Discount Campaign FAQ

From the announcement of Live 13 until it's release, Ableton runs a 20% discount campaign. In this article, you can learn details about the current Live 13 announcement discount campaign.

What is the discount campaign?

For a limited time, a discount of 20% applies to:

  • New licenses for Ableton Live 12 Intro, Standard, and Suite

  • Upgrades 

  • Pre-orders

Any new Ableton Live 12 license or upgrade purchased during the campaign includes a free upgrade to the equivalent edition of Live 13 (Intro, Standard, or Suite) once Live 13 is released in early 2027.

Is there also a 20% discount on Push?

From November 9 to November 30, 2026 only, you can save 20% on Push and Move. For further pricing and offers, please check the Push webshop and Move webshop.  

How can I find my upgrade price if I have an existing Live license? 

To see your upgrade options and pricing, sign into your Ableton account and visit the webshop. 

I own Live Lite, Intro, Standard or Suite. What are my upgrade options?

Ableton Live Lite and Intro can both be upgraded to Live 12 Standard or Live 12 Suite, including a free upgrade to Live 13 Standard or Suite once Live 13 is released. If you own a Live Standard license, you can buy an Upgrade to Live 12 Suite to receive Live 13 Suite on release. If you already have a Live 12 Suite license, you can pre-order the upgrade to Live 13 Suite instead.

Will I also get a free upgrade to Live 13 if I purchase Live 12 from a third-party store?

As long as you register your Live 12 serial number to your account during the campaign period, a free upgrade to Live 13 is included.

When does the campaign end?

The campaign ends with the release of Ableton Live 13.

When will Live 13 be released?

Ableton Live 13 will be released in early 2027.

What payment methods are accepted?

You can find detailed information on accepted payment methods here.

Does the campaign discount apply to EDU licenses?

The campaign discount can’t be combined with other discounts, such as the educational and multi-license discounts. Exisiting educational Intro and Standard licenses can however be upgraded with the 20% discount. Live 12 Suite EDU license can pre-order an upgrade to Live 13 Suite with the discount. To see your pricing options, log in to your Ableton account and visit the webshop.

Will I get Live 13 if I buy a new Live 12 EDU license?

The campaign discount does not apply to educational licenses, but if you purchase Ableton Live 12 Intro, Standard, or Suite EDU during the campaign, you’ll get a free upgrade to the equivalent Live 13 edition on release. 

If I start a new Live 12 rent-to-own plan now, do my payments count toward Live 13?

If you start a new Live 12 rent-to-own plan from now until Live 13’s release, every payment made counts toward ownership of Live 13. Your plan length won’t change and you'll get access to Live 13 as soon as it's released.

Note: The 20% does not apply to rent-to-own licenses.

I'm already on a Live 12 rent-to-own plan. What happens to it?

Your Live 12 rent-to-own plan continues as is towards owning a Live 12 license. To get Live 13, you can add the cost of the upgrade to your original plan with a plan extension. Sign in to your account and visit the webshop to see your personalized plan extension offer.

Note: Paying off your remaining payments to owning a Live 12 license does not lead to an automatic free upgrade to Live 13.

How do I upgrade my Live 12 rent-to-own plan to Live 13?

You can upgrade to Live 13 with a plan extension, which will add the cost of the upgrade to your current plan’s queue of monthly payments. You’ll get access to Live 13 as soon as it’s released but will only start paying toward the upgrade after Live 12 is fully paid off. Once your original plan is paid off, you own Live 12. Once your plan extension is paid off, you own Live 13. You can cancel your plan extension at any time. Sign in to your account and visit the webshop to see your personalized plan extension offer.

Can I cancel my rent-to-own plan extension if I change my mind?

You can cancel your plan extension at any time and continue paying off your original Live 12 plan only. Your progress toward owning Live 12 won’t be affected. You’ll simply stop paying for your Live 13 upgrade and lose access to Live 13 going forward.

Will my monthly payment change if I upgrade my rent-to-own plan to Live 13?

Your monthly payment remains the same until you’ve paid off Live 12. Once you begin to pay off Live 13, your monthly payment may increase or decrease slightly depending on the currency you’re paying in. 

How will I get my Live 13 license?

If you bought or registered a Live 12 license or upgrade, or started a rent-to-own plan during the campaign, Live 13 will be registered automatically to you when it gets released, and you’ll be able to download the application from your Ableton account. Due to a high volume of requests on the date of release, please allow some time for the download to be visible in your account. Thank you for your patience!

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