Ableton Live 8 review
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Verdict
Ableton's flair for innovation shows no sign of diminishing. This is the best version of Live yet, and in many respects, the best music-production software available
Review Date: 22 Jun 2009
Reviewed By: Ben Pitt
Price when reviewed: £295 (£339 inc VAT)
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| Part Code | Live 8 |
| Review Date | 22 Jun 2009 |
| Price ex VAT | £295 |
| Price inc VAT | £339 |
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| Software subcategory | Audio production software |
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| Processor requirement | N/A |
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| Operating system Windows Vista supported? |
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