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About Ableton Note
Note is a place to form ideas, experiment with sounds and find direction. Get your ideas out or play until inspiration hits using a selection of Ableton Live’s drum kits, synths and melodic instruments. Or create your own sound palette by recording the sounds around you into Note’s sampler instruments using your phone’s microphone.
Take your ideas further by sending your projects to Live without leaving the app using Ableton Cloud. Open projects from Live’s browser and keep working – you can edit all your MIDI notes, and all your samples and sounds from Note are exactly the same. Ableton Note users will receive a free license for Ableton Live Lite – simple, intuitive software used by musicians, producers and DJs around the world to write, record, and perform.
Begin with a beat:
• Choose from 56 Drum Sampler kits
• Tap out a beat using the 16-pad grid
• Quantize your beat to fix loose timing
• Nudge notes to correct mistakes
• Add more layers of rhythm
• Create beat repetitions with Note Repeat
• Change parameters to shape your sound
• Experiment with effects or apply swing for variations
Start with a melody:
• Choose from 261 synth sounds and 36 Melodic Sampler instruments
• Play your melody or chord progression with either the 25-pad grid or piano roll
• Set a key and scale to get instantly harmonic results
• Overdub more layers of harmony
• Change parameters to shape your sound
• Add effects to experiment with sound design
Sample your environment:
• Create your own kits by recording percussive sounds into Note’s Drum Sampler
• Record tonal sounds to create your own Melodic Sampler instruments
• Manipulate your samples by cutting, filtering or repitching them
• Shape or transform your sounds with effects
• Import your own samples or audio directly from videos
Capture improvisations:
• Play something, then tap the Capture button to keep it
• Play at a tempo that feels comfortable and Note will detect it
• Note will recognize the length of the phrase and create a loop
• Quantize it, add to it, or change the sound
• Connect MIDI hardware to play keys and change the sound of your instruments
Create variations:
• Note features a grid-based Session View layout
• Double your loops to create variation within clips
• Duplicate your clips and create different versions of your ideas
• Create eight tracks with up to eight clips on eight scenes
• Try different clip combinations and song structures
• Export your work as an audio file to listen and share
Take your ideas further by sending your projects to Live without leaving the app using Ableton Cloud. Open projects from Live’s browser and keep working – you can edit all your MIDI notes, and all your samples and sounds from Note are exactly the same. Ableton Note users will receive a free license for Ableton Live Lite – simple, intuitive software used by musicians, producers and DJs around the world to write, record, and perform.
Begin with a beat:
• Choose from 56 Drum Sampler kits
• Tap out a beat using the 16-pad grid
• Quantize your beat to fix loose timing
• Nudge notes to correct mistakes
• Add more layers of rhythm
• Create beat repetitions with Note Repeat
• Change parameters to shape your sound
• Experiment with effects or apply swing for variations
Start with a melody:
• Choose from 261 synth sounds and 36 Melodic Sampler instruments
• Play your melody or chord progression with either the 25-pad grid or piano roll
• Set a key and scale to get instantly harmonic results
• Overdub more layers of harmony
• Change parameters to shape your sound
• Add effects to experiment with sound design
Sample your environment:
• Create your own kits by recording percussive sounds into Note’s Drum Sampler
• Record tonal sounds to create your own Melodic Sampler instruments
• Manipulate your samples by cutting, filtering or repitching them
• Shape or transform your sounds with effects
• Import your own samples or audio directly from videos
Capture improvisations:
• Play something, then tap the Capture button to keep it
• Play at a tempo that feels comfortable and Note will detect it
• Note will recognize the length of the phrase and create a loop
• Quantize it, add to it, or change the sound
• Connect MIDI hardware to play keys and change the sound of your instruments
Create variations:
• Note features a grid-based Session View layout
• Double your loops to create variation within clips
• Duplicate your clips and create different versions of your ideas
• Create eight tracks with up to eight clips on eight scenes
• Try different clip combinations and song structures
• Export your work as an audio file to listen and share
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.1
Last updated on Apr 16, 2024
Old Versions
Welcome to the latest update of Ableton Note! This release includes a free Live 12 Lite license for all Note users. Simply head to Note’s Settings page and tap “Get Live Lite” to obtain your license.
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Version History
1.1
Apr 16, 2024
Welcome to the latest update of Ableton Note! This release includes a free Live 12 Lite license for all Note users. Simply head to Note’s Settings page and tap “Get Live Lite” to obtain your license.
1.0.17
Mar 19, 2024
Welcome to the latest update of Ableton Note! We've packed this release with some exciting new features:
Uneven Clip Lengths and Extended Clip Duration: Unleash your creativity with the flexibility of uneven clip lengths. Now, each clip can extend up to 16 bars, giving you more room for your musical ideas.
Main FX on the Main Channel: Transform your sound seamlessly with two effect slots now available directly on the Main Channel.
Swing: Inject rhythmic variation into your compositions with the new Swing feature. Add a dynamic groove to your music and bring it to life with enhanced expressiveness.
MIDI Mapping for Dials and Keys: Take control of your music like never before. Fine-tune your creations with precision using MIDI mapping for both dials and keys.
Import Audio from Videos within the App: Effortlessly expand your sonic palette by importing audio directly from videos within the app.
...and that's not all! This update includes many more enhancements to make your experience even more exciting and efficient.
To explore the full list of additions and improvements, be sure to check the detailed release notes available inside the app.
Uneven Clip Lengths and Extended Clip Duration: Unleash your creativity with the flexibility of uneven clip lengths. Now, each clip can extend up to 16 bars, giving you more room for your musical ideas.
Main FX on the Main Channel: Transform your sound seamlessly with two effect slots now available directly on the Main Channel.
Swing: Inject rhythmic variation into your compositions with the new Swing feature. Add a dynamic groove to your music and bring it to life with enhanced expressiveness.
MIDI Mapping for Dials and Keys: Take control of your music like never before. Fine-tune your creations with precision using MIDI mapping for both dials and keys.
Import Audio from Videos within the App: Effortlessly expand your sonic palette by importing audio directly from videos within the app.
...and that's not all! This update includes many more enhancements to make your experience even more exciting and efficient.
To explore the full list of additions and improvements, be sure to check the detailed release notes available inside the app.
1.0.16
Feb 20, 2024
Welcome to the latest update of Ableton Note! We've packed this release with some exciting new features:
Uneven Clip Lengths and Extended Clip Duration: Unleash your creativity with the flexibility of uneven clip lengths. Now, each clip can extend up to 16 bars, giving you more room for your musical ideas.
Main FX on the Main Channel: Transform your sound seamlessly with two effect slots now available directly on the Main Channel.
Swing: Inject rhythmic variation into your compositions with the new Swing feature. Add a dynamic groove to your music and bring it to life with enhanced expressiveness.
MIDI Mapping for Dials and Keys: Take control of your music like never before. Fine-tune your creations with precision using MIDI mapping for both dials and keys.
Import Audio from Videos within the App: Effortlessly expand your sonic palette by importing audio directly from videos within the app.
...and that's not all! This update includes many more enhancements to make your experience even more exciting and efficient.
To explore the full list of additions and improvements, be sure to check the detailed release notes available inside the app.
Uneven Clip Lengths and Extended Clip Duration: Unleash your creativity with the flexibility of uneven clip lengths. Now, each clip can extend up to 16 bars, giving you more room for your musical ideas.
Main FX on the Main Channel: Transform your sound seamlessly with two effect slots now available directly on the Main Channel.
Swing: Inject rhythmic variation into your compositions with the new Swing feature. Add a dynamic groove to your music and bring it to life with enhanced expressiveness.
MIDI Mapping for Dials and Keys: Take control of your music like never before. Fine-tune your creations with precision using MIDI mapping for both dials and keys.
Import Audio from Videos within the App: Effortlessly expand your sonic palette by importing audio directly from videos within the app.
...and that's not all! This update includes many more enhancements to make your experience even more exciting and efficient.
To explore the full list of additions and improvements, be sure to check the detailed release notes available inside the app.
1.0.15
Feb 13, 2024
Welcome to the latest update of Ableton Note! We've packed this release with some exciting new features:
Uneven Clip Lengths and Extended Clip Duration: Unleash your creativity with the flexibility of uneven clip lengths. Now, each clip can extend up to 16 bars, giving you more room for your musical ideas.
Main FX on the Main Channel: Transform your sound seamlessly with two effect slots now available directly on the Main Channel.
Swing: Inject rhythmic variation into your compositions with the new Swing feature. Add a dynamic groove to your music and bring it to life with enhanced expressiveness.
MIDI Mapping for Dials and Keys: Take control of your music like never before. Fine-tune your creations with precision using MIDI mapping for both dials and keys.
Import Audio from Videos within the App: Effortlessly expand your sonic palette by importing audio directly from videos within the app.
...and that's not all! This update includes many more enhancements to make your experience even more exciting and efficient.
To explore the full list of additions and improvements, be sure to check the detailed release notes available inside the app.
Uneven Clip Lengths and Extended Clip Duration: Unleash your creativity with the flexibility of uneven clip lengths. Now, each clip can extend up to 16 bars, giving you more room for your musical ideas.
Main FX on the Main Channel: Transform your sound seamlessly with two effect slots now available directly on the Main Channel.
Swing: Inject rhythmic variation into your compositions with the new Swing feature. Add a dynamic groove to your music and bring it to life with enhanced expressiveness.
MIDI Mapping for Dials and Keys: Take control of your music like never before. Fine-tune your creations with precision using MIDI mapping for both dials and keys.
Import Audio from Videos within the App: Effortlessly expand your sonic palette by importing audio directly from videos within the app.
...and that's not all! This update includes many more enhancements to make your experience even more exciting and efficient.
To explore the full list of additions and improvements, be sure to check the detailed release notes available inside the app.
1.0.14
Nov 22, 2023
We update Ableton Note regularly. Each update update includes performance improvements and bug fixes to make your experience with the app even better.
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www.ableton.com/en/release-notes/note/
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Have a question? Tap Help in the Settings or visit help.ableton.com.
1.0.13
Sep 26, 2023
This update to Note adds Chinese language support. You can always access the full release notes through the Help section within the app.
1.0.12
Sep 5, 2023
This Ableton Note release brings some exciting updates to browsing, sound content, themes, and more.
User-edited instrument presets can now be saved to the User Library.
The browser has a new search function and now offers the option to favorite presets for an improved browsing experience.
Note’s built-in sound content now includes presets based on Drift, the new subtractive synthesizer introduced in Live 11.3.
Drum pad samples can be copied and pasted into different pads by tapping on a pad and selecting Copy or Paste in the Sample Options menu. Samples can also now be reversed in the Sample Options menu.
A new high contrast theme has been added to the Appearance menu in Note’s App Settings that is ideal when using Note in brighter environments.
All release updates and bug fixes can be found in the Release Notes section of the Help menu in Note’s App Settings.
User-edited instrument presets can now be saved to the User Library.
The browser has a new search function and now offers the option to favorite presets for an improved browsing experience.
Note’s built-in sound content now includes presets based on Drift, the new subtractive synthesizer introduced in Live 11.3.
Drum pad samples can be copied and pasted into different pads by tapping on a pad and selecting Copy or Paste in the Sample Options menu. Samples can also now be reversed in the Sample Options menu.
A new high contrast theme has been added to the Appearance menu in Note’s App Settings that is ideal when using Note in brighter environments.
All release updates and bug fixes can be found in the Release Notes section of the Help menu in Note’s App Settings.
1.0.10
Apr 19, 2023
This Ableton Note update brings some exciting new features:
Added support for MIDI input. You can now use external MIDI devices (wired and Bluetooth) with Note. Simply select the MIDI device using the new MIDI Input menu in Note’s App Settings. Then choose a track in Note and start playing. Note can also accept MIDI input from iOS apps that output MIDI.
You can now shorten or lengthen selected notes using the new Note Length buttons in the Operations tab within Clip View.
When transposing octaves in the sidebar, you can now swipe in one motion to move between octave increments without tapping on the Oct buttons first.
In the Repeat bar, you can now swipe up or down in one motion to move between repeat values without first tapping on a single value.
Added support for MIDI input. You can now use external MIDI devices (wired and Bluetooth) with Note. Simply select the MIDI device using the new MIDI Input menu in Note’s App Settings. Then choose a track in Note and start playing. Note can also accept MIDI input from iOS apps that output MIDI.
You can now shorten or lengthen selected notes using the new Note Length buttons in the Operations tab within Clip View.
When transposing octaves in the sidebar, you can now swipe in one motion to move between octave increments without tapping on the Oct buttons first.
In the Repeat bar, you can now swipe up or down in one motion to move between repeat values without first tapping on a single value.
1.0.8
Feb 21, 2023
We update Ableton Note regularly. Each update update includes performance improvements and bug fixes to make your experience with the app even better.
Love the app? Rate us!
Have a question? Tap Help in the Settings or visit help.ableton.com.
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Have a question? Tap Help in the Settings or visit help.ableton.com.
1.0.7
Feb 3, 2023
We update Ableton Note regularly. Each update update includes performance improvements and bug fixes to make your experience with the app even better.
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Have a question? Tap Help in the Settings or visit help.ableton.com.
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1.0.6
Jan 31, 2023
We update Ableton Note regularly. Each update update includes performance improvements and bug fixes to make your experience with the app even better.
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Have a question? Tap Help in the Settings or visit help.ableton.com.
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1.0.5
Dec 1, 2022
We update Ableton Note regularly. Each update update includes performance improvements and bug fixes to make your experience with the app even better:
- Improved stability
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- Improved stability
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1.0.4
Nov 29, 2022
We update Ableton Note regularly. Each update update includes performance improvements and bug fixes to make your experience with the app even better:
- LFO Rate and Amount can be changed in the Melodic Sampler
- Localized Manuals are now available in the app
- The filter type is now accessible through the parameter menu
- Removed velocity sensitivity in the chromatic piano layout
- Improved stability
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- LFO Rate and Amount can be changed in the Melodic Sampler
- Localized Manuals are now available in the app
- The filter type is now accessible through the parameter menu
- Removed velocity sensitivity in the chromatic piano layout
- Improved stability
Love the app? Rate us!
Have a question? Tap Help in the Settings or visit help.ableton.com.
1.0.3
Nov 16, 2022
Added Home- and Lockscreen Widgets for Ableton Note to quickly access sketches or start new ones.
Added support for importing MP3s from other apps or via AirDrop.
Added support for importing the audio of videos when sharing with Note from other apps.
When long-pressing the Note Quantize button, some notes close to the clip end were sometimes not selected.
Fixed a crash that could occur when showing the mixer.
Fixed wrong parameter names in a single effect preset.
Fixed an issue where the Session View was at the wrong position after closing the Set settings.
Added support for importing MP3s from other apps or via AirDrop.
Added support for importing the audio of videos when sharing with Note from other apps.
When long-pressing the Note Quantize button, some notes close to the clip end were sometimes not selected.
Fixed a crash that could occur when showing the mixer.
Fixed wrong parameter names in a single effect preset.
Fixed an issue where the Session View was at the wrong position after closing the Set settings.
1.0.2
Oct 27, 2022
- Further stability improvements of the Ableton Cloud service.
- Fixed a crash when inserting the flat automation shape.
- Fixed a crash that could occur while capturing notes.
- Fixed a crash when inserting the flat automation shape.
- Fixed a crash that could occur while capturing notes.
1.0.1
Oct 20, 2022
Improved reliability of the Ableton Cloud service.
Updated the Learn Note video with French, German and Japanese versions.
Updated the Learn Note video with French, German and Japanese versions.
1.0
Oct 18, 2022
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Ableton Note FAQ
Ableton Note is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
Russia,Iraq
Ableton Note supports English, French, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese
Click here to learn how to download Ableton Note in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Ableton Note.
iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
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