Comments on: Ableton Pumping Soundware into Live; More Details on New Ableton Sampler

By: db

db — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 14:01:25 +0000

use this cool tool: LiveSlice http://www.livelab.dk
very easy, creative, also used by Aphex Twin
read his intw.
http://www.family-house.info/2006/07/aphex-at-last.html

By: Peter Kirn

Peter Kirn — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 16:42:27 +0000

Zerobae, you’re absolutely right. I had either missed the pricing info or it wasn’t immediately available when I checked. I’ve updated the story. Most people will probably just want to spring for the full boxed upgrade when it ships, since it’ll save $20, unless they just don’t want any more soundware.

By: Zerobae

Zerobae — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 13:13:12 +0000

Peter, the sounds alone are 99 EUR/119 USD – at least this is what you pay for the box if you’ve already purchased the download version. May include a printed manual as well.

More on Live6 pricing: http://www.ableton.com/live6-pricing

By: Damon

Damon — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 06:43:27 +0000

The sampler looks very exciting, but I am wondering if Ableton is getting a bit over confident to charge almost as much for it as a dedicated sampler. Yes, it is sophisticated and blends nicely in with the rest of Live and can load much very quickly, but it really does not strike me as uniquely revolutionary. I think they are charging “whole new engine” prices for “upgraded fuel injection” technology. And that is a weak metaphor, but I think you get my drift.

Blessings,
Damon

By: Peter Kirn

Peter Kirn — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 04:55:22 +0000

I need to find out what the fee is for the sounds alone if you’ve purchased the download version.

By: Angstrom

Angstrom — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 02:45:53 +0000

I’m not so sure its a ‘free’ expansion pack of sounds as the boxed upgrade is ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ã‚Â¬80 ($100)more than the download version.
boxed upgrade = ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ã‚Â¬179 ($219)
download = ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ã‚Â¬99 ($119)

the manual, cardboard and shipping costs money of course.