Ableton Live 13(ableton.com)
328 points by phaser 1 day ago | 350 comments
tl;dr: Ableton Live 13 adds a built-in Step Sequencer, ARA 2 support (with Melodyne essential in Suite), Capture Automation, Drum Synth, expanded Racks (up to 32 Macros, Multiband/Mid-Side types), Envelope Clips, and mixer upgrades including Send sliders and Device Slots. Push 3 gets Custom Layouts, a Performance Mixer, and Step Sequencer layout, while Push 2 receives a subset of these. Release is slated for early 2027, with pre-orders available at 20% off for existing Live 12 owners.
HN Discussion:
  • ↑Praise for Ableton as a company and the quality of its software
  • ↓Frustration with lack of built-in remote collaboration features
  • ↓Disappointment at the continued absence of native Linux support
  • ~Mixed views on the new rent-to-own pricing model
  • •Newcomers and extenders sharing tools, questions, and plugins around the ecosystem