Live 12.3 final is here: what’s new that isn’t Splice or stems

Ableton Live 12.3 is here, and that means built-in Splice support, stem separation, and… uh… well, there was the tremolo thing… and… need a guide? We’ve got you. Here are the rest of the best features to try in 12.3 (and Push 2.3 with Live 12.3), at a glance.

Push:Euclidean Mode brings generative grooves to Ableton hardware

Get hands-on control of Euclidean rhythms on Ableton Push, Push 2, Push 3, and even Push 3 standalone, with Mark Towers’ new creation for Max for Live. And wow, this is addictive–especially for generating geometric melodies and techno grooves.

Peter Kirn - June 5, 2025

Elektron’s new shiny: Digitone II hardware sequel, Syntakt 1.3 firmware

Elektron is here with (maybe) a reason to sell old Elektron gear and buy something new with Digitone II. That news comes right on the heels of a big 1.3 firmware update, if you’d rather make existing gear better.

Peter Kirn - October 23, 2024

DivSkip: multimode rhythmic processor from DivKid, Making Sound Machines

Peter Kirn - September 19, 2024

Free XiixiiQ sequencer for macOS, Logic sums Euclidean generators

Peter Kirn - December 18, 2023

Elektron drops surprise free update for all Analog Rytm owners

Peter Kirn - November 22, 2023

_Efx MOTIONS: Arturia’s new moving, modulating multi-effects plug-in

Peter Kirn - October 17, 2023

Pamela’s PRO Workout, after 10 years of modular pattern making, is next-generation upgrade

Peter Kirn - November 21, 2022

Since it’s 22.02.2022, here are a bunch of musical palindromes

Peter Kirn - February 22, 2022

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