Ableton Live 12 Intro education bundle

Introducing Ableton Live 12 Intro education bundle

Ableton Live 12 Intro is a streamlined version of Live that delivers the essentials of modern music production in an intuitive, inspiring environment. With up to 16 tracks, expressive MIDI sequencing, and a core set of instruments and effects, it’s the ideal starting point for students learning how to make music with a DAW and the perfect introduction to Ableton Live.

The Intro education bundle takes that foundation further, combining site-wide access with flexible take-home licenses and extra creative tools. It’s a complete teaching solution built for schools, colleges and music departments — helping students learn independently, explore new ideas, and build real-world production skills from day one.

With online teacher training, dedicated learning resources, and a curated expansion of sound content, this bundle empowers educators to deliver music technology education with confidence — all using the industry-standard tools of today’s producers and artists.

A complete music-making foundation

Ableton Live 12 Intro offers all the essential tools students need to start producing their own music — including real-time warping, powerful MIDI sequencing, automation, and streaminlined Session and Arrangement Views. With support for comping, audio slicing, groove extraction and video export, it gives students hands-on experience with real production workflows in a creative, accessible way.

Flexible licensing for classroom and home

The education bundle includes unlimited site licenses for school computers, plus 150 flexible licenses for students and teachers to use Live 12 Intro on their own devices. This makes it easy to support homework, flipped learning, and hybrid teaching models, while letting learners stay engaged and creative outside the classroom.

Curated sounds and creative content

Live 12 Intro includes 8 software instruments, 27 audio effects, and 4 Sound Packs — with 6 additional packs included in the bundle to expand the overall sonic palette. From beats and textures to bass and leads, there’s a wide variety of sounds to experiment with, all tagged and searchable via Live’s intelligent browser.

Accessible and inspiring learning tools

Live 12 features an improved interface, customisable browser, and screen reader support to make learning more inclusive. Students can explore alternate tuning systems, scales and key-aware MIDI editing, while teachers can use the included learning resources to structure lessons and introduce creative challenges.

Real skills with real tools

Unlike many ‘lite’ DAWs, Live Intro gives students access to professional-level tools like Capture MIDI, complex warp modes, MPE support, VST/AU plugins, and track freezing. This means learners can build the same skills they’ll use in more advanced environments later, while still benefiting from a slimmed-down, easy-to-learn toolset.

Support for educators

With online training and downloadable teaching resources, the Intro education bundle is designed specifically to help educators teach with confidence, even if they’re new to music technology. The training includes creative project ideas, curriculum guidance, and practical help with using Live in the classroom. Check out some of the resources here!