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At a Glance
Ableton Live
Ableton Live
Star Rating
(155)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Adobe Audition
Adobe Audition
Star Rating
(430)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Adobe Audition
AI Generated Summary
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  • Reviewers mention that Adobe Audition excels in audio restoration features, particularly with its "Sound Remover" tool, which allows users to effectively eliminate unwanted noise from recordings, making it a favorite for post-production work.
  • Users report that Ableton Live shines in its live performance capabilities, with its "Session View" allowing for real-time audio manipulation and triggering, which is highly valued by musicians and DJs for its flexibility during performances.
  • G2 users highlight that Adobe Audition's multitrack editing capabilities are robust, enabling seamless integration of various audio tracks, while reviewers mention that Ableton Live's "Clip Launching" feature offers a more intuitive approach to arranging and experimenting with audio clips.
  • Users on G2 appreciate Adobe Audition's comprehensive suite of audio effects and plugins, particularly the "Parametric Equalizer," which provides precise control over sound quality, whereas reviewers mention that Ableton Live's built-in instruments and effects, like "Operator," are praised for their creativity and ease of use in music production.
  • Reviewers say that Adobe Audition's user interface is straightforward for audio editing tasks, but some users report that it can feel less intuitive for music production compared to Ableton Live, which is designed with a more music-centric workflow in mind.
  • Users say that while Adobe Audition offers solid customer support, Ableton Live's community and resources, including tutorials and forums, are often highlighted as more extensive, helping users to troubleshoot and learn more effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ableton Live
No pricing available
Adobe Audition
No pricing available
Free Trial
Ableton Live
No trial information available
Adobe Audition
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
139
9.1
380
Ease of Use
8.2
140
8.0
384
Ease of Setup
8.2
17
8.8
38
Ease of Admin
8.7
15
8.5
28
Quality of Support
8.6
117
8.3
298
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
14
8.5
29
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
134
8.2
376
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ableton Live
Ableton Live
Adobe Audition
Adobe Audition
Ableton Live and Adobe Audition are categorized as Audio Editing
Unique Categories
Ableton Live
Ableton Live has no unique categories
Adobe Audition
Adobe Audition has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ableton Live
Ableton Live
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
83.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.9%
Adobe Audition
Adobe Audition
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
62.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
14.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Ableton Live
Ableton Live
Music
39.9%
Entertainment
7.2%
Media Production
5.2%
Religious Institutions
4.6%
Internet
3.9%
Other
39.2%
Adobe Audition
Adobe Audition
Media Production
9.5%
Marketing and Advertising
9.5%
Broadcast Media
7.8%
Higher Education
6.4%
Entertainment
5.9%
Other
60.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Ableton Live
Ableton Live
Most Helpful Favorable Review
CA
Candelaria A.
Verified User in Graphic Design

It is a complete system for mixing, production, and post-production. Although it is popularized for electronic music, its possibilities are infinite and open to all styles and genres. The most interesting aspect is precisely the ease with which we can...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Music

hard to learn! This one took me quite a while to get good at, and I found the interface relatively unintuitive.

Adobe Audition
Adobe Audition
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jay C.
JC
Jay C.
Verified User in Retail

Adobe Audition is a feature-rich application that has everything you will need in one place. It is great for adding multiple sound tracks together to create engaging ads.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Troy F.
TF
Troy F.
Verified User in Media Production

There's just something about the layout that I don't like. It's perfectly usable, but it just doesn't seem natural to me. Maybe it's that it still sort of looks like Cool Edit Pro a little. Maybe it's that the controls are not all that easy to manipulate...

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Discussions
Ableton Live
Ableton Live Discussions
Maybe I am missing it now, but is it there any ways I can get more skins for Ableton?
1 comment
Cherubs S.
CS
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Ableton Live has no more discussions with answers
Adobe Audition
Adobe Audition Discussions
How do I prevent artifacting of a sound clip when slightly adjust the pitch (while keeping time constant)?
2 comments
DK
Thank you for the compliment! How can I assist you further?Read more
How much does adobe audition cost?
2 comments
SS
$20.99 per month, or $54.99 per month for the whole creative cloud. Which is way too much. I don't like having to pay a subscription fee for this software. I...Read more
Is Adobe Audition good?
2 comments
Lalit A.
LA
Yes, audition is the industry-standard software for audio editing.Read more