Ableton Live 13: ARA 2, Step Sequencer, New Devices and More!
Check out the latest version of Ableton Live.
3,6 / 5,0 | 
Ableton Live 13 has arrived with exciting new features, along with a new update for Push 3, and a 20% Off Sale on Live, Move, and Push.
Now available in public beta, Live 13 is due for official release in early 2027. What’s more, until 30 November, you can get 20% off any version of Live 12, including upgrades, and if you purchase in this time period, you qualify for the free Live 13 upgrade when it’s finally available.
Ableton Live 13
With ARA 2 plugin support in Live, you can use your favorite post-production and audio optimization tools within a neatly integrated interface. In addition, Melodyne Essential is now included with the Live 13 Suite, giving you access to the industry-standard vocal correction workflow.
With the new Step Sequencer, you have another way to build rhythms and melodic patterns with a range of per-step parameters, including velocity, probability, pitch, and note repeat. Meanwhile, there is a new Capture Automation function that allows you to turn your control edits into automation, which can then be edited more precisely.
The workflow has also been improved with Contextual Browsing, which lets you search, select, and load devices and presets right on the device rack. You can access the context browser easily with shortcuts and build chains quickly without using the primary browser. There are also new creative tools like the versatile new Drum Synth device with its wide range of sound sources, and the Looplet Max for Live device with four playback heads for intuitively layering sounds.
Live 13 has also expanded its range of mixing tools with Multiband and Mid-Side Racks that let you target specific areas of your mix. What’s more, there are two new specialized devices: the Clipper and Transient Shaper, giving you precise control over your dynamics to achieve more impactful mixes.
For Push 3, Ableton has introduced Custom Layouts that work in standalone and controller mode, letting you completely customize your workflow for production or live performance. There is also a new Performance Mixer for the Push that lets you take control of the faders while giving you access to Clip Launch at the same time. Meanwhile, the Step Sequencer is also available on the Push, which is ideal for its tactile interface.
Pricing and Availability:
While Ableton Live 13 is still in public beta, Live 12, Move, and Push are all available at a 20% discount. This sale is running from 12:00 CET today until 30 November, so don’t miss out!
More about Ableton Live 13:
*Note: This article about Ableton Live 13 contains affiliate links that help us fund our site. Don’t worry: The price for you always remains the same! If you buy something through these links, we receive a small commission. Thank you for your support!
This might also interest you
7 responses to “Ableton Live 13: ARA 2, Step Sequencer, New Devices and More!”
Is there any logical and understandable answer as to why they put this into version 13 now in 2026, and not into the first one? There are few things more amusing than this. When are they planning to include Melodyne? In 12 years?
The first version of live had no midi, the main innovation was the session view as a performance environment for time-warped audio clips plus effects.
Live 1 didn’t even have a reverb.
Step sequencers were not en vogue at the time.
there’s already a perfectly functionning midi sequencer in ableton; made better in live 12; that’s a weird thing to be mad at. if you want to show only a selection of notes there’s the fold button. if you can’t live without a step sequencer in this style for some reason then there’s probably another daw you’re already using that does that. no clue what melodyne is. people want all daws to do all the things.
ARA 2?
Truly fixed PDC?
SMPTE?
I think at Ableton they still have this fixed idea, that Live is a performance DAW. Well, by many many years, not anymore. People started to PRODUCE whole songs on Live, not just performing.
If you are coming from any other DAW (Cakewalk Sonar in my case), you would immediately be frustrated by many basic missing features like no ARA, terrible transportation, no mouse wheel control, no true track freeze, to name a few. Even PUSH3 has some really basic missing features, like quantizing the note ends and moving notes snapping to grid.
Who cares about yet another sequencer and a slightly better library…
Ableton knows exactly what people are doing with Live.
And people have literally produced millions of full tracks with Ableton.
Personally I have used every version since Live 3 to produce whole songs.
Ohhhh…. I’m completely changing my rant from before… ARA2 support!
Push3 custom layouts!
Thumbs uuuuup!
You are currently viewing a placeholder content from Facebook. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers.
More InformationYou are currently viewing a placeholder content from Instagram. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers.
More InformationYou are currently viewing a placeholder content from X. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers.
More Information