A Live license is registered to a single user and can be installed on up to two of their computers. Read the full license policy. If you already have a Live license you will see your personalized discounted upgrade pricing in the Ableton shop. Make sure you are logged into the Ableton user account where your license is registered.
If you are a student or teacher that is enrolled or teaching for a minimum of 20 hours a week, you can see discounted pricing at our educational shop. As long as you are logged into your user account when buying Live, your serial number will be automatically registered. You'll then be able to download the installer from your account. A flexible, highly-refined Pack to form the rhythmic foundation of any production. Painstakingly created by top artists and sound designers, Synth Essentials makes it easy to find the sounds you need with no interruption to your creative flow.
Stretch, shape and morph sounds into a broad sound palette using wavetables derived from synths, acoustic instruments, noise and much more. Surround Panner is a free Max for Live device that makes mixing for performances, installations and theaters using multi-channel speaker setups possible in Live. Simply load the device into a track in your Live set and use the XY control to place it anywhere in the surround field.
Eight presets allow you to choose between four-, six- and eight-channel setups. Convolution Reverb is a creative device for bringing new space to your sounds — a sample-based reverb suite with hundreds of impulse responses from real-world spaces and world-class hardware. The acclaimed soundware producer returns with his second massive collection of urban-orientated samples, Racks, Simpler instruments and complete Live Sets.
Aimed at electronic musicians, sound designers and installation artists, Iota is a Max For Live granular looping instrument that wrings endless creative potential out of even the simplest samples, via an inspiring graphically-driven interface.
Built around a flexible virtual patchbay, Pallas gives users immense control over a wide range of bold and unique sounds. This four-Pack bundle brings together more than instruments and clips of cinematic sounds — from acoustic to electronic, and percussive to atmospheric. It's a complete set of creative tools for film score, soundtracks, or adding cinematic flavor to any type of music. This versatile bundle of synth and drum sounds brings the rich sound of analog gear under your control in Live.
Flatpack Analogik Waves II offers a new collection of unique, highly customizable analog sounds to add to your arsenal. Sampled from boutique analog oscillators and chromatically tracked across the keyboard, Waves II offers a wide spectrum of sonic possibilities.
Microtron captures the saturated orchestral sounds of the Mellotron — the tape-replay instrument made famous by the Beatles, Genesis and other bands. These surreal reproductions of brass, string and wind instruments will add a distinctive color to your sound palette. With more than Drum and Instrument Racks, over loops for slicing, tweakable effects chains and more, Beat Tools has all the sounds you need for hands-on beatmaking — especially with Push.
Mix or mutate between four independent sound sources using a flexible morph matrix and a Push-ready modulation sequencer — Hypermorph offers a playful way to create rapidly changing or evolving sounds. Transient Machines is a Max for Live Pack that allows for deep sound-shaping possibilities. Modelled after the transient designers found in professional recording studios, Transient Machines is a versatile tool for reshaping the dynamics of drums, loops, and much more.
Three expertly designed Packs offer a diverse set of synth patches that show Analog and Tension at their evocative best. Now available as a discounted bundle: three Packs for the cost of two. Outer Spaces is a versatile new audio processor that puts your sounds in beautiful spaces — but it goes way beyond your standard reverb. Multi-sampled orchestral and world percussion, plus other hits and tension builders — this Pack offers professional-grade tools and sounds to use in scores, soundtracks, or to add cinematic power to any production style.
Primed for use with Push and packed with recordings of vintage hardware within eleven tweakable Instrument Racks, House Racks is a new toolkit for producers seeking the classic sounds of 80s and 90s underground house. Get deep with the multi-functional LFO, create a sequence of randomized preset states, or modulate parameters using an audio signal — this set of envelope followers and other device controllers can reinvent how you use your instruments and effects, and take your modulations to the molecular level.
Surreal, slow-mo soundscapes, psychedelic instruments and otherworldly timbres from underwater recordings — you can now pick up these diverse sound sets as a discounted bundle: three Packs for the cost of two. Expand your sound palette with authentic instruments and sounds from across the globe. Inspired by the experimental sounds of the 60s and 70s, this eclectic set of dream-like instruments and textures is ideal for soundtracks, film scores, or anyone looking to spark offbeat production ideas.
IRCAM has used the expertise from decades of dedicated research and development to produce this collection of Max for Live devices. New from K-Devices, Terra is a polyphonic Max For Live synth incorporating frequency modulation, phase distortion, ring modulation and wave shaping.
Polyphylla is a new Max For Live instrument that makes additive synthesis accessible and fun. Its ability to generate unique rhythms and melodies, and deft control over randomization elements make it an exciting tool for those looking for inspiration and experimentation. Heavyocity brings its flagship collection of analog and organic drum sounds to Live: a carefully processed, production-ready batch of live percussion, drum machines and modular synth drums.
Heavyocity offer up this free Pack of drum sounds from their flagship DMA collection: a production-ready batch of live percussion, drum machines and modular synth drums. Polytek is a versatile and creative Max for Live instrument combining step sequencing, vocoding and multiband gating, using Analog and Sampler as sound sources.
The latest Pack from EarthMoments comprises over one-shot samples and loops inspired by the ethereal atmospheres of rivers, oceans, waterfalls and lakes. An extensive toolkit of over drum samples, chords, MIDI clips, loops and Simpler instruments tailor-made for modern urban music styles. Packed with edgy sounds, spectacular effects and powerful mix processors, Magic Racks is a one-stop composition, mixing and mastering toolkit for dance music producers and live performers.
From premium Max For Live developer Amazing Noises comes a pair of anarchic effects for sound designers, glitch producers and explorers of uncharted sonic territory: Dedalus Delay and Stutter Switch. With over freely patchable modules and dozens of pre-patched synths and effects, OSCiLLOT brings the near-infinite creative possibilities of modular synthesis to Ableton Live.
Holder is a spectral freezing device. It grabs short slices of sound and transforms them to ambient textures. It is perfect for creating wide, lush soundscapes and atmospheric drones. AlterEcho is a supercharged delay effect which can add complex rhythm and tone to your sounds. It is transport-synced with step-based parameters, enabling powerful control of your sound over time. Break Selection is a free pack that includes drum loops recorded by some of the best drummers in the business.
Flatpack Analogik Drums is a collection of unique drum kits, constructed from recordings of highly sought-after analog modular gear. This Pack combines the old-school flavour of analog drums with fresh and colorful snares, kicks, cymbals, toms, claps and percussive elements, making it perfect for a variety of productions.
Flatpack Analogik Waves provides a range of mono and poly synth analog sounds, from raw and dirty synth leads to beautifully ethereal pads. This Pack was painstakingly sampled and chromatically tracked across the keyboard, to bring rich and harmonically arresting analog synth sounds to your fingertips.
Entangled Species is a collection of over cinematic sounds designed for Ableton's Tension. It is perfect for creating electro-acoustic and ambient arrangements. Progressive electronic pioneers such as Vangelis and Jean-Michel Jarre provided the inspiration for this collection of retro-futuristic sounds. Geisterwelt is a spectral sampler and visualizer. With control over multiple audio and video parameters, Geisterwelt lets you simultaneously create music and responsive HD video with nothing more than a MIDI controller, a keyboard, or mouse.
Apocalypse Percussion Elements is a massive library of over 4, high-quality samples ranging from entire drum ensembles to individual drums, cymbals and percussion instruments such as bongos, cajons, gongs and more. A collection of over 5, analog drum sounds sampled from a broad range of hardware.
Encompassing vintage Roland machines, contemporary drum synths, DIY circuit board kits and more, this Pack brings the warm tones of analog drums straight to your studio. Developed at the legendary IRCAM institute in Paris, this Pack contains six Max for Live effects and one instrument for advanced real-time sound processing and manipulation.
Conundrums is a collection of 50 drum kits, each uniquely crafted for versatility and fine-tuned so that all components play together in harmony. Designed to complement a wide range of genres and pack a mighty punch in the mix, Conundrums is an all-in-one beatmaking powerhouse.
Mallets brings two expertly sampled melodic percussion instruments to Ableton Live. The Rhythomatix Pack brings you a library of highly nuanced loops, samples and drum kits geared towards world music, electronic, industrial and pop productions — subtle cinematic sounds that collectively provide a powerful rhythmic impact. Inspired by the classic string machines of the s, Ensemble is a Max for Live string synthesizer with a unique built-in morphing formant filter.
Ensemble also includes chorus and phaser effects which can be used separately. Max for Cats presents DiGiTAL, a powerful polyphonic synth that fuses aspects of additive, wavetable, frequency modulation and subtractive synthesis. DiGiTAL is distinctly designed for creating new sounds and provides a comprehensive set of controls expressly for this purpose. Sample Magic delivers the grit and soul of machine-made techno with hundreds of loops crafted from analogue synths and hardware.
This Pack comes loaded with pounding beats, raw synth lines, dirty basslines, dubbed-out chords, processed vocals and much more. Dub Machines is a pair of expertly designed Max for Live devices that reproduce, and expand on the sound of classic tape and analog delays.
With vintage character, extensive control and deep sound-shaping capabilities, Dub Machines is ready to take any sound into space. Effect Racks is a collection of over sophisticated audio effects engineered for instant sound sculpting. Recording Hybrid Kit is a free Pack consisting of a multi-sampled, multi-velocity Yamaha drumset.
Made up of elements of several different drumsets, Hybrid is a great sounding, all-purpose kit from Drumdrops — the makers of A Fistful of Drumkits. Three diverse drum kits for any situation - from pounding metal crashes to crackling dub snares. Fill your drum arsenal with over 2 GB of sounds, including multi-sampled hits that capture the human feel of a professional drummer.
Flatpack Darwin features evolving pads, animated textures and shifting tonal soundscapes. Vocalisms is a collection of 58 drum kits made solely from sounds produced by the human voice and mouth. Taking advantage of the entire oral spectrum, this Pack focuses on the voice as a percussive instrument and provides all the elements of a drum kit, and much more. Drop Herse in your track and manipulate audio in real time. Herse is a slicing multi-effect that lets you rearrange your signal and apply a defined amount of effect to each slice.
Arsenal brings you the surprisingly rich and musical sounds of an array of metal objects. Chosen for their unique sonic qualities, a selection of pipes, tubes and blades have been played with bows, sticks, hands and mouth, to capture and extract their inherent musical essence. Dark Synth is an highly innovative new Max for Live synthesizer that marries the vast possibilities of additive synthesis with a super-intuitive interface. As a great starting point for immersive sound-shaping, Dark Synth will introduce you to new horizons in sound design.
Studio Bass is four instruments in one and delivers the powerful, expressive sound of a classic electric bass guitar. ZenPad - Bollywood is a selection of up-tempo Indian rhythms and authentic melodic sounds created specifically for pop, film, electronic and Bollywood productions. The Pack is also available as part of a discounted bundle with the Mantra and Oriental Packs. ZenPad — Oriental captures the spirit of the Orient with a variety of instruments including Arabic style drum kits, various hand percussion, ney flutes, clarinets, violin and oud.
This Pack is also available as part of a discounted bundle with the Bollywood and Mantra Packs. ZenPad - Mantra is a diverse selection of sounds designed for new age, yoga, meditation and electronic music productions. This Pack is also available as part of a discounted bundle with the Bollywood and Oriental Packs. Discover MB of the finest drum loops from Sample Magic's award-winning catalogue, compatible with Live 9. Encompassing a huge variety of electronic styles, Sample Magic's Beat Selection has been hand-picked to offer beat-making inspiration.
Whether you are building hi-tech weapon effects for a blockbuster sci-fi shooter, or creating complex layered transitions for a cutting edge electronic music project, Microsphere delivers an extraordinary palette of sound that will take your productions into uncharted territory.
Monstrosities is a collection of 50 aggressive drum kits with dirty, distorted, processed and mangled sounds, energized for intense beat creation with Live and Push. Olympus Elements symphonic choir is a voice professional choir, expertly built for use with Ableton Live. With beautifully recorded sample content and a wide range of dynamics and articulations, this Pack provides the most important elements of a large chorus in a convenient all-in-one solution.
Grab control of the sound chips that defined the video game soundtracks of the s, now programmed specifically for Live. RokVid is a powerful video solution for live music performers. Designed with simplicity in mind, RokVid makes easy work of generating captivating video that dynamically reacts to your sound.
Spectrum Effects includes two radical spectral processing devices capable of a range of effects. Warp and mangle your audio into mayhem, or add subtle harmonic touches - you decide which. In the studio and at the gig, Spectrum Effects adds an instant dynamic catalyst to your Live set.
Set the rules in AutoBeat and discover endless rhythmic rearrangement possibilities. AutoBeat integrates seamlessly with Drum Racks, and can also function as a flexible phrase creator for melodic instruments. Captured with all of its funky nuances, nothing adds vintage twang and spanking timbres to a groove like this classic keyboard instrument.
Konkrete Drums 3 lets you take your palette of percussion even further into exciting new sonic territory. This Pack derives its unique range and power from the vast array of unusual gear and inspired recording techniques that went into its making. Transform any sound with this versatile instrument.
Max for Live Building Tools is a set of essential devices that open up the modular potential of Live. Effect, control, and radically reinvent your sounds and workflow. Pluggo for Live is a free collection of audio devices and instruments derived from Cycling '74's Pluggo plug-in collection.
This array of full-fledged Max for Live devices provides hours of signal-mangling fun as well as interesting examples of various approaches to plug-in design. We're giving away a free audio package with new sounds, presets, Instrument Racks and Construction Kits.
This is more than just a few audio files. Samplification will kick-start your sampling skills and demonstrate what Sampler is really capable of. Cyclic Waves is a premium selection of audio loops taken from the Cycling '74 'Cycles' libraries, produced and curated by Sound Library pioneer Ron MacLeod using innovative processing tools from Cycling '74, the makers of Max.
Unnatural Selection is a collection of Audio Clips and Construction Kits for a diverse number of genres, and includes both beats and melodic components. Digicussion 1 is a versatile library of synthetic drums - great for pouring electronic production, experimental sound design, and all kinds of rhythmic music.
Designer Drums is a set of synthesized drums that demonstrate the versatility of Ableton Live 9's instruments and effects. Sound Objects Lite is a collection of sampled percussive and bowed objects chosen for their complex and unusual harmonics. Digicussion 2 is a booster shot of synthetic drums for your electronic productions - designed to provide fresh inspiration for your rhythm tracks. Bomblastic is a Hip Hop drum kit library featuring punchy kicks, cracking snares, crisp claps, powerful percussion, biting shakers, hi-hats, cymbals, toms, and more.
Made in the spirit of experimentation, The Forge by Hecq is a thoroughly modern update on classic IDM and glitch, infused with a healthy dose of cinematic sound-design.
Extensive controls for real-time sound tweaking and bonus sequence clips are included. Texture Beats provides highly dynamic electronic drum sounds and analog textures. Each drum kit features a unique set of Macro controls for blending in textures and customizing the sound of both the whole kit and individual drum sounds. Tronix combines the cinematic depth of animated atmospheres, morphed instruments and electrified percussion with cutting leads, growling basses, and tempo-synced audio loops that forward-thinking producers will appreciate.
This techno toolkit includes over MB of synth, bass and drum loops, as well as customized Instrument, Drum, and Effect Racks. Combine, edit, and personalize the sounds to build your own tracks. Get the authentic sound of the Rhodes Stage 73 and Wurlitzer A electric pianos. Carefully sampled at multiple velocities and recorded with vintage equipment for ultra-realistic sound and feel.
Comes with 70 Instrument Racks providing all the classic keyboard sounds. Put the power of an orchestra inside Live, with expert multisamples of strings, brass, and woodwinds.
Featuring a collection of multisampled instruments from classic synths, including the Yamaha DX7, Roland Jupiter series, and more. Over synthetically generated beats, loops and textures. Acoustix is a toolkit for cinematic music production, designed exclusively for Ableton Live.
