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Ableton Opens Live 12.4 Beta With Link Audio for Local Network Streaming

The test release introduces local streaming between apps, reducing setup friction for collaborative or multi‑device work.

Overview

  • Live 12.4 is available as a public beta with Link Audio as the flagship feature for routing audio over a local network.
  • Link Audio shows up as inputs in Live and on Push; Live and Push can send or receive audio, while Note and Move send only, with wired networking advised for reliability.
  • Third‑party support is limited at launch, and a Link SDK beta is planned to enable other developers to add audio streaming across platforms.
  • Stem Separation now supports selecting a time range for processing in Arrangement View and lets users merge stems back into a single track.
  • Device updates include a revamped Erosion and new options in Chorus‑Ensemble and Delay, while Note and Move add Erosion, Auto Shift, and proper audio tracks.