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Logic ProAbleton Live
Paid

Included in the Apple Creator Studio subscription or bought once on the Mac App Store.

 Paid

Paid software sold in multiple tiered editions.

macOS, iOS Windows, macOS
  • Large built-in library of instruments, sounds and effects
  • Tools for beat-making, songwriting, mixing and mastering
  • Session View clip launching suits live performance uniquely well
  • Long-standing standard in electronic music production
  • Apple devices only
  • No Windows or Linux version
  • Paid software with tiered editions that gate features
  • Windows and Mac only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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