All user reviews for the Ableton Live 8

The installation is done it without problems?
No problem with instalation

The general configuration is easy?
Easy access Hergonomie thoughtful

Have you experienced any incompatibilities?
routing in complex with a sidechain compressor Fet

The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Manual clear and relatively complete

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

What is the configuration of your computer?
Mac Pro 8-core 2.4 GHz 8 GB RAM with an Edirol FA 101 Sound Card

The software works he correctly on this configuration?

With projects including thirty tracks and up to 70 VST CPU does not exceed 35%!

This software + hardware is stable?

Relatively yes, it happened that it crashes but fortunately the software keeps track of your work.

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?

2 years if version 8 since 2004 with version 2

What is so special that you like most and least?

The +
Hybrid software composition and live (to the top of the live)
Quality audio
Quality of the original plugin
Ease of use

The -

Routing some Vst imposible
Conversion of audio tracks, not Global select (a trifle that I hope will be fixed in version 9)

How would you rate the quality / price?

very good

With experience, you do again this choice?

Without hesitation, essential for my use.

easy installation even if it is a web connection to unlock the system.
no conflict on OSX

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

my equipment; 2011 macbook pro 2 core i7, 6
impec works: D

OVERALL OPINION

Using live from version 6
this is my main sequencer and audio editor
I use a lot of VST and making little concern and usually not related to live.
+ +
usable components at ease as well as in live (session mode / innovative audio clips)
the warp
the many tools
Max4live
VST support
any audio format

-
??
binding only for use with the native (video format that I like slightly)
suequenceur mode arrangement sometimes sucks to zoom in and out of force


I will remake that choice without pb, besides, I raque for updates every time (which will quickly his last time ....)

There was no comparability issues on my Mac. It was a pretty simple put in the disc and install situation. If you've installed a program before you should have no trouble with this one. The general layout of the program is pretty easy to navigate as well. There was a little bit of a learning curve but that's usual for a new program. It took some messing around with the song block feature of the program to achieve results but once you get the hang of it it's simple.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Firstly, I'm running this on a Macbook Pro OSX 10.6.8 with 2.4Ghz processor and 2 GBs of ram. I've never had any issues mixing or tracking with the software. I've only recorded 8 tracks at a time but everything went smoothly. I've mixed with somewhere around 30 tracks without any crashes. I've used several plug ins and they all worked fine. No complaints from me in the performance category.

OVERALL OPINION

I really like Ableton for writing music on the computer. The song block, looping, and live mixing make it really easy to have a creative flow. As for tracking and mixing a live band, I prefer Pro Tools or Logic. I just think the tracking and mixing layouts are nicer and the programs themselves sound better. Ableton is super nice for electronic music and live performance. You can easily splice a song and add/subtract parts in real time. This makes DJing exciting and easy. It also makes it really easy to write while recording. You just start a loop and keep adding things until your ready to move on to another part. It was a pretty good deal for the price but if I didn't make electronic music I would hardly use this program at all. Most of the time I end up slaving reason to pro tools for recording and production.

Yes, very clean install
Relatively easy configuration
No problems of incompatibility.
I did not use the manual. I learned to 'use it on the heap with a few tutorials on the net.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

ASUS P5Q SE
Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 3.1 GHz
Ram 2GB DDR3 Dual-Channel

Yes, it works very well and the hardware / software config is excellent.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 years.

No, except for some really basic software (Magix Music Mixer ...)

The installation is done it without problems? proper installation

The general configuration is easy? Takes a little time but easy

Have you experienced any incompatibilities? not from the fact that ableton is still 32 bit only supports 4 gigabytes of ram .....

The manual is clear and sufficient? oh yes ...... perfect

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

What is the configuration of your computer? 2.66 ghz dual core 8 gig ram, sound card FA101

What performance? Excellent ....

The software works he correctly on this configuration? if you do not exceed 4 gigabytes of ram

This software + hardware is stable? Very stable ...

OVERALL OPINION

For how long have you been using it? 4years

Did you try many other models before getting this one? Cubase ....

What thing do you like most/least about it? Simple, intuitive and responsiveness of sav ableton all done very quick

What is your opinion about the value for the price? correct

Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? rather than 10 times

PC - I've never had a problem installing. I LIVE since version 7 and I probably install 10 updates, no worries

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

PC dual-core HD 2.16Gb 7200T/min
Map M-Audio Firewire and PCMCIA Echo Indigo
If the PC is 'tuned' to the sound, it runs really well, even with my config which starts dating.
I still had a crash on a live 20 live.

OVERALL OPINION

point 'black'
This is a 32-bit. So - it slows the future
The VST host does not let the OSC protocol natively.
M4L. Max is paying for Live.

That may be my sound card - but the sound is digital, it was beautiful tent analog type plugins - it remains a hard sound!

the good thing - is that you can almost do anything with - just to think, to read the manual and forums.

Installed without problem on the site recorded the license number and everything ....

Everything runs perfectly.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Macbook Pro 15 "i7
4G ram memory
500G HDD

Very stable.

OVERALL OPINION

I think I've used a dozen times about 2 hours per session.

I must say it is really easy to use but you must spend a good ten hours aprivoiser the beast.

I for one am not convinced because I am used to a production style cubase therefore this type of prod I find difficult. (Caution this is only my opinion)

I think someone who has never worked with a program to prod the top is mainly for live because there is no program that competes with this function.

Otherwise the price is right because in the line of this type of product.

Mac OS 10.5.8, no worries. No problems either with my plugs in (NI, Waves)

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Mac Book Pro 2x2, 4, 4gb of ram. Digi 002. Some problems with the driver of the digi 002. Sometimes he refuses to engage in live, when I just left another audio application. very weird, but I think the worries just idiots of Digidesign, unable to turn their interface to something other than their bullshit pro tools. Raleur mode off (NB: I'm a fan of pro tools)

Live purrs with four Kontakt, Massive, Guitar Rig 4 in the same session, + EQ / comp waves all the slices (20 average). It really consolidated level.

OVERALL OPINION

Intensive use for two weeks. This is my first version of Live. What can I say except that this app has changed my life <img class="smiley" src="/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_lol.gif" alt="" /> Coupled with an MPD 32, I found much of the great ergonomics of MBM. With the flexibility of a computer. It's perfect for my use. Management rack effects is exemplary. I am still on my ass on the simplified procedure for ultra high juggle / crossfader between different chains of effects.
For now I use it for the composition, and counts with the Pro Tools mixer.

In short, it's simple and most importantly, it frees the mind. I agree 100%

There were no compatibility issues running Ableton 8 on my Macbook. 
I have browsed the manual here and there, but it is rather long and with the Ableton forums, great tutorials and google, you really don't need it at all. 
If you have used a DAW software before, then the "arrangement" section shouldn't be to hard to figure out.  I also have Logic 9 and I prefer to use that.  I feel that Ableton's interface is a little inferior compared to Logic 9.  In Logic, the separation of the clips or tracks is very easy to see and therefore manipulate.  In Ableton, the background bleeds into every clip, making it a little hard to use.  When it comes to the "Session" view, things are very simple and extremely useful.  The only complaint I have is the lack of a "Floating Window" feature.  When all of the windows are opened up, you run out of screen space really quick. 
The typical functions are easy enough to access.  Ableton is really special because of its arrangement view which is really original.  The functions of that aspect are also easy to access.


SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

The software works great on my man with one exception, it seems that one of my favorite plugins (GSi's Mr. Ray 73) occasionally generates severe latency.  It happens all of a sudden and I cannot figure out what causes it either.  The big problem is that after I close/remove the plugin, the latency still persists.  Even if I close that session and open up a new one, it is still there.  The only remedy is to shut ableton down entirely and relaunch it.  This is a big problem for me because I really need a good Rhodes plugin and the GSi is the best I have ever had.  I have contacted Ableton about this but have not had a reply yet.  If only they had a Midi reset feature, like Logic 9/Mainstage 2 has, it would not be an issue.  Hopefully they will fix this in an update.  I also notice that Ableton 8 crashes on me once in a great while when I am changing my Audio output preferences (built in output changed to Presonus Firebox).  It has only happened 3 times over the past 2 months, and it only happens when I first open up the project.  Besides those two hiccups, ableton functions fine. 
With those two problems in the mix, I can only give ableton an 8 out of 10. 
I have been using Ableton 8 for 2 months.

OVERALL OPINION

What I like the most is the amazing abilities Live can give a performing musician.  First off, they have added a looping device plugin which is absolutely spectacular.  I used to own a RC 50, but I sold it when I found out what ableton was capable of.  Due to the fact that it is computer based, there is a extremely small amount of latency, but other than that, it kills!!!!! the RC 50 in every aspect.  Of course, I should mention the sheer value of the "session view" which for me is priceless.  I can do the "one man band" thing with great ease due to this software.
The only fallbacks for me are the ones I mentioned earlier.
There really is nothing else out there that can give you this much bang for your buck.  I paid $229 with an artist account and upgrade discount.  It is worth every single penny. 
Besides the little bit of latency that happens when running analog instruments (guitar and bass), the precision is great and the sound quality is just as good as Logic/mainstage or any other DAW I have used. 
I have used Logic, Cakewalk Sonar and Cubase.  I prefer Logic for Recording/writing but Ableton is the only choice when it comes to playing Live.
Yes, I would happily buy this again if I had to.