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Technology has always been a major influence behind the rise and popularity of pop music genre. The 1980s pop was heavily influenced by drum machines and analogue synths. It was succeeded by the sampler in the nineties. After that, it’s the computer and software technology that has become a part and parcel of music industry. That explains why music production software and MIDI editing apps are used extensively by bands and music companies for production. Ableton Live has been a favorite in this industry, especially among DJs and producers owing to its extensive MIDI editing and audio clip handling features.

Ableton Live has a large sized installer, only expected from a tool of this stature. It runs on PCs with Windows XP and later versions. To get the most out of this powerful app, your PC should have plenty of RAM, multi-core CPU. The app also gobbles lots of disk space post installation. While you can try the demo version for some days, exporting and saving are disabled. It is available in three flavors- Intro, Suite and standard.

The app can be used in 2 modes. The Arrangement View lets you work in a linear manner from left to right and it is suited for structuring tracks. The Session View is a loop-based mode, ideal when you want to focus on musical ideas. The UI is well designed but Ableton Live lacks support for dual monitor setups.

The software comes with a number of enhancements including Push hardware controller and Audio-to-MIDI conversion. The conversion implementation is better than that of some rival apps. You get right click commands for harmony, melody and drums in the app.  
The app’s Harmony mode deals with polyphonic instruments, typically hard for a computer to accomplish. The results are quite amazing and the app fares well when dealing with acoustic guitar. The harmony conversion seems impressive technically but targets users will use the melody and drum modes more.

Ableton Live now offers enhanced MIDI editing capability. MIDI timing is now manageable owing to presence of markers resembling its own Audio Warp tools. Playing MIDI notes in reverse is also possible. Another notable improvement is Snap-to-grid implementation for MIDI notes.

Ableton Live comes with small but notable features leading to workflow improvements. Automation envelopes can be created and edited fast. Its EQ Eight effect seems revamped along with a processing algorithm and multiple band adjustment. The Compressor now shows gain reduction with a scrolling waveform display.

Despite the notable enhancements that facilitate workflow and widens creative possibilities, Ableton Live still lacks Autotune based vocal pitch manipulation. This is where rival Cubase gets some edge. There is no denying Live offers users more possibilities for recording clips, altering them and experimenting with effects processing and sound synthesis. The drag and drop mode for using inbuilt audio effects is commendable.

Positive Points:
•    Enhanced MIDI editing capability.
•    Superb Audio-to-MIDI conversion.
•    Small but useful workflow enhancements.

Negative Points:
•    Vocal Pitch manipulation needs improvement.
•    Somewhat resource hungry.
•    Does not support dual monitor setup.
•    Trial version imposes some imitations.

Conclusion:
Ableton Live lives up to its reputation of a versatile DAW app catering to diverse types of users including music groups and studio setups. The enhancements in MIDI editing and Audio-to-MIDI conversion offered by the app are noteworthy. The integration between Session View and Arrangement view has also been improved. The small changes in other areas of the app are meant for workflow improvement. It still needs some improvements in vocal pitch manipulation section though. The app can be quite resource hungry but that is true of apps in this segment.

Rating: 3.5/5







Ableton Live Publisher's Description

Ableton Live is about making music; for composition, songwriting, recording, production, remixing and live performance. 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. If you'd rather be &making music& than just &using music software,& Ableton Live is for you. 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.

Thanks to its unique real-time features, Live opens up entirely new worlds of creative expression. Mix any number of tracks and loops, remix on the fly, capture audio loops in real time from decks and other external sources, incorporate your own productions into the mix, and much more. Whether it's the center of your DJing rig or a creative addition to your existing setup, Live brings fresh possibilities to DJing.

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.

Live is a musical sketch pad that quickly and easily lets you try out new ideas and capture those you like for later use. From Live Clips to Racks and its powerful browsing capabilities, Live encourages experimentation and makes sure that no good idea ever gets away.

Live defies the boundaries of traditional timeline-based applications. Drag and drop, record new ideas on the fly, play back your ideas in any order and at any moment you wish, all without the restrictions of a linear timeline. Live's escape from the timeline-only paradigm is the original concept that brought it such renown as a stage-performance tool. And Live's unique nonlinear approach has made it a staple in studios of all sizes around the globe.

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Publisher: Ableton | License: Shareware | Price: 449.00
Version: 8.3 | Size: 635085 KB | Platform: WinOther
Released Date: 27-07-2012 | Rating: 5 | Title: Ableton Live

Author Url: http://www.ableton.com
Program Info Url: http://www.ableton.com
Download Url: https://www.ableton.com/en/trial/
Screenshot Url: http://cdn1.ableton.com/resource/a2480623c960d6cab1c9e5297717fc4f/session_view.png

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