Ableton is previewing version 9.7 of the popular Live DAW software; the new version is in beta test stage and will be released later this year. They’re telling us to look for big improvements to slicing, recording, and programming beats with Push.
Live 9.7’s new features will include:
- New slicing options — chop samples by beat divisions or regions, as well as manually or by transients (a new Simpler feature that also works without Push).
- New drum layout — with 16 set velocity levels for playing and programming more dynamic beats.
- Hands-on audio routing — select and record ins and outs directly from Push for sampling internal or external audio without disrupting your flow.
- Visual feedback for tighter recordings — new display info shows clip phase and count-in so you can start and finish clip recordings more accurately.
- Hands-on color customization — color pads, tracks, and clips using Push to make your live performance easier.
- Better playability — pad sensitivity adapts to what you play, whether it’s drums or sustained chords.
- and much more!
The new slicing features and drum layout are said to be supported with the first version of Push, along with other functions, such as improvements to how Link works with Looper and tap tempo.
