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Live 6

Macworld Rating

5.0 out of 5 Mice, Jan 23, 2007

Pros

  • Better performance with multiprocessor/multicore Macs
  • New rack instruments and effects offer greater flexibility
  • Video support
  • Powerful and intuitive design

Cons

  • None significant

Software Details

  • Ableton
  • 10.2 (Jaguar), 10.3 (Panther), 10.4 (Tiger)
  • Universal
  • $599 boxed; $499 download; $279 upgrade boxed; $179 upgrade download.

Macworld's Live 6 Coverage

  • Live 6 Ableton’s Live has long been a capable and creative tool for making music both in the studio and in live performance. Live 6 expands those capabilities and makes for a better performing program.
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