Ableton - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Ableton? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
First Look: Ableton Note is a sketchbook for Live as an iOS App
18 Oct · Ableton Note takes Ableton Live on the road! Mobile music production with the iOS App makes beats and sound on the go a breeze - our first look!
Ableton 11.2 with improved Reverb device and AUv3 for M1/M2 Macs
27 Sep · Ableton Live 11.2 is out as a free update which adds improvements to the Reverb device and introduces AUv3 plug-in support for Apple Silicon Macs.
The Teenage Engineering MOAD: Swedish House Mafia’s custom live rig
23 Jun · We take a closer look at the Teenage Engineering MOAD, the mother of all decks. A custom spec live console built for Swedish House Mafia!
Ableton Live 11 Intro, Standard & Suite 25% off until June 14, 2022
08 Jun · Ableton Live 11 Intro, Standard, and Suite are on sale at 25% off until June 14, 2022. Also on sale are upgrades, Max for Live, and packs.
Upgrading my music setup with the Apple Mac Studio
04 Jun · We dive into the rather idiosyncratic process of upgrading to the new Apple Mac Studio with our Gearnews.de editor, Marcus Schmahl.
When to use an SSL bus compressor and why?
02 Apr · The SSL bus compressor is one of the most sought-after audio tools ever designed! We take a look at the different formats currently available.
Analog Modelling: Recreating the iconic sound of the Roland SH-101
29 Jan · The Roland SH-101 turns 40 this year! We explore its significance in modern music and look at a few ways to reproduce its iconic sound.
The Best Music Theory Resources for Musicians and Producers, Paid and Free!
08 Jan · Here are 6 tried and tested sources (free and paid) to help you learn music theory, expand your existing knowledge or brush up on the basics.
Deal: Get up to 25% off Ableton Live 11, Push 2 and content packs
25 Nov 2021 · Ableton is slashing its Live 11, Push 2 controller, and soundware prices by up to 25%. The offers are good until November 29, 2021.
The Best Halloween Deals: Scarily big savings and frightening freebies!
29 Oct 2021 · Grab great Halloween deals on effects, synths, sound packs and more - or download free plug-ins and content for your next production.
Ableton Live 11.1 adds native support for Apple Silicon M1 chips
28 Sep 2021 · Ableton Live 11.1 now supports Apple Silicon M1 processors natively. The update is now available to members of the Ableton beta program.
Ableton Live 11 Lite is out as a free upgrade from any previous Live Lite version
13 Jul 2021 · Ableton's Live Lite version 11 adds new and updated devices, more sounds, and a higher scene count. Not bad for a free upgrade!
Soundmanufacture Push Hacker 2: configure Ableton Push for your personal needs
16 Jun 2021 · Drag and drop Ableton Live parameters onto ever Push controller's button, pad, and knob exactly how you want them. Here's what's new in Push Hacker.
Ableton Loop Create: Free online music summit event on 26 and 27 June 2021
28 May 2021 · Ableton is experimenting with the format of its yearly Loop event by spinning it off into a new online event called Loop Create.
LinnDrum: Software tools to get THE 80s drum sound
24 Apr 2021 · The LinnDrum was the neon heartbeat of the 1980s: From EPROM emulation plug-ins to sample packs, here are the best affordable LinnDrum alternatives.
Journey through time: video shows 20 years of Ableton Live (version 1 to 11)
17 Mar 2021 · YouTuber Julian Gray created a video showing how Ableton Live looked and felt between versions 1 to 11. It's a cool journey through time!
Ableton Live 11 is coming on February 23 – and you can try it now!
11 Feb 2021 · Ableton has announced that Live 11 will be released on February 23. But you don't have to wait that long: Join the public beta and try the new version of the DAW for free!
Ableton Live 11 is coming early 2021: take a look at what’s new!
09 Nov 2020 · Live 11 is shaping up as an exciting offering with the introduction of comping, MPE support, new content, and lots more to talk about!
Free DAW: Splice is giving away Ableton Live 10 Lite!
13 Oct 2020 · Splice is giving away Ableton Live 10 Lite, a stripped down version of its flagship DAW, for free! Simply go to their website and register. Offer valid until December 31, 2020.
Leak: Ableton Push 3 – could it be a standalone groovebox? No, it’s a fake.
21 Sep 2020 · An image emerged of the back of what could be the Ableton Push 3. There appeared to be audio in/outs and MIDI connections that got us all excited but it turns out it was a fake - Oops!
midierror RATCHETEER: semi-automatic MIDI pattern generator for Ableton Live
25 Jul 2020 · RATCHETEER is able to generate MIDI patterns all by itself, providing new MIDI loops for your projects in control by MIDI keyboards and automation. Neat!
Ableton 2020 Loop At Home: tune in for a weekend of music making!
24 Apr 2020 · Starting this Friday, tune in between 11 am and 9 pm CEST to witness the Loop programme. We have a weekend of music activities and performances ahead of us!