The wait is over! In the biggest news story in recent memory, Ableton has dug deep into the core of its Live software and made some significant enhancements to the audio engine, like 64-bit mix summing, not to mention adding better MIDI timing and hardware integration. Version 7 also marks the arrival of a new “Drum Rack,” which streamlines beat production via an easy drag-and-drop interface and offers native sliced audio and REX file support. Ableton also included the most requested features, such as time signature changes, video export, multiple automation lanes, and much more. The Ableton Suite combines Ableton Live with an inspired collection of specialized Ableton instruments. The boxed version of Ableton Suite additionally includes the Essential Instrument Collection 2 and Session Drums.
The full version of Ableton Live 7 has a Sweetwater price of $499.97, although owners of Live versions 1-6, Live LE, and Live Lite can upgrade to Ableton Live 7 for $159-$219, depending on the version you’re upgrading from. The full version of Ableton Suite carries a Sweetwater price of $799.97.