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Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 40 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
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Key Features
The Ableton Live 12 Suite is tailor-made for musicians and producers seeking a comprehensive digital audio workstation that fosters creativity and innovation. This edition boasts an impressive array of new instruments like Meld, Roar, and Granulator III, alongside 58 audio and 14 MIDI effects, providing a rich palette for sound design. With its unlimited audio and MIDI tracks, high-fidelity multitrack recording, and MIDI sequencing capabilities, Live 12 Suite accommodates projects of any size and complexity.
Its intuitive interface promotes a fluid workflow, whether you're crafting music in the studio or performing live. The suite enhances performance with MIDI-mappable controls and automatic hardware controller mapping, all MPE compatible. For those looking to push musical boundaries, it offers advanced MIDI editing tools and global tuning adjustments. Additionally, Live 12 Suite comes with built-in Max for Live, opening up a universe of instruments, effects, and customizations, further enriched by a massive 71+GB loop and sample library. Its inclusivity extends to visually impaired users, thanks to comprehensive screen reader support.
IMPORTANT - Proof of eligibility will be required to activate this software, please check below if you are eligible for this educational discount.
Product Ref: 293231
Ableton Live 12.1 introduces powerful new tools and enhancements for music creation. The Auto Shift device offers real-time pitch correction, MIDI sidechain harmonisation, and modulation with MPE or LFOs. Drum Sampler combines essential one-shot sampling controls with built-in effects like 8-Bit, time stretch, FM, and more for quick, creative beat manipulation. Sample management is faster with auto-tagging for samples under 60 seconds and metadata-based tagging for VST3 plugins. Upgraded Limiter features smoother release curves, Mid/Side routing, and new modes like True Peak and Maximize, while Saturator gains a Bass Shaper curve and streamlined UI. MIDI editing gets a boost with toolbar filters for precise note selection and new MPE Transformations – Glissando and LFO – for advanced parameter shaping. Push 2 and 3 users can save Default and Template Sets, use Macro Variations, and enjoy integrated filtering and auto-tagging. Additionally, Live 12.1 includes MIDI Tools by Philip Meyer, providing creative rhythm and melody generators, and Sequencers by Ableton, offering innovative step sequencing with tools like StepArp, SQ, and Rhythmic Steps for evolving patterns and polyrhythms. This update empowers users to work more intuitively, creatively, and efficiently.
Please check your eligibility below before you purchase this product. You are eligible for an educational discount if you are:
University/college students—Students enrolled at a higher education institution defined as an accredited, government-recognized public or private university or college (including community, junior, or vocational college) that grants degrees and/or certificates.
Faculty and staff—Teachers and staff employed by an accredited, government-recognized public or private primary or secondary school, local education authority, or public or private university or college, for-profit career/vocational schools that grant degrees and/or certificates, and schools for instrumental instruction/tuition.
Homeschool teachers—Teachers as defined by local homeschooling regulations detailed on this HSLDA State Laws webpage.
Secondary school students—Students enrolled at an accredited, government-recognized public or private secondary school providing full-time instruction.
Homeschooled secondary students—Secondary students schooled at home, as defined by local regulations detailed on this HSLDA State Laws webpage.
Live 12 Suite turns your musical imagination into reality with its dual workflow modes, vast array of creative tools, and limitless sound combinations. Whether you're swiftly drafting ideas in Session View or meticulously arranging them in Arrangement View, Live adapts to your creative process without skipping a beat. Capture everything from the nuances of hardware synths to the spontaneity of vocal takes, then perfect your creation with Live's innovative comping feature and MIDI enhancements.
With its extensive sound design capabilities, including wavetable, FM, subtractive, granular, and analog-modeling synthesis, Live 12 Suite invites you to explore a full spectrum of sonic possibilities. Roar and Meld, two of the suite's newest devices, offer everything from multi-stage saturation to expressive synthesis, complemented by an array of sampling devices and effects. Live's Core Library, enriched by the unique Lost and Found collection, Performance Pack, and Sound Oracle's drum Packs, ensures your sound palette is both rich and infinitely expandable.
Live 12 Suite elevates the art of performance, allowing you to manipulate your music in real time on stage. Its flexible MIDI mapping and up to 16 Macro knobs provide total control over your sound, enabling you to create dynamic builds, drops, and variations. Whether integrating outboard gear, remixing on the fly, or adjusting tempo in response to live audio, Live serves as the heart of your performance, ensuring seamless interaction between you, your instruments, and your audience.
Designed not just for electronic musicians but for any live performer, Live's tempo-following and FX capabilities make it an indispensable tool for DJs and bands alike. Its ability to resample and process sounds in real time opens up new avenues for improvisation and collaboration on stage.
Ableton Live 12 Suite is more than a DAW; it's a bridge to a world of musical possibilities. Connect it to any MIDI controller, including MPE-compatible devices, for nuanced, expressive performances. With Ableton Link, you can sync Live with countless other applications and devices for collaborative sessions that are always on time. The accompanying Note iOS app allows you to capture ideas on the move and flesh them out in Live.
Through Max for Live, Live 12 Suite transcends its boundaries, letting you tweak its inner workings, create custom devices, and connect to a universe of visual and interactive elements. This integration not only amplifies Live's versatility but also connects you to a community of creators, offering endless inspiration and tools for your music-making journey.
