Educational Versions of Ableton

Ian F · Post by **Ian F** » Thu May 10, 2007 7:23 pm

Sold my copy of Live a while ago ..times were hard. Im thinking of re buying.

Checked out Ebay and theres loads of educational copies at really good prices. Im at Uni so I may qualify.

Just seems to good to be true there must be a catch somwhere.

Anybody know

ScholarlyGent · Post by **ScholarlyGent** » Thu May 10, 2007 7:54 pm

I dont know about the ebay stuff but I bought all my shit directly from ableton at an awesome educational discount.

Ian F · Post by **Ian F** » Thu May 10, 2007 8:23 pm

Sounds good I`ll drop them an email see if I qualify

leedsquietman · Post by **leedsquietman** » Thu May 10, 2007 11:15 pm

I'm not sure that you can use Live for commercial purposes if it's the educational version. I have the educational version, it's the same as the retail version except it has 'educational use only' stamped on the manual and cost way less. (I qualified as an educational worker) As I don't make music for money, it doesn't concern me but you should check this out if you plan on selling your Live creations...

nebulae · Post by **nebulae** » Thu May 10, 2007 11:20 pm

Not sure where you're located, but I got my educational version from www.Audiomidi.com a few years ago with a valid student ID. Then I upgraded to later versions, and the license is just as good as the regular pro version. If you're a student, JUMP ON IT! It's the same software, same license, for almost half the price. Gotto love the Abes.

dango · Post by **dango** » Fri May 11, 2007 3:27 am

i have bought lots of software from educational eBay shops. One company i usually buy my native instruments from charges me an academic price, but i get a regular serial number.

the live educational version should be the same. very few companies have restrictions on their academic versions, like maya for instance.

also the 'academic superstore' is a legit online vendor. but so are the eBay stores that do the same.

d~

Gertius · Post by **Gertius** » Fri May 11, 2007 12:44 pm

hi!
just bought the edu version of live 6 two weeks ago.
was also thrown off by the sticker ("educational use only"), so I called the abes in berlin to find out exactly. the nice girl on the phone told me that the use of the edu version is in no way restricted or limited to the full version. you can make money with it and everything. best part: it doesn´t run out! I´m in semester 10 and not a student for long anymore but no worries!!! so I have to qoute from the post above:
gotta love the abes!!!!

nebulae · Post by **nebulae** » Fri May 11, 2007 12:48 pm

Yup, their licensing, community, and support all deserve a lot of love.

nebulae · Post by **nebulae** » Fri May 11, 2007 12:49 pm

I'm such a fuckin' fanboy. *sigh*

Fizmarble · Post by **Fizmarble** » Fri May 11, 2007 3:45 pm

I didn't see anyone offering prices, but I picked up Live 6 boxed version from Studica.com for $279. The offer competitions also, which are free to enter and the prizes are sweet. It's only for students though. Fortunately I was taking a class at the time.