Live Minimum System Requirements
The minimum system specifications to install and run Ableton Live are listed below. For optimal performance, you may need higher specifications, as described in this guide: Computer specifications for running Live. For previous versions of Live, visit Live 1-9 Minimum System Requirements.
Note: Please follow these guidelines for installing the Live application to your system drive. Additional free space on your system drive beyond the minimum requirement is required for Live to work as expected. To optimize space on your computer, learn more about External Storage and Backup.
Live 12
| Windows | macOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 (version 22H2) or Windows 11 (version 22H2 or higher) | macOS 11.7.10 Big Sur through macOS 15.7.3 Sequoia |
| CPU |
5th generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor or AMD Ryzen processor (CPU supports AVX2 instruction set) Note: Windows ARM chips are not compatible with Live |
Intel® Core™ i5 processor or Apple silicon |
| RAM | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Disk space |
~6 GB disk space on the system drive for basic installation Optionally up to 76 GB disk space for additionally available sound content |
~8 GB (Intel) / ~10 GB (Apple silicon) disk space on the system drive for basic installation Optionally up to 76 GB disk space for additionally available sound content |
| Display resolution | 1366x768 | 1280x800 |
| Audio interface | ASIO-compatible audio hardware for Link support (also recommended for optimal audio performance) | Core Audio compliant audio interface recommended |
Note: To troubleshoot installation issues on Windows computers, visit Live 12 doesn't open on Windows.
Live 11
| Windows | macOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 (Build 1909 and later), Windows 11 | macOS High Sierra 10.13 through macOS 15.7.3 Sequoia |
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i5 processor or an AMD multi-core processor | Intel® Core™ i5 processor or Apple silicon |
| RAM | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Disk space |
~5.5 GB disk space on the system drive for basic installation Optionally up to 76 GB disk space for additionally available sound content |
~5.5 GB disk space on the system drive for basic installation Optionally up to 76 GB disk space for additionally available sound content |
| Display resolution | 1366x768 | 1280x800 |
| Audio interface | ASIO-compatible audio hardware for Link support (also recommended for optimal audio performance) | Core Audio compliant audio interface recommended |
Live 10
| Windows | macOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 | macOS El Capitan 10.11.6 through macOS 15.7.3 Sequoia |
| CPU | 64-bit Intel® (Intel® Core™ i5 processor or faster recommended) or AMD multi-core processor | Intel® Core™2 Duo processor. Intel® Core™ i5 processor or faster |
| RAM | 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended) | 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended) |
| Display resolution | 1366x768 | 1280x800 |
| Audio interface | ASIO-compatible audio hardware for Link support (also recommended for optimal audio performance) | Core Audio compliant audio interface recommended |