Ableton Forum

I really liked the demo of Live 5. It works fast and flawlessly with Kontakt 2 and Reason. It's just wonderful! Although I can see that it doesn't have enough for audio editing and midi, is that something that's coming out in the next release? I would really like to use this program instead of Logic ...

Thanks for your replies guys. Let me just ask "one" question. I know Live is not like Cubase or Protools and is non-linear etc. but if I want to use Live as a regular host like Cubase or Logic, does it hold it's ground? If I want to record audio, use VST effects, use VST instruments, mix, does Live ...

Well on a PC, Acid gave me problems when I loaded it up with audio tracks. It would just freeze it. Cubase on the same PC can handle any amount of load. Is Live as solid as Reason?

I have been trying to look and use different platforms. I use Rewire and VSTs alot. I also do live recording. On a PC, I have Cubase SX and Reason. Works perfectly! I recently got a Powerbook and I have been struggling to choose the host software for it. I was looking for software which would work ...