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Description

Live enables users to compile numerous takes of an audio or MIDI performance into distinct segments, allowing for the selection of the finest moments from each to craft an ideal final take. You can also explore sound design creatively by mixing and matching random samples from your collection. By linking two or more tracks for simultaneous content editing, it simplifies the process of working with multi-tracked instruments or collaborative performances, ensuring everything stays synchronized across all tracks. This functionality extends to MIDI tracks as well. When you connect an MPE-compatible controller, you can effortlessly introduce bends, slides, and pressure variations for each note within a chord. This capability facilitates nuanced expression variations, seamless transitions between chords, and the creation of dynamic sonic landscapes. MPE, or MIDI Polyphonic Expression, enhances the MIDI experience by allowing MPE-enabled devices to manipulate multiple parameters of each note in real-time, culminating in more expressive and intricate instrumental performances. Overall, this innovative approach to music production empowers artists to achieve a higher level of creativity and precision in their work.

Description

The software features a highly intuitive, fast, and modular graphical interface built on QT 4, designed for ease of use. It includes a sample-based stereo audio engine that allows for the import of sound samples in a variety of formats, including .wav, .au, and .aiff, with support for compressed FLAC files as well. Users can take advantage of a pattern-based sequencer that permits an unlimited number of patterns and the ability to seamlessly chain them into complete songs. Each pattern can accommodate up to 192 ticks and offers individual levels per event alongside variable pattern lengths. Additionally, the platform supports an unlimited number of instrument tracks, each equipped with volume, mute, solo, and pan functionalities. Notably, it allows for multi-layered instruments, accommodating up to 16 samples per instrument. Time-stretching and pitch adjustments are made possible through the rubberband cli, which requires the rubberband-cli package for operation. The Director Window features a visual metronome alongside song position tags, enhancing user interaction. Users can effortlessly export and import single patterns into song projects, and MIDI learning can be activated with a Shift+MouseClick on various GUI controllers, facilitated by a MIDI settings editor. Moreover, the software includes unique functions for human velocity, timing, pitch, and swing, enhancing the creative possibilities for users. Overall, its robust feature set makes it an ideal tool for both novice and experienced music producers.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AudioKit Synth One Yes 
AudioRoute Yes 
Beatformer Yes 
ChordGen Yes 
Krotos Concept 2 Yes 
Krotos Reformer Pro Yes 
Krotos Weaponiser Yes 
Magenta Studio Yes 
Mixvibes Cross DJ Yes 
NEXUS4 Yes 
Prime Loops Yes 
ProDJLink Yes 
Regroover Yes 
RipX DAW Yes 
Vanguard 2 Yes 
Visibox Yes 
iZotope Aurora Yes 
iZotope Neutron Yes 
iZotope Plasma Yes 
iZotope RX Yes 

Integrations

AudioKit Synth One No 
AudioRoute No 
Beatformer No 
ChordGen No 
Krotos Concept 2 No 
Krotos Reformer Pro No 
Krotos Weaponiser No 
Magenta Studio No 
Mixvibes Cross DJ No 
NEXUS4 No 
Prime Loops No 
ProDJLink No 
Regroover No 
RipX DAW No 
Vanguard 2 No 
Visibox No 
iZotope Aurora No 
iZotope Neutron No 
iZotope Plasma No 
iZotope RX No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Ableton

Country

United States

Website

www.ableton.com/en/live/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Hydrogen

Website

hydrogen-music.org/features/

Product Features

Audio Editing

Audio Effects Yes 
Batch Processing Yes 
Export Audio (Multiple File Types) Yes 
Record Live Audio Yes 
Record Multiple Simultaneous Tracks Yes 
Scrub, Search, Bookmark Yes 
Sound Editing Tools Yes 
Spectral Analysis / FFT Yes 
Speech Synthesis (TTS) Yes 
Swappable Patches Yes 
Virtual Instruments Yes 
Virtual Mixing Yes 
Voice Changer Yes 

DJ

Product Features

Audio Editing

Audio Effects No 
Batch Processing No 
Export Audio (Multiple File Types) No 
Record Live Audio No 
Record Multiple Simultaneous Tracks No 
Scrub, Search, Bookmark No 
Sound Editing Tools No 
Spectral Analysis / FFT No 
Speech Synthesis (TTS) No 
Swappable Patches No 
Virtual Instruments No 
Virtual Mixing No 
Voice Changer No 

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