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Content
1. Live 6 Is Here
2. Sampler Is Here
3. Thank You Beta Testers

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1. Live 6 Is Here

After a successful public beta test, Live 6 is now available! Visit
your local dealer or order Live 6 at https://www.ableton.com/shop.

Like no other Ableton release, Live 6 has opened itself to new
creative communities-offering QuickTime video support, a professional
multisample library, and customizable racks of instruments and
effects. Live 6 also satisfies frequent user requests by delivering
multicore support, enhanced project management tools and improved MIDI
control.

To try Live firsthand, download the free demo version at
); return false;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ableton.com/downloads, and check out the Live 6 showcase at
https://www.ableton.com/live6-showcase.


Pricing and Availability
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Live 6 is available for EUR 549/USD 599 (MSRP) from dealers worldwide
and from the Ableton webshop. Users who choose to purchase Live
without the Essential Instrument Collection and Live 6 box/manual can
purchase a downloadable version for EUR 469/USD 499 from the Ableton
webshop at https://www.ableton.com/shop.

Upgrading from Live 5:
- For customers who purchased Live 5 before July 14, 2006,
downloadable upgrades to Live 6 are available for EUR 99/USD 119 from
the Ableton webshop.
- Boxed upgrades are available for EUR 179 /USD 219 (MSRP) from
dealers worldwide and from the Ableton webshop.

Accommodation for recent buyers of Live 5:
- Customers who unlock Live 5 between July 14, 2006 and October 31,
2006 get a downloadable upgrade at no charge-or they can purchase a
boxed version of Live 6 including the Essential Instrument Collection
for EUR 99/USD 119. To get your free serial number, go to
https://www.ableton.com/upgrade.

Upgrading from Live 1, 2, 3 and 4:
- Downloadable upgrades from Live 1, 2, 3 or 4 to Live 6 are available
for EUR 149/USD 179 from the Ableton webshop.
- Boxed upgrades from Live 1, 2, 3 or 4 to Live 6 are available for
EUR 229/USD 279 from the Ableton webshop.

Save EUR 20/USD 25 on Operator or EUR 30/USD 35 on Sampler by
purchasing them together with Live!

For more pricing information, please go to
https://www.ableton.com/live6-pricing.

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2. Sampler Is Here

Ableton is proud to release Sampler, an advanced sound-design and
sound-sculpting instrument available as an upgrade within Ableton
Live 6. In addition to providing perfect host integration, Sampler
offers fresh sound-design possibilities through its unique processing
and modulation options. When combined with the Instrument and Effect
Racks in Live 6, multiple Samplers provide unprecedented depth of
control, automation and sonic possibilities.

To learn more about Sampler, take the interactive tour at
https://www.ableton.com/sampler.


Pricing and Availability
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Sampler is available for USD 199/EUR 169 to Live 6 users via the
Ableton webshop at https://www.ableton.com/shop.

Save EUR 30/USD 35 on Sampler when purchasing it together with Live!

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3. Thank You Beta Testers!

Ableton would like to extend a huge thank you to the dedicated and
talented users who contributed to the development of Live 6 by
reporting bugs, sending feedback and putting our software to the
ultimate test! Your work has helped thousands of musicians, producers,
artists and users!



More exciting news coming soon.

Claudia Weidner/David Cross Ableton