Ableton Live Reviews & Product Details

It’s compatibility with other software that enables playback Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s not the most user friendly. It requires you to spend a lot of time learning the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have been producing for over 8 years and have used a variety of different platforms including FL Studio, Logic, Pro Tools, etc. In trying all of these, I have come to love Ableton Live more than any other platform because of how robust the program is. It is very cutting edge and has historically offered features not available in other platforms, that were then later on copied by competitors, making it clear that it is the leading software for music production. I originally moved to Ableton for the warping feature and the grouping feature, which have since been copied by other softwares and are now seemingly essentials. It is one of the only softwares that can be used for both production as well as live performances. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ableton has a bit of a learning curve. Programs like FL Studio and Logic are much easier to grasp and you can begin making simple tracks right away. However, with Ableton, it is a bit more difficult. In the beginning, it was frustrating trying to produce but being hindered by a lack of understanding of how to accomplish certain tasks within the software, This was the case with other software I have used, but Ableton is seemingly a bit less visual. However, I began to realize that its complexity is partly due to the fact that the software offers so many different features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ableton is such a fluid, easy to use DAW that it really makes all other DAW's seem overly complicated by comparison. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I dislike the inability to easily send out MIDI Timecode information to other programs. This isn't a huge deal, but it makes it difficult to use the software for film/media scoring projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ableton Live is always customizable to the max and you're able to create a project that you truly are imagining. Having this program to create multi track projects can help you create something small, or a multi-tracked masterpiece. With a relatively easy interface, the more you practice with it the more you'll catch on real quick. This program allows you to truly customize your project with the use of several different plug-in features and tools-- as well as downloadable programs to truly create the sound you want. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The one thing I dislike would be the design and color schemes of the program-- and while it's fairly easy, I've used many programs that are much more user friendly right from the first usage Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It feels more professional than FL Studio and I really like the sound quality when you are sampling. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The UI is a bit complicated but to be honest, everything takes time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is a complete system for mixing, production, and post-production. Although it is popularized for electronic music, its possibilities are endless and open to all styles and genres. The most interesting aspect of live is precisely the ease with which we can program and launch sequences and/or effects, processors, etc., in real time with just the press of a button. Additionally, programming it is very simple and highly flexible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We have some issues with latency for certain VSTs. It would be good if it incorporated more analog audio processing elements by default. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ability to create rich professional tracks from a unified source. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not much really, I guess that I could complain about the price, but realistically what it can replace in hardware, it pays for itself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ability to do almost everything I need between wi-fi midi connections, triggering backing tracks, and recording live sound, there has not been a single thing I've wanted to do that was not possible with Ableton when it has come to music. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The large learning curve in the beginning is a little daunting, and the tutorials can be frustrating. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Been using Ableton for almost 10 years now. Love how easy it is to pick up. What’s great is I’m still finding new tricks and techniques within the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes Ableton can be a little clunky. wish when you automate pitch in a MIDI clip it wouldn’t mess up if you pause the clip in the middle of automation. You have to play the entire automation out for it to reset, as long as you reset the automation however Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ableton Live is the most advanced Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) in the market. The best part of the software is the session view in which we can test a number of instruments and their variations at once. There is no need to limit your imagination. Just go on with the session view and test all the Permutations and Combinations of the sound that you want and make it just the perfect before bouncing it. Once done, replicate the best arrangement in the arrangement view and you're ready with the song. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Price is a considerable dislike. No doubt the software is one of the best in the Digital Audio Workstation's world, but the price is a bit on the higher side. The price can be bought down a bit so that the young people of the Music Industry also have a chance to explore this awesome product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.