Ableton Live 4 MIDI Software (Windows / Macintosh) review:5 stars (Fantastic) - This has to be the easiest to use audio production program out on the market today. It is so simple to create tracks on the fly, and to edit them is a breeze. If you are wanting to use this program to play live then you can load premade tracks or even just build a track live.
You can do almost anything with this program, although it does take a little bit of getting use to, like all audio programs. I would highly recommend this program to people starting out in music production (this was the first program i used), and couple this with the Ableton Live 4 Power book, you will be able to create all most anything. I highly reccommend it to anyone wanting to make music.
Happy music making :)5 stars (Hands Down the BEST live audio software) - Don't listen to the nay-sayers, Ableton's Live is a marvel of modern technology. It's innovative "elastic audio" engine can instantly and intelligently load loops and sounds in tempo. Live makes it easy to walk on stage with nothing more than a handfull of loops and compose music instantly...impovisationally. I started using Live about two years ago when a friend suggested it. At first I saw it as a DJ tool, but quickly realized the compositonal value it has. With the complete and intuitive MIDI implementation of Live4, it has edged it's way even closer to that coveted DAW abbreviation. When i make music on my computer, I use Live as the central program, it's THAT GOOD.
Anyone who would dismiss Live as anything but easy, powerful and intuitive is obviously an amatuer who doesn't realize genius when it's green and white logo pops up on thier screen.3 stars (Nice if its free) - Whos mainly doing live recordings will be frustrated with this application. First it needs a lot of time yet to find out how to make a simple recording, because there are several steps to take. Maybe its a good application for DJs, I dont know because I am not into this, but as a simple recording program I would recommend Garageband - I do classic music ensemble recording with multitrack overdub and was always frustrated with the confusing interface of Ableton live. I just want to open a program and click on record, not first for each function study the manual. So I am much more happy with Garageband. If "Live" is freeware it would be acceptable, but for 300 Bucks I am awaiting something better! |
