Get Live 12 Suite without the upfront cost.
New to Ableton Live?
Rent-to-own gives you immediate access to Ableton Live 12 Suite, our complete studio, while spreading the cost of a new license over 24 affordable monthly payments. Complete all payments and the license is yours to keep.
Looking to upgrade?
You can also upgrade to Live 12 Suite with a rent-to-own plan from an older Live version or from Live Lite, Intro, or Standard. Rent-to-own upgrade plans vary in length depending on your current Live license.
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For a limited time, start a rent-to-own plan for Live 12 Suite and get Live 13 Suite for free on release day. Any payments made until then will count toward ownership of your Live 13 license.
Get Live 13 on release day and keep ideas moving with Step Sequencer, ARA 2, Drum Synth, and more.
Already have a rent-to-own plan?
You can now upgrade to Live 13 Suite by extending your Live 12 Suite rent-to-own plan.
You’ll get Live 13 Suite on release day and only start paying toward your upgrade once you’ve completed all payments for Live 12 Suite.
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How rent-to-own plans work
Start today
Access all of Live 12 Suite’s features right away, without paying the full cost all at once.
Pay monthly
Pay over time with no interest, no mark-up fees, and no extra charges for late payments. Your total price is the same as a regular purchase.
Pause anytime
Want to take a break? No problem. Pause your plan whenever you like, and start again when you’re ready or schedule a date to have payments resume.
Own it
Once you've finished your payment plan, the license is yours to keep. No subscription lock-in.
FAQ
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.
Which edition is available for rent-to-own?
Rent-to-own plans are available for Live 12 Suite, for both new licenses and upgrades from other Live versions and editions.
Rent-to-own plans are also available for Live 12 Suite educational licenses to those who meet EDU eligibility requirements. Head to the educational shop for more details.
Do I get the full version of Live 12 Suite with a rent-to-own plan?
Yes. You get the same full version of Live 12 Suite as with a one-off purchase. Rent-to-own simply lets you spread the cost over monthly payments.
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.
If I start a new Live 12 rent-to-own plan now, do my payments count toward Live 13?
If you start a new Live 12 rent-to-own plan from now until Live 13’s release, every payment made counts toward ownership of Live 13. Your plan length won’t change and you'll get access to Live 13 as soon as it's released.
When will Live 13 be released?
Live 13 will be released in early 2027.
I'm already on a Live 12 rent-to-own plan. What happens to it?
Your Live 12 rent-to-own plan continues as is. To get Live 13, you can add the cost of the upgrade to your original plan with a plan extension. Sign in to your account and visit the webshop to see your personalized plan extension offer.
Can I upgrade from Live Intro or Live Standard to Live Suite using a rent-to-own plan?
Yes, you can upgrade from Live Lite, Intro, or Standard to Live 12 Suite with rent-to-own.
Can I upgrade from an older version of Live Suite using a rent-to-own plan?
Yes, you can upgrade from earlier versions of Live Suite to Live 12 Suite with rent-to-own.
If I upgrade to Live 12 Suite with a rent-to-own plan, will I still have access to my previous Live version or edition?
Yes, you’ll keep access to your previous Live license, even if you pause your rent-to-own plan. Note that Sets created or saved in Live 12 can’t be opened in earlier versions.
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.
Can I buy the software outright 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.
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 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).
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