Ableton Live Upgrade FAQ
Find answers to common questions about upgrading your Ableton Live license, including eligibility, pricing, add-ons and settings.
Upgrade pricing and eligibility
Live features and settings
Push and Max for Live
Installation and authorization
Upgrade pricing and eligibility
Are upgrades free?
- Upgrading to a newer major version of Ableton Live, e.g. from Live 11 to Live 12, is a paid upgrade.
- Upgrading to an edition with more features, e.g. from Live Intro to Standard or Suite, is a paid upgrade.
- Installing updates to your current Live version, e.g. updating from Live 11.2 to Live 11.3, is free.
Can I upgrade with discounted pricing?
If you already own a Live license, you are automatically eligible for discounted upgrade pricing. The Ableton webshop calculates your personal upgrade options based on the Live license registered in your account.
How can I see my upgrade options?
To upgrade, log into your Ableton.com user account and go to the webshop to see the options available for your current license.
Can I upgrade with an educational discount?
We do not offer an additional EDU discount on upgrades. However, educational licenses can be upgraded at regular discounted pricing.
Live features and settings
Will my instrument add-ons and Packs work if I upgrade to a new version of Live?
Live instrument add-ons and Packs will continue to work after upgrading Live.
- To access Live instrument add-ons, you will need to re-authorize Live. Make sure Packs are updated to the latest version.
- To access older Pack content, follow the steps on Installing older Live Packs in newer Live versions.
Will my settings stay in place after upgrading to a new version of Live?
Upgrading the Live Application is not expected to change your previously saved preferences and settings.
Push and Max for Live
Is there an upgrade option for Push?
Discounted upgrades are only available for Ableton Live, not for Push.
Will my Max for Live license be available if I upgrade to a new version of Live?
If you have a Live Standard license combined with a standalone Max for Live license, and want to upgrade to a newer version of Live Standard, your Max for Live serial will still work with both versions.
Installation and authorization
I can't find my serial number, how can I upgrade?
As long as your Live serial is registered to your Ableton.com account, you can access the discounted upgrades in the webshop. View this article if your serial number is missing or isn't registered.
Do I need to uninstall my old version of Live before upgrading?
Once you've purchased an upgrade, you can download the latest Live installer from your Ableton.com account, regardless of whether previous versions are installed.
- It's not necessary to uninstall previous versions, but you may choose to do so.
- Learn more about uninstalling Live on macOS or Windows.
Can I transfer my old license to someone else after upgrading?
You may not transfer an older version of Live which has been upgraded, unless you wish to transfer the complete license (including all upgrades).
- If you previously owned licenses for any add-on components and then upgraded to Suite, you can no longer transfer them separately, as these are integrated into your Suite license.
- Non-Suite add-ons such as Ableton Partner Instruments and third-party Packs can be transferred separately.