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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (89.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$199
Ableton Live
Star Rating
(155)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(99)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$199
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- Users report that FL Studio's "Piano Roll" feature is highly praised for its intuitive interface, making it easier for beginners to compose melodies, while Ableton Live's "Session View" is favored for its flexibility in live performances and improvisation.
- Reviewers mention that FL Studio's "Mixer" is robust and offers extensive routing options, which is a significant advantage for detailed mixing, whereas users on G2 highlight Ableton Live's "Audio Warping" capabilities as superior for manipulating audio clips seamlessly.
- G2 users indicate that FL Studio's "Lifetime Free Updates" policy is a major selling point, ensuring that users always have access to the latest features without additional costs, while Ableton Live users appreciate the "Max for Live" integration that allows for extensive customization and third-party device support.
- Reviewers say that FL Studio's "Step Sequencer" is particularly user-friendly for beat-making, making it a favorite among electronic music producers, while users report that Ableton Live's "Drum Rack" provides a more versatile platform for drum programming and sound design.
- Users on G2 highlight that FL Studio's "Plugin Compatibility" is excellent, allowing for a wide range of third-party VSTs, while reviewers mention that Ableton Live's "Built-in Instruments" and effects are top-notch, providing a rich sound palette right out of the box.
- Reviewers mention that FL Studio's "User Community" is vibrant and supportive, offering numerous tutorials and resources, while users report that Ableton Live's "Official Documentation" and learning resources are comprehensive, making it easier for users to get up to speed with the software.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ableton Live
No pricing availableFL Studio
Full song creation & mic recording
$199
Includes everything that Basic melody & loops creation includes plus
- Audio Clips (editable track length audio)
- Audio Recording (using a microphone directly in FL Studio)
- Edison *° (audio editor and recorder)
Free Trial
Ableton Live
No trial information availableFL Studio
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
139
8.8
81
Ease of Use
8.2
140
8.8
81
Ease of Setup
8.2
17
8.5
11
Ease of Admin
8.7
15
8.3
6
Quality of Support
8.6
117
8.4
65
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
14
8.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
134
9.0
82
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ableton Live and FL Studio are categorized as Audio Editing
Unique Categories
Ableton Live has no unique categories
FL Studio has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ableton Live
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
FL Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Music
39.9%
Entertainment
7.2%
Media Production
5.2%
Religious Institutions
4.6%
Internet
3.9%
Other
39.2%
Music
42.7%
Entertainment
7.3%
Design
6.3%
Telecommunications
4.2%
Media Production
4.2%
Other
35.4%
Discussions
Maybe I am missing it now, but is it there any ways I can get more skins for Ableton?
1 Comment
CS
YES, just type Ableton live themes Read more
Ableton Live has no more discussions with answers
How i do render settings to get more powerful sound?
1 Comment
G2
What do you excatly mean by "Powerful"? Volume?Read more
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