The fact that Ableton is charging $70 more for its Suite owners to upgrade is outrageous. $299 is almost half the cost of buying the software new. It's not even worth discussing what is new, based on that fact alone. Grouping inside of groups - other software has this. Fruity Loops is on the mac now, and it's had this for ten years. The fact that Ableton is charging $70 more for its Suite owners to upgrade is outrageous. $299 is almost half the cost of buying the software new. It's not even worth discussing what is new, based on that fact alone. Grouping inside of groups - other software has this. Fruity Loops is on the mac now, and it's had this for ten years. Ableton Link A technology that keeps instances of Live and a growing collection of iOS apps in time over a wireless network. Included Instrument Racks Updated for Live 11 Combine multiple instruments and effects into a single device, allowing for split and layered sounds with customized Macro controls.
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Am I eligible for the educational discount?
You are eligible for an educational discount if you are:
- a student currently enrolled in full-time educational studies, up to advanced degree programs and 18 years old or of legal age in your country of residence. Parents of a student not of legal adult age can buy educational licenses on behalf of their child using their child's valid student ID.
- a student in a part-time program that consists of 20 hours or more study time per week, or one that runs for 12 months or more. The area of studies is irrelevant.
- a teacher who is currently employed full- or part-time at a school or university in any field. Part-time and private teachers must work at least 20 hours per week to qualify
Please note that if there is ever any disagreement on educational status documents, we offer a full four-week money back guarantee.
Education discounts can't be combined with upgrade pricing.
Play melodies and chords, make beats, trigger loops and clips with Push.
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Am I eligible for the educational discount?
You are eligible for an educational discount if you are:
- a student currently enrolled in full-time educational studies, up to advanced degree programs and 18 years old or of legal age in your country of residence. Parents of a student not of legal adult age can buy educational licenses on behalf of their child using their child's valid student ID.
- a student in a part-time program that consists of 20 hours or more study time per week, or one that runs for 12 months or more. The area of studies is irrelevant.
- a teacher who is currently employed full- or part-time at a school or university in any field. Part-time and private teachers must work at least 20 hours per week to qualify
Please note that if there is ever any disagreement on educational status documents, we offer a full four-week money back guarantee.
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Live and Push offer everything students need to make any kind of music that inspires them. Using these tools, you can teach the fundamentals of music creation: rhythm, melody and harmony, song composition, sound design, creating with samples and more.
If you're teaching music to students aged between 6-19 in a school, charity or youth club please visit Ableton for the Classroom
If you're teaching at a tertiary level please visit Ableton for Colleges and Universities
How to verify your education status:
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- Check your eligibility
- Buy your Ableton product at the discounted price from your local music store or the Ableton web shop
- Verify your educational status (to show us that you really are a student or teacher)
- Install and authorize your software
