Ableton Live 13 is the next major version of Ableton’s music-production software, adding tools for composing, sound design, editing and mixing while retaining Live 12’s core workflow. New creative features include a built-in step sequencer for beats, melodies and polyrhythms; ARA 2 support for compatible audio-editing plug-ins such as Melodyne; and Capture Automation, which records control adjustments made while experimenting. Contextual Browsing lets users load devices or replace presets from the device chain or mixer. A Drum Synth offers more than 20 percussion engines, while Looplet layers and loops parts of a sample using four playheads.
Mixing and sound-shaping updates include Racks with up to 32 Macros and custom mapping curves, Multiband and Mid-Side Rack types, and Transient Shaper and Clipper effects. Envelope Clips automate or modulate effects and mixer settings on Return tracks, while Device Slots make track devices easier to inspect in the mixer. Other changes cover mixer controls, Ableton Link synchronization, tempo and time-signature export, and MIDI timing. Push 3 adds custom control layouts, a step-sequencer layout and a performance mixer; Push 2 receives some, but not all, updates. Intro, Standard and Suite share the basic workflow but differ in track limits and included content, with Suite adding Max for Live and the full collection. Release is planned for early 2027; buyers can currently get Live 12 at 20% off with the corresponding Live 13 edition included at launch.
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