Ableton Live 13 announced with a step sequencer, new drum synth, and more

Live 13 is one of the biggest updates to Ableton’s music-making suite in years.

Live 13 is one of the biggest updates to Ableton’s music-making suite in years.

by Terrence O'BrienNov 10, 2026, 5:43 PM UTCTerrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths.

Today, Ableton announced Live 13, which is expected to arrive in early 2027 with a slew of new features. Most of the changes are seemingly minor on paper, but when combined, they make for the biggest update to the digital audio workstation (DAW) in years.