Ableton Suite 8 Digital Audio Software Bundle (EDU Version)

Ableton Suite includes:

Ableton Live 7 is your companion during every stage of the musical process, from creation to production to performance. Live offers intuitive 32-bit/192 kHz multitrack recording, powerful and creative MIDI sequencing, Mackie Control compatibility, creative built-in effects, non-destructive editing, powerful automation, VST and AU effect and instrument support, a track freeze function, plug-in delay compensation, full support for ReWire, ASIO and CoreAudio, and much more. Live provides all of the professional tools to get the job done and the intuitive workflow that makes it enjoyable.

Record perfectly cut loops on the fly, mix and match audio of any tempo, and add effects, all without ever stopping the music: Everything happens in real time. Follow your inspiration and use your time more creatively, instead of spending it converting sample rates, calculating tempos, editing loops and routing complicated effect chains. Live keeps the music flowing and gives you back your creative time.

Version 7 Renews the Core of Live!

Enhanced Audio Engine

Live 7's enhanced audio engine improves fidelity with precision 64-bit summing at all mix points throughout the program, POW-r dithering, optimized sample-rate conversion and other advances.

New Compressor

The new compressor device integrates the compression models of Compressor I and II, and offers a new model based on a feedback design commonly found in the most praised vintage compressors.

Sidechaining

Fully integrated side-chaining capability is available for the new Compressor as well as Gate and Auto Filter.

Device High-Quality Modes

Operator, Dynamic Tube and Saturator now feature optional High-Quality modes for anti-aliased processing, reducing typical "digital" artifacts.

EQ Eight—New and Improved

EQ Eight sports an improved user interface and a new 64-bit mode for increased accuracy and fidelity.

Introducing Spectrum

The new Spectrum device is an analyzer that provides real-time visual feedback for any audio signals within Live (and it looks really cool!).

Improved MIDI Timing

The MIDI engine has been reworked and we were able to significantly reduce timing error (jitter) of recorded MIDI.

Easy Hardware Integration

Hardware integration has been streamlined with the addition of two new devices—External Instrument and External Audio Effect—allowing hardware synthesizers and effects to be inserted into device chains just like software plug-ins.

Enhanced Memory Management

New memory management technology allows users of large sample libraries, such as Ableton's new sampled instruments or third-party libraries imported via Sampler, to run an impressive number of instruments at the same time. This happens automatically, with no setup changes required.

Audio Engine Fact Sheet

The Audio Engine Fact Sheet explains exactly how signals are (or are not) being modified when performing fundamental audio operations in Live, and provides tips for achieving the highest quality results.

MIDI Engine Fact Sheet

The MIDI Engine Fact Sheet documents MIDI timing tests on both Windows and Mac platforms using various MIDI interfaces and describes exactly what users can expect in terms of MIDI timing accuracy. Coming Soon.

Live 7 Brings the Most Requested Features

Time Signature Changes

Live 7 allows the use of multiple time signatures within a single Live Set in the Arrangement View timeline and Session View Scenes.

Video Export

Video that has been edited or warped in Live can be exported to a new file.

Easier Automation

Multiple automation lanes per track can be displayed and edited at the same time.

Tempo Nudge

A new "tempo nudge" function makes it easier to synchronize to live musicians or DJs.

REX Support

REX files can be dragged, dropped and played just like WAV or AIFF files.

Many Other Important Improvements

Live, Operator and Sampler have received many important improvements and additions based on users' requests.

Ableton Live 7 is your companion during every stage of the musical process, from creation to production to performance.

The Live Concept

Live offers two main views—the Session View and the Arrangement View—that interact in a powerful and unique way, allowing you to create, produce and perform your music all in a single application. Here is the principle behind each view:

Session View

Live's unique Session View acts as a powerful musical sketch and launch pad, allowing you to try out new ideas easily and improvise freely. Each cell in the Session View grid can hold a recording, MIDI file, or any other musical idea. These ideas can be recorded on the fly or dragged in from the Browser and played in any order and at any time you wish.

Arrangement View

The Arrangement View offers a timeline-based approach for traditional multitrack recording, MIDI sequencing and other music production tasks. You can even improvise in the Session View, and all of your actions will be recorded into the Arrangement View, where they can be edited whenever you like.

Live Showcase

Live 7 Features

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System Requirements