# Ableton Live

Ableton Live is a popular digital audio workstation (DAW) known for its real-time performance capabilities, intuitive interface, extensive sound library, and Max for Live integration. Its benefits include:

- 1. **Live Performance**: Ideal for DJs and electronic musicians with its real-time Session View.
- 2. **User-Friendly**: A straightforward interface that minimizes complexity.
- 3. **Rich Sound Library**: Comes with a diverse collection of instruments and effects.
- 4. **MIDI Power**: Offers powerful MIDI control and routing for creativity.
- 5. **Max for Live Integration**: Seamlessly incorporates Max for Live, allowing users to create custom devices and expand functionality.
- 6. **Stability**: Reliable and rarely crashes, suitable for both studio work and live gigs.

A 30 day trail is available at [https://www.ableton.com/en/trial/](https://www.ableton.com/en/trial/) or you can buy it with a student or education discount.  
Licensed Abelton live is installed & available on most Blackbox workstations for HKU students.  
  
Add [this](https://www.showsync.com/tools#livegrabber) to send [OSC](https://bookstack.hku.nl/books/osc-open-sound-control) from Ableton to any other software [https://www.showsync.com/tools#livegrabber](https://www.showsync.com/tools#livegrabber)

**Learn**

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[![live tut.jpeg](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2023-10/scaled-1680-/live-tut.jpeg)](https://youtu.be/vCNASTnM6p4?si=VdZh_O8tUoYRZySg)

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