Live 7—What’s New

Ableton Live 7 renews the core of Live, with enhancements to the
audio engine including 64-bit mix summing, new and improved devices
with side-chaining capability, better MIDI timing and hardware
integration. We have also included the most-requested features, such as
time signature changes, video export, multiple automation lanes and
much more. Version 7 marks the arrival of the new “Drum Rack” which
streamlines beat production via an easy drag-and-drop interface and
offers native sliced audio and REX file support, bringing endless
creative possibilities to beat lovers.

Version 7 Renews the Core of Live

Enhanced Audio EngineLive 7′s enhanced audio engine improves fidelity with precision 64-bit summing at all mix points throughout the program, POW-r dithering, optimized sample-rate conversion and other advances.

New CompressorThe new compressor device integrates the compression models of Compressor I and II, and offers a new model based on a feedback design commonly found in the most praised vintage compressors.

SidechainingFully integrated side-chaining capability is available for the new Compressor as well as Gate and Auto Filter.

Device High-Quality ModesOperator, Dynamic Tube and Saturator now feature optional High-Quality modes for anti-aliased processing, reducing typical “digital” artifacts.

EQ Eight—New and ImprovedEQ Eight sports an improved user interface and a new 64-bit mode for increased accuracy and fidelity.

Introducing SpectrumThe new Spectrum device is an analyzer that provides real-time visual feedback for any audio signals within Live (and it looks really cool!).

Improved MIDI TimingThe MIDI engine has been reworked and we were able to significantly reduce timing error (jitter) of recorded MIDI.

Easy Hardware IntegrationHardware integration has been streamlined with the addition of two new devices—External Instrument and External Audio Effect—allowing hardware synthesizers and effects to be inserted into device chains just like software plug-ins.

Enhanced Memory ManagementNew memory management technology allows users of large sample libraries, such as Ableton’s new sampled instruments or third-party libraries imported via Sampler, to run an impressive number of instruments at the same time. This happens automatically, with no setup changes required.

Audio Engine Fact SheetThe Audio Engine Fact Sheet explains exactly how signals are (or are not) being modified when performing fundamental audio operations in Live, and provides tips for achieving the highest quality results.

MIDI Engine Fact SheetThe MIDI Engine Fact Sheet documents MIDI timing tests on both Windows and Mac platforms using various MIDI interfaces and describes exactly what users can expect in terms of MIDI timing accuracy. Coming Soon.

Live 7 Brings the Most Requested Features

Time Signature ChangesLive 7 allows the use of multiple time signatures within a single Live Set in the Arrangement View timeline and Session View Scenes.

Video ExportVideo that has been edited or warped in Live can be exported to a new file.

Easier AutomationMultiple automation lanes per track can be displayed and edited at the same time.

Tempo NudgeA new “tempo nudge” function makes it easier to synchronize to live musicians or DJs.

REX SupportREX files can be dragged, dropped and played just like WAV or AIFF files.

Many Other Important ImprovementsLive, Operator and Sampler have received many important improvements and additions based on users’ requests.

Introducing the New Drum Rack

The new “Drum Rack” streamlines beat production via an easy drag-and-drop interface and brings endless creative possibilities.

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Easy InterfaceA familiar drum pad interface allows dragging and dropping of samples, instruments and effects. Each pad has its own device chain and can be shown as a mixer channel in the Session View. Each Drum Rack also has its own sends, returns and sub-mixes.

Slice and DiceThe slicing feature fills a Drum Rack with the individual hits from REX or audio loops. The original sequence is represented as a MIDI clip, making it easy to replace, reshuffle or re-record the events and process them individually.

Ableton Live 7 Beta

Live 7 is currently in beta testing. To learn more please visit the beta page.

Ableton Live Tour. Take the tour, complete with movies, to learn more about Ableton Live.New Ableton Instruments. Check out the new add-on instruments to see what’s coming…Introducing Ableton Suite. Ableton Suite combines Live 7 plus a choice selection of Ableton instruments…