Ableton Live 12
Developer: Ableton · Version: 12 · Latest stable release: 2024-03-05
Categories: Music Production · Platforms: Windows, macOS
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Minimum requirements
- OS:
- Windows 10 version 22H2 or Windows 11 version 22H2 or higher
- CPU:
- 5th generation Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen processor (CPU must support AVX2)
- GPU:
- Not specified by Ableton
- RAM:
- 8 GB
- Storage:
- ~6 GB on system drive for basic installation; up to 76 GB optional sound content
Recommended requirements
- OS:
- Windows 10/11 64-bit (latest updates)
- CPU:
- Multi-core Intel or AMD processor with AVX2
- GPU:
- Not specified by Ableton
- RAM:
- 16 GB for larger sessions and more plugins
- Storage:
- SSD; additional space for sample libraries
Live 12 requires AVX2 (5th gen Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen minimum). Ableton does not publish GPU requirements or a recommended CPU/RAM profile — recommended cpuCores, ramGB, and gpuTier 8 are RenderReady practical baselines. gpuTier is a conservative checker floor only, not an Ableton tier. Source: Ableton — Live Minimum System Requirements.