Single-screen user interface for simple, creativity-focused operation Full ReWire support, runs as Slave or Master Simple MIDI mapping plus instant mapping for selected hardware Video import and export for scoring, video warping REX file support plus built-in audio to MIDI slicing VST and AU support, automatic plug-in delay compensation New groove engine, apply and extract grooves in real time
Built-in instruments: Simpler for sample-based synthesis, Impulse for sampled drums A comprehensive selection of built-in audio and MIDI effects Supports AIFF, WAV, MP3, Ogg Vorbis and FLAC files Advanced warping and real-time time-stretching Powerful and creative MIDI sequencing of software and hardware instruments Nondestructive editing with unlimited undo Multitrack recording up to 32-bit/192 kHz Live 8, the latest version, includes a wealth of new techniques and improvements with a new groove engine, revamped warping, live looping, new effects, crossfades in the Arrangement View and a reworked MIDI editor. If you'd rather be 'making music' than just 'using music software,' Ableton Live is for you. Live's nonlinear, intuitive flow, alongside powerful real-time editing and flexible performance options, make it a unique studio tool and a favorite with live performers. Ableton Live is about making music, for composition, songwriting, recording, production, remixing and live performance.