Not content with the rumpus caused by the introduction of Abelton LIVE version 1.0, the audio sequencer designed to be played like an instrument in live situations, Ableton have announced the release of LIVE V 2.0. Version 2.0 offers enhancements to the performance and jamming features of the original software and also adds multi-track recording and editing with “Elastic Audio” what Ableton describe as rendering audio “totally elastic”. This feature allows tempo to be set at anytime during recording, performance or playback. In addition, users can drop in recordings, loops and complete songs, which will play in sync, direct from disk. LIVE 2.0 makes it possible to synchronize loops and recordings of any length at any time. Also, time stretching is no longer limited to loops but can now be applied to any audio material; time stretching algorithms have been optimized for rhythmic and melodic material producing “cleaner” results. Live 2.0 allows the user to tap tempo during recording and playback. Tempo changes are recordable and editable as a continuous curve. This increases flexibility and speed for looping, synchronizing, improvising and recording – the process has never been faster, easier and more fun. Multi-track Recording and Editing in LIVE 2.0 turns the arranger view into a full blown multi-track recording and editing suite offering extensive real-time effects, dynamic parameter automation and unlimited undo. Recording can be initiated directly from the arranger window. Other new features of LIVE 2.0 include:

Advanced automation handling

DJ-like cross-fading

Relative Session Mapping: assignable scene up/down and track launch buttons

Tempo and Transport controls can be mapped to MIDI /Keys

Presets to save and recall effect settings

New effects: Gate; Redux Pricing and Availability
LIVE 2.0 will be available online from

http://www.ableton.com
and from Ableton dealers worldwide in December 2002 for a MSRP of US$399.00 (Euro $399). Upgrades from LIVE 1.5 will available online for US$89 (Euro 89) for a boxed version or US$69 (Euro 69) for an unboxed version. Users that buy or unlock* LIVE 1.5 or 1.0 for the first time after November 1, 2002 will be eligible to receive a free (download) upgrade to LIVE 2.0.

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