Ableton Suite combines Ableton Live 7 with an inspired collection of Ableton instruments: Sampler, Operator, Electric, Analog, Tension and Drum Machines. The boxed version of Ableton Suite additionally includes the Essential Instrument Collection 2 and Session Drums.

The new add-on instruments are the result of Ableton's collaboration with leading industry partners. The palette covers physically modeled electric pianos, analog synthesizers and string instruments as well as multi-mic/multilayer sampled acoustic drums, drum machines, orchestral strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion. The instruments integrate tightly with Live, both in terms of workflow and resource management.

Ableton Suite combines Ableton Live with an inspired collection of Ableton instruments in a consistent workflow.
Ableton Suite is available as a download or boxed versions. The download version of Ableton Suite includes Ableton Live 7, Sampler, Operator, Electric, Analog, Tension and Drum Machines. The boxed version of Ableton Suite additionally includes the Essential Instrument Collection 2 and Session Drums.

Ableton Live

Ableton Live 7Ableton Live 7 is your companion during every stage of the musical process, from creation to production to performance.

Ableton Instruments

• Sampler - is a sampling instrument that brings powerful multisample playback and import, as well as profound sound design capabilities to Ableton Live.
• Operator - is a frequency modulation synthesizer that delivers an eclectic spectrum of sonic possibilities and musical inspiration.
• Electric - offers the sounds of classic electric pianos through physical modeling synthesis, allowing you to dive inside and play with the guts of the instrument.
• Tension - is a physical modeling string synthesizer capable of creating incredibly accurate reproductions of real stringed instruments or otherworldly hybrids.
• Analog emulates the unique circuitry and irresistible tweakability of vintage analog synthesizers. Able to produce everything from silky pad sweeps to earth-shaking bass.
• Drum Machines offers a choice selection of classic drum machines, meticulously sampled to faithfully reproduce the original sounds.
• Session Drums is a meticulously multisampled library of acoustic drums that reproduces the nuances of a recording session and puts you in the engineer's seat. (included in boxed version only)
• Essential Instrument Collection 2A choice selection of acoustic and electric pianos, guitars, bass, drums, orchestral instruments and more. (included in boxed version only)

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