Ableton has released the Intel version of Live, the company’s music production suite. Live 5.2 comes just months before Ableton is due to release Live 6, which is available for pre-order from the Web site.
Intel-based Mac Live 5.0 users can purchase a Live 5.2 serial number for $49 via the Ableton online store. If you purchase the upgrade to Live 6 from Ableton you will receive a refund of the $49. Mac users who purchased Live 5 after Steve Jobs’ announcement of the new Intel-based Macs (January 10, 2006) will receive the Live 5.2 download at no additional charge.
For all other Live 5 users on PCs and non-Intel-based Mac machines, Live 5.2 will be released as a free bug-fix update.
Live 6 is scheduled for release in the third quarter of 2006. Complete information on Live 6’s specs, availability and pricing will be made available this summer.