then press the Delete or Backspace key. On Mac you may need to use Cmd+Delete.

  3. Undo if Needed

    If you accidentally delete a track, press Ctrl+Z (Cmd+Z) immediately to undo and restore it with all its contents.

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