Rent-to-own Ableton Live 12 Suite with educational discount
No Commitments
Pause or cancel your rent-to-own plan at any time. You won’t be locked into any long-term commitments.
Transparent Pricing
You’ll pay the same total price as a regular purchase, with no mark-up fees.
No Hidden Fees
You won’t pay any additional fees or be charged for late payments.
Not a subscription
After 12 payments you’ll own your license in full.
Non-Transferable
Your plan stays with you and can’t be transferred to anyone else.
Where can I compare the features of each edition of Live?
Visit the Compare Editions page for a feature-by-feature comparison of Intro, Standard, and Suite.
How do I start my rent-to-own plan?
Head to the educational shop and choose "Rent to own" as your payment plan. Add Live 12 Suite to your cart and complete the checkout process.
How is rent-to-own different from a subscription plan?
With rent-to-own, each payment goes toward owning a full license. Once you’ve completed all payments, the license is yours to keep.
A subscription, on the other hand, involves paying a monthly fee indefinitely, with no possibility of ownership.
Can I pause my rent-to-own plan?
Yes, you can pause your plan at any time. You’ll retain access to Live until the end of your current billing cycle.
If you resume your plan after pausing, you’ll start making payments again and your progress towards license ownership will continue where it left off.
How will upgrades work?
Once you complete your rent-to-own plan, you will be eligible for upgrade discount.
E.g. if you complete the Live 12 EDU rent-to-own plan, you will be eligible for an upgrade discount to Live 13. The cost of upgrading from a paid off Live 12 EDU rent-to-own license would be the same as the cost from upgrading from a regular Live 12 EDU license.
Do I need to be online to use Live with rent-to-own? How does Live check whether my plan is active?
Live needs an internet connection the first time you launch in order to activate your rent-to-own plan. After that, Live will periodically verify that your plan is active. You can use Live offline for up to 3 days between verification checks.
If your computer stays offline longer than that, saving and exporting will be disabled until Live can reconnect and verify that your plan is active.
Can I pay off my remaining balance to instantly get my license?
Yes, you can pay off the remaining balance of your rent-to-own plan at any time to own your license in full.
Can I transfer the payments to purchase other Ableton product?
No. You can only purchase the product that you’re renting by paying the remaining balance. However, you cannot transfer your rent-to-own payments to purchase other products (e.g. Live 12 Intro or Standard).
Can I get Live Intro or Live Standard with a rent-to-own plan?
No, rent-to-own plans are only available for Live Suite.
Are the features of the rent-to-own Live 12 Suite EDU edition the same as the features of the regular Live 12 Suite EDU edition?
Yes, the features are the same.
Am I eligible for the educational discount?
You are eligible for an educational discount if you are either:
- a student who is 18 or over and enrolled in full-time education, up to advanced degree programs.
- a parent or guardian buying on behalf of a student who is under 18.
- a student in a part-time program that consists of 20 or more hours of study per week, or one that runs for 12 months or more. The area of study is irrelevant.
- a teacher who is currently employed full- or part-time at a school or university in any field. Part-time and private teachers must work at least 20 hours per week to qualify.
Please note that if there is ever any disagreement on educational status documents, we offer a full four-week money back guarantee.
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