Ableton Live 12 Suite

What's new in Live 12

MIDI Transformations and Generators: Ableton Live 12 introduces groundbreaking MIDI Transformations and Generators, offering unprecedented control over your music. Add intricate ornaments, articulate acceleration, and simulate guitar strums to breathe life into your compositions. These tools, along with Max for Live's expanded capabilities, empower you to craft unique musical ideas waiting to be explored and developed into your signature sound.

Sound Similarity: With Sound Similarity, Live 12 pioneers a new approach to sound design and selection. Utilizing advanced machine learning, it identifies and suggests comparable sounds and presets, streamlining your creative process. This feature not only enhances efficiency but also inspires new sonic directions by effortlessly swapping samples in the Sampler or Drum Rack.

Tuning systems and Scales: Live 12's innovative tuning systems and Keys and Scales functionalities encourage experimentation beyond the conventional 12-tone scale. These features allow for seamless integration with both Live’s native devices and MPE-capable plugins, inviting you to venture into uncharted musical territories with your chosen tunings and scales.

New devices: create everything from subtle and precise mastering-grade warmth to wild and unpredictable sound degradation with Roar, Live’s new saturation and colouring effect. Explore new textures and timbres with the twin sound engines of Meld. Or get even more expressive with the latest iteration of Robert Henke’s granular synthesis device, Granulator III.

MIDI Editor and Workflow improvements: Improvements to the MIDI Editor in Live 12 facilitate a more intuitive and efficient workflow, enabling complex note editing with ease. The suite's workflow enhancements, such as the streamlined Clip and Device Views and the Arrangement View Mixer, offer a more cohesive and uninterrupted creative process. Moreover, the browser's new tagging system and search history significantly improve sound discovery and organization.

Accessibility and navigation improvements:  Live 12 also makes great strides in accessibility and navigation, ensuring visually impaired musicians can fully engage with the software through screen readers and comprehensive keyboard shortcuts. This commitment to inclusivity opens up the world of music production to a broader audience.

New Packs: The latest addition of Packs in Live 12, including the Performance Pack, Lost and Found collection, and exclusive drum Packs from Sound Oracle, enriches your library with unique sounds and instruments. These Packs not only provide fresh inspiration for on-the-fly performances but also introduce authentic hip-hop and trap beats, expanding your creative toolkit for any genre.

Unlock Your Musical Imagination

Live 12 Suite turns your musical imagination into reality with its dual workflow modes, vast array of creative tools, and limitless sound combinations. Whether you're swiftly drafting ideas in Session View or meticulously arranging them in Arrangement View, Live adapts to your creative process without skipping a beat. Capture everything from the nuances of hardware synths to the spontaneity of vocal takes, then perfect your creation with Live's innovative comping feature and MIDI enhancements.

 

With its extensive sound design capabilities, including wavetable, FM, subtractive, granular, and analog-modeling synthesis, Live 12 Suite invites you to explore a full spectrum of sonic possibilities. Roar and Meld, two of the suite's newest devices, offer everything from multi-stage saturation to expressive synthesis, complemented by an array of sampling devices and effects. Live's Core Library, enriched by the unique Lost and Found collection, Performance Pack, and Sound Oracle's drum Packs, ensures your sound palette is both rich and infinitely expandable.

 

Live Performance Reimagined

Live 12 Suite elevates the art of performance, allowing you to manipulate your music in real time on stage. Its flexible MIDI mapping and up to 16 Macro knobs provide total control over your sound, enabling you to create dynamic builds, drops, and variations. Whether integrating outboard gear, remixing on the fly, or adjusting tempo in response to live audio, Live serves as the heart of your performance, ensuring seamless interaction between you, your instruments, and your audience.

 

Designed not just for electronic musicians but for any live performer, Live's tempo-following and FX capabilities make it an indispensable tool for DJs and bands alike. Its ability to resample and process sounds in real time opens up new avenues for improvisation and collaboration on stage.

 

Expand and Integrate Your Creative Environment

Ableton Live 12 Suite is more than a DAW; it's a bridge to a world of musical possibilities. Connect it to any MIDI controller, including MPE-compatible devices, for nuanced, expressive performances. With Ableton Link, you can sync Live with countless other applications and devices for collaborative sessions that are always on time. The accompanying Note iOS app allows you to capture ideas on the move and flesh them out in Live.

 

Through Max for Live, Live 12 Suite transcends its boundaries, letting you tweak its inner workings, create custom devices, and connect to a universe of visual and interactive elements. This integration not only amplifies Live's versatility but also connects you to a community of creators, offering endless inspiration and tools for your music-making journey.

 

Instruments, effects and sounds

20 instruments: Wavetable, Operator, Analog, Meld, Sampler, Simpler, Granulator III, Drift, Electric, Tension, Collision, Bass, Poli, Drum Rack, Drum Synths, Impulse, CV Instrument and CV Triggers, Instrument Racks and the External Instrument device

58 Audio and 14 MIDI effects, including Roar, Hybrid Reverb, Spectral Time and Spectral Resonator

14 MIDI Tools

71+GB of loops and samples

Features

• Multitrack recording up to 32-bit/192 kHz and MIDI sequencing of software and hardware instruments
• Automatically sync music and loops, regardless of tempo with real-time audio warping
• MIDI-mappable controls for hands-on creation onstage or in the studio – plus automatic mapping for popular hardware controllers
• Select and combine the best of multiple passes of an audio or MIDI performance with Comping
• Audio-to-MIDI conversion tools: extract harmony, melody or drums from an audio sample and convert it into MIDI
• Tempo following: Live adjusts its tempo in real time based on an incoming audio signal
• Instrument and MIDI racks to combine multiple instruments and MIDI devices into a single track
• Comprehensive selection of built-in audio effects for creative sound design, mixing or mastering
• MIDI Polyphonic Expression: allows MPE-capable devices to control multiple parameters of every note in real time for more expressive instrumental performances
• Built-in Max for Live software with more instruments, audio and MIDI effects, and the ability to customize Live
• Automatic plug-in delay compensation
• Unlimited Audio and MIDI tracks, 12 send and return tracks with configuration for 256 Audio inputs, 256 outputs
• Complex MIDI transformation possibilities, adding deceleration and acceleration curves, connecting successive notes and chords, simulating the strumming patterns of guitars and more
• Create new melodies, chords and rhythms with new MIDI generators
• MIDI tool implementation into MAX environment
• Stretch, split, chop or join notes, shape velocity curves and change the musical intervals of MIDI notes with new editing tools
• Key and Scale highlighting for MIDI notes lets you scale and transform ideas to a chosen scale
• Probability triggers can be assigned to a group of notes or a single note
• Adjust global tunings to explore scales outside of traditional 12-tone scale and access tunings with Live devices or MPE-enabled plugins
• All-new instruments include Meld, Roar and Granulator III
• New modulation behaviour ensures you can continue to adjust modulated parameter evening after assigning to a destination or source
• New sound packs; Lost and Found and Performance Pack
• Stack multiple detail views together to view Clip Editing, Automation or Devices simultaneously
• Upgraded aesthetic strips back complexity for better focus on your workflow
• Mixer window can now be viewed inside of the Arrangement View as well as Session View
• Refreshed Mixer view provides a cleaner and sleeker interface for more detailed mixing
• Powered by a Neural Network, the Sound Similarity search automatically finds comparable sounds within Live's sounds and instrument presets to your chosen sound
• Instantly swap out entire drum sounds with Drum Rack Swapping
• Retrace your steps with the Browser History search function
• Screen Reader support for the visually impaired
• New keyboard shortcuts
• Cool, Neutral, Warm and High-Contract themes

Specifications

• Operating system:
• Mac: macOS 11 Big Sur or higher
• Windows: Windows 10 (version 22H2) or Windows 11 (version 22H2 or higher)
• Processor:
• Mac: Intel Core i5 processor or Apple Silicon
• Windows: 5th generation Intel Core i5 processor or AMD Ryzen processor
• RAM: 8 GB RAM
• Display resolution:
• Mac: 1280x800
• Windows 1366x768

Online delivery Charges:

UK Mainland  and Northern Ireland standard delivery is £6.95 for orders under £75 and free of charge for all orders over £75. (Please allow 2-6 working days, Monday to Friday depending on size/Length  and weight and location ) before 3.00pm deadline.

Please note for all delivery's . There maybe added delivery costs/surcharges for overweight or long items. Also depending on delivery location. We will contact you if this is the case. 

Ireland standard delivery is £18 for orders under £75 and free of charge for all orders over £75. (Please allow 2-6 working days, Monday to Friday delivery) before 1.00pm deadline.

Northern Ireland next working day (Monday to Friday ) delivery is £18. Depending on weight and size/length of item and possible delays. Order must be placed before 1.00pm deadline.

For next working day (Monday to Friday) UK Mainland delivery . The order must be placed before 1.00pm. Depending on weight and size/length of item and possible delays. Order must be placed before 1.00pm deadline.

(Please note: For next day delivery this is for delivery Monday to Friday only is not a guaranteed service due  possible delays by third party agents,  also due to the size/length and weight and location )

Saturday delivery occurs extra charges. Please call 02890 327357 for prices before placing your order.

Scottish islands and off shore deliveries may occur extra costs. (Please call 02890 327357 for prices before placing your order)

Rest of Europe delivery is a flat rate of £30.00. Depending on weight and size/length of the order and location.  We will message you with full delivery costs. Once we receive your order.

Click And Click Orders:

Please bring valid photo ID when collecting all click and collect orders.

Online Order Cancellations 

If you wish to cancel your online order. This must be done before the order has already been dispatched by email to sales@electroniccentre.co.uk . Any orders that need to be direct shipped 24 hours notice is required. As some items that are direct shipped from our supplier, Can not be cancelled or refunded once in transit. 

Ordering Information:

Order online at www.electroniccentre.co.uk

Items marked "Pre order" We are awaiting stock to arrive. 

Call our sales team on +442890 327357 Monday to Saturday 9am-5.30pm

Online chat Monday to Saturday 9am-5.30pm

Email: Sales@Electroniccentre.co.uk

Follow our simple ordering process at www.electroniccentre.co.uk   Browse the full range of electroniccentre.co.uk products under the category on the main menu. Then fill in the size and quantity you would like in the selector box on the right of the screen and follow the simple checkout process. Ordering online is convenient and secure.

Unsuitable / Non faulty Website online returns:

Any orders to be returned must be sent back with a valid RMA number (Obtained by phoning us on +442890 327357)  DO NOT RETURN WITHOUT A VALID RMA. Otherwise the return maybe be rejected upon delivery to us. 

Unsuitable items purchased online maybe returned depending on the item purchased. (Must be unopened & unused to avoid any restocking fee's) within 14 days of your delivery date. Please include your original receipt in the returned parcel, and please also state the reason for the return. Any used or opened unsuitable / non faulty returned item will incur a minimum 10% restocking charge, Less delivery costs to you. Customers must pay for any carriage and insurance  costs incurred for return. Once we receive the item back it will be fully inspected . Any damage, signs of usage or missing contents will be chargeable and deducted from final refund. 

All items are fully inspected upon return for usage or damage 

All Media and software/serial key related items can not be exchanged or returned.

Products packed in Blister Packs (sealed plastic), cannot be returned if the blister pack has been opened.

Consumable items can not be returned once opened and used:

Turntable cartridges and Styli cannot be exchanged or refunded.

Turntables containing cartridges and styli can not be exchanged or refunded. 

All Wearable items including Earphones / Headphones / Headsets / Microphones due to hygiene reasons.  Can not be returned if opened and used.

Sale items cannot be exchanged or refunded. 

The product you return must be in a new, unopen and unused condition with all the original packaging and all instruction manuals. We do not accept any item with any indication that it was opened and used. In such cases, the item will be returned to the purchaser. If you wish to receive a refund we will re-credit the original purchaser's credit, debit card or Paypal  for the sum paid less any taxes, duties and less any postal costs and restocking fees.

It is advisable to send returned items by registered insured post/Courier and keep your proof of postage certificate, As we cannot be responsible for goods lost or damaged in transit. Please note that postal costs for returned goods are the customer’s responsibility and will only be reimbursed by us in the case of damaged in transit to you, faulty or incorrectly supplied goods. If you receive a product in error from us that is faulty you must advise us within three days from receipt of the goods.

Customers' statutory rights are unaffected.

When you have a valid RMA number. Please return to:

Electronic Centre
16 College Square East
Belfast
Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
BT1 6DE

Unsuitable / Non faulty instore returns:

Depending on the non faulty / Changed your mind item purchased instore you want to return (see below for exclusions) . We will exchange or issue a credit note provided it is unused unopened item is returned within 7 days of purchase.

Exclusions below:

Must be returned in prefect condition in the original undamaged packaging with valid proof of purchase.

Special ordered in (non stock) items are non returnable and non refundable. 

Seasonal items are non returnable or refundable.  

Any wearable items, Including Earphones, Headphones, Headsets and Microphones due to hygiene reasons can not be returned, refunded or exchanged. 

All non faulty receiving equipment due to reception issues at users location. including all radios, Tvs and transceivers (CB,PMR,2M,10M)  cannot be returned or exchanged.

All Components and spare parts. Power supplies, Batteries, Leads, Lamps, Adaptors, Pre made or cut cables. Can not be returned, refunded or exchanged. 

Also all Media/software/serial key related  items cannot be returned/refunded or exchanged. 

Products packed in Blister Packs (sealed plastic), cannot be returned if the blister pack has been opened.

Turntable cartridges and Styli cannot be exchanged or refunded.

See WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS (online and instore) below:

Faulty items purchased within 14days instore or online.

If you have  purchased a product which appears to be faulty. We will (depending on the item) supply a replacement product, arrange for repair, or refund within 14 days of purchase. Valid proof of purchase is required in all cases. Damaged or faulty items must be reported within 48 hours of delivery or collection from instore. (Warranty exclusions apply see below) (For online returns only please contact us via email or telephone to request a returns number. DO NOT RETURN any item without a valid returns number. As delivery may be rejected.) 

Some items may require internal inspection and testing in our workshop before any decision can be made. To check for improper use or signs of damage caused by the customer. After testing if the item has been damaged you will be given several options. If the returned item is not found to be faulty it will be returned back to you. You will be liable for return costs. ( the above unsuitable terms apply.) Please make sure all contents are returned in the same condition as received with all packaging manuals and leads, remote  etc. 

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS on all products (online and instore):

The warranty is designed to cover manufacturer defects for a period of 1 year only from date of purchase or delivery. If the item fails for any reason not due to manufacturer defect, including any of the following reasons then this warranty is not valid:

• Abuse or mishandling / Damage 
• The product is used for something for which it was not designed (misuse)
• Wear and tear beyond the design intentions of the product
• Environmental conditions
• The product has been altered, opened or modified
• The fault was caused by the use of accessories or supplementary parts that are not specifically certified to work by the product manufacturer
• An inappropriate power supply or battery has been used 
• Inadequate care and maintenance
• User error / Failure to properly follow instructions. (We are happy to help with user setup issues)
• Simply changed your mind / Not Faulty / Bought in error.     

If you received / Purchased your item more than 14 days ago:

If the item is still within its guarantee period ( Standard 1 year Warranty) we can advise of a repair agent close to you, Or return it back to ourselves. (Warranty exclusions apply see above) This does not affect your statutory rights.

Delivery Time Scale:

Our standard free delivery is usually  2-6 working days, Depending on size and weight, Also buyers location.

You have the option at checkout to pay for next working day (Monday to Friday delivery).  (Northern Ireland and Mainland UK)

Our £6.95/£18 fee delivery is usually  2-6 working days, (Monday to Friday) Depending on size and weight, Also buyers location.

You have the option at checkout to pay for next working day (Northern Ireland and Mainland UK). (Please note on rare occasions the next working day service can take longer) Excludes Saturdays

When paying using our finance the above also applies, and we must deliver the goods to same address as Billing address Based within the UK and Northern Ireland within 14 days of the agreement. Click and collect instore is not avaible for finance agreements, 

Deposits / Credit Notes :

ALL DEPOSITS / PAYMENTS  FOR RESERVED UNCOLLECTED GOODS ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND NON TRANSFERABLE

PRE PAID HIRE  DEPOSITS ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND NON TRANSFERABLE

ALL WORKSHOP INSPECTION FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND NON TRANSFERABLE.

CREDIT NOTES ARE VALID FOR 1 YEAR FROM ISSUE . MUST BE RETAINED.