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Ableton Shows Live Version 1.5 at MusikMesse

March 14, 2002

March 13, 2002

Ableton announced version 1.5 of Live, the award-winning sequencing instrument for MacOS 9, MacOSX, and Windows. The new version has everything to make sure Live will perfectly fit in every studio and stage environment. New Features include:

  • As a Rewire master or slave, Live 1.5 will run in perfect harmony with Cubase, Logic, Reason, or Digital Performer
  • As a MIDI Sync master or client, Live 1.5 will sync with every piece of hardware
  • Live 1.5 users can use controller boxes with endless knobs or motor faders to control their sequencing instrument in any desired way
  • The new version has a Render-to-Disk function for quick file export into other audio programs.
  • Live will contain a stunning new reverb simulator with unprecedented control capabilities and a richness of sound that is rarely encountered with software reverbs;
  • Live will be available in localised versions (menus and help texts in English, German, French and Japanese);
  • The new version will use less CPU resources, and feature many other detail improvements.

The 1.5 update will be available as a free download for Windows, MacOS 9 and Mac OS X from www.ableton.com on April 1.

About Live

Live is an audio sequencer that can be played like an instrument. Live allows the user to bring together audio material from various sources. All the samples used are adjusted to the tempo of the song in real time and without changing the pitch. Even long pieces with tempo variations play in perfect sync.

Samples can be played back and new ones can be recorded and triggered using the mouse, computer keyboard or MIDI notes. Drag-and-drop can be used to put together any sequence of effects for sound editing, without interrupting the music. Every action during a jam is recorded and can be post-edited in detail, including all the automation of the mixer and effects.

With Live, musicians and DJs can record, loop, edit, tweak, and launch sounds without ever stopping the music.

Pricing and Availability

Live for MAC OS X and Windows is currently available at select dealers in 17 countries and at www.ableton.com. Live has a suggested retail price of Euro 349 or US$ 299.95. The free 1.5 upgrade can be downloaded from the Ableton website.

For more information, visit their web site at http://www.ableton.com/.

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