Ableton · since 2001
Ableton Live
Session View for producers who perform their music live.
Ableton Live's Session View is still the best sketchpad for electronic music and live performance. Warping and devices set a high bar.
Suite is expensive. Choose Ableton for that workflow — REAPER or FL for cheaper general production.
Why it's here
- Session View clip launching for live ideas
- Excellent warping and sound design devices
- Perpetual licenses with frequent updates
- Suite pricing is premium — know which edition you need