Is Ableton Suite Worth It?

Contents

What Is Ableton Suite?
What Is Included In Ableton Suite?
Is Ableton Suite Worth It?
Are Ableton Suite Instruments Good?
Should I Get Ableton Suite?
Frequently Asked Questions:

Ableton is one of the most impressive digital audio workstations. It has become a standard for musicians in the industry. The best thing about the software sequencer is that, unlike other DAWs, Ableton can be used for both live and recording, composing and mixing purposes. However, it has many different versions, Standard, Suite, Live etc. All these versions come with their own specific features and perks, however, today, we are going to discuss the answer to the question: is Ableton suite worth it?

What Is Ableton Suite?

Ableton Live comes in 3 different additions; Intro, Standard, and finally, Suite. Among all of them, Ableton Suite is the most expensive addition, as it includes the best of what Ableton has to offer. In other words, Ableton Suite is the best version as it includes most features.

What Is Included In Ableton Suite?

Given below is a comparison table of all additions of Ableton Live, key features of Ableton Suite are at the end.

	Intro	Standard	Suite
Key Features	Limited	Full	Full
Software Instruments	4	6	17
Sounds	1500+	1800+	5000+
Library Size	5+ GB	10+ GB	70+ GB
Audio Effects	21	37	60
MIDI Effects	8	14	16

Is Ableton Suite Worth It?

This is a valid question, considering that Ableton Suite addition is the most expensive one out of all, and the price tag is hefty. That price tag is deserving, considering that Suite addition contains a maximum number of features. As for this addition being of worth, well, that depends on you. For instance, if you need a DAW only for multiple inputs, multiple tracks, and basic mixing effects as a recording artist, then the Standard is more than enough for your needs. But if you prefer artistry above everything and want to focus on sound design, then Ableton Live Suite is the addition for you.

Are Ableton Suite Instruments Good?

Yes, they are beyond any doubt. Not only does this edition comes with the maximum number of features Ableton can provide, but it also comes with excellent stock plugins. Moreover, the software instruments are of high quality, as well as audio effects. These high-quality features are more than enough to create professional-level music.

Should I Get Ableton Suite?

Again, it depends on you. In reality, Standard is more than enough to cover your bases as a recording artist, as it has enough instruments to work with. Moreover, if you are a beginner, or just short of money, Suite becomes excessive in those circumstances. But if you are a professional artist and prefer to work on sound designing, then Ableton Suite is more than worth it.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What Are the Ableton Live Requirements?

A: Ableton Live requirements of the 11^th version are given as follows.

Windows:

Windows 10 (Build 1909 and later)
Intel® Core™ i5 processor or an AMD multi-core processor.
8 GB RAM
1366×768 display resolution
ASIO compatible audio hardware for Link support (also recommended for optimal audio performance)
Access to an internet connection for authorizing Live (for downloading additional content and updating Live, a fast internet connection is recommended)
Approximately 3 GB disk space on the system drive for the basic installation (8 GB free disk space recommended)
Up to 76 GB disk space for additionally available sound content

macOS:

macOS High Sierra 10.13 to Monterey 12
Intel® Core™ i5 processor or Apple M1
8 GB RAM
1280×800 display resolution
Core Audio compliant audio interface recommended
Access to an internet connection for authorizing Live (for downloading additional content and updating Live, a fast internet connection is recommended)
Approximately 3 GB disk space on the system drive for the basic installation (8 GB free disk space recommended)
Up to 76 GB disk space for additionally available sound content

Q: What are the best laptops to run Ableton Live?

A: Here are some of the best computers/ laptops for Ableton Live.