Get started with Live 12 Lite

Live Lite serial numbers are included with various hardware devices and apps – find out more here. Keep in mind Live Lite only comes with certain devices and a serial cannot be issued without a qualifying hardware purchase. The Lite serial number is issued when registering your hardware with the manufacturer, or is included with the device packaging itself.

Check out this article if you need help with installing Live.

Once installed, you need to authorize your Live Lite copy using a valid serial and an Ableton account. You can create an account during the registration process if you don’t have one.

If you own any older version of Live Lite, you are eligible for a free upgrade to Live 12 Lite. You don’t need a new serial number.

Log in to your account to download the upgrade 

Mac

• macOS 11 Big Sur or higher

• Intel® Core™ i5 processor or Apple Silicon

• 8 GB RAM
• 1280x800 display resolution
• Core Audio compliant audio interface recommended
• Access to an internet connection for authorizing Live (for downloading additional content and updating Live, a fast internet connection is recommended)
• Approximately 3 GB disk space on the system drive for the basic installation (8 GB free disk space recommended)
• Up to 76 GB disk space for additionally available sound content 

PC

• Windows 10 (Version 22H2) or Windows 11 (version 22H2 or higher) 
• 5th generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor or AMD Ryzen processor (CPU supports AVX2 instruction set)
• 8 GB RAM
• 1366x768 display resolution
• ASIO compatible audio hardware for Link support (also recommended for optimal audio performance)
• Access to an internet connection for authorizing Live (for downloading additional content and updating Live, a fast internet connection is recommended)
• Approximately 3 GB disk space on the system drive for the basic installation (8 GB free disk space recommended)
• Optionally up to 76 GB disk space for additionally available sound content