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Black Friday: pimp my Live with the best add-ons
Ableton Live 12.3 is out of beta; it’s time to liven up your Live setup (plus Ableton Move and Push and Novation Circuit Tracks). Black Friday deals have these at the lowest prices you’ll see all year, so if you’re stocking up for winter or holiday breaks, we’ve got you. These are tools to solve some problems, add some inspiration, and even just make your Live setup look better.
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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.
Peter Kirn - November 25, 2025
Music tech Software Tech
Push:Cue Mode turns Warp Markers into launchable cue points
It’s Hot Cues for Ableton Live, or cue points for Push for Live for Max for Live. Finally, those handy cue points can be triggered, with a ton of nice visual extras. That was a long-missing feature for DJs, but it might be an even bigger hit for live sets or improvisatory production. There’s a reason that deadmau5 logo is in the corner.
Mute on your Push like it’s an Elektron — Push:Mute Mode
Peter Kirn - September 10, 2025
Gear Music tech Software Tech
Ableton Live 12.3: Stems, Splice, more Bounce, Auto Pan-Tremolo, and more
Peter Kirn - September 2, 2025
Music tech Software Stories Tech
Way more than acid: pay-if-you-can Sting 2 is instant inspiration
Peter Kirn - July 7, 2025
Music tech Reviews Software Tech
Tour Superbooth with Afrorack – featuring the show’s best instruments
Peter Kirn - May 22, 2024
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