Some very nice new workflow enhancement like grouping, advanced midi editing, crossfades, 128+ parameters and stuff like multiband dynamics, but almost US$200 to upgrade from Live 7 with the download version is a bit steep.
After all, there are no real major groundbreaking features this time round.

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In the latest Ableton newsletter that just got sent out they provide a $30/30euro voucher for upgrading to Live 8, valid until June 2009 (which also confirms that it's definitely out before June).

To me it's worth the cost just for the grouping, enhanced midi editing, and >128 params (which could be annoying when using Live with the virus TI).

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loads of good stuff there - will defo be upgrading

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yea, this will be a must upgrade. I am most def gonna get that akai controller. That is sick, kinda like the monome. I kinda wish they would've implemented something for better syncing of 2 or more Ableton Live's. The groove feature will also be extremely useful.

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Hopefully they let you view info on a track (length, bpm, key?).

sorry, didn't see this one. they said April 1st-8th is their expected launch date of Ableton 8

The APC40 is available for pre-order, but there is no price yet (that I can see).

Anyone fancy a guess at a price tag? I should imagine it will be in the region of £220 at least.

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Originally posted by Dj Nacht Live will put all the other DAWS to shame after this new version

Well that comment might raise a few issues with other TA's!

But it is definatly remaining competitive

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i'm not an ableton user, but i think this is good for all of us since other daw developers will also have to come up with somethin new as well in oreder to keep up.

new features and stuff.
cool

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Originally posted by djsphere i'm not an ableton user, but i think this is good for all of us since other daw developers will also have to come up with somethin new as well in oreder to keep up. new features and stuff. cool

Yeah, and on the other hand, Ableton are only just releasing stuff that has been available in other DAW's for ages.

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