Ableton launches Live Intro, that gives you the essentials of Ableton Live at a great price.
Some Features:
Multitrack recording up to 32-bit/192 kHz
Powerful and creative MIDI sequencing of software and hardware instruments
Advanced warping and real-time time-stretching
Nondestructive editing with unlimited undo
Supports AIFF, WAV, MP3, Ogg Vorbis and FLAC files
Full ReWire support; runs as Slave or Master
Top-grade content package with loops and beats from premium sound designers
500 built-in Instrument Racks and Drum Racks plus Simpler (a sampler) and Impulse (a virtual drum machine)
200 built-in audio and MIDI effects
New groove engine; apply and extract grooves in real time
VST and AU support; automatic plug-in delay compensation
Simple MIDI mapping plus instant mapping for selected hardware
Single-screen user interface for simple, creativity-focused operation
Multicore and multiprocessor support
7 GB of loops, instruments and beats (boxed version)
1 GB selection of loops, instruments and beats (download version — a selection of content from the boxed version)
Printed Getting Started Guide in English, French, German or Japanese (boxed version only)
Built-in interactive lessons
Practical "Construction Kits"
Localized software menus, tutorials and PDF reference manuals in English, Spanish, French, German and Japanese
Price: EUR 99/USD 99
"For established DJs and producers, Intro provides studio-quality sound and an opportunity to plug Live's renowned composition and performance features into your current setup" Ableton