How to Setup Apogee Element Audio Interfaces with Ableton Live. In this video, we’ll show you how to set up your Element, and start recording. 1. Download and install the Element Control software. 2. After your mac restarts, connect the Elements power supply. Connect your Element to your mac using a Thunderbolt cable. 3. Update the firmware if prompted. 4. Click Yes to use the Element as your mac’s I/O. 5. If this dialog does not appear, confirm the settings in system preferences/sound 6. If the