Ableton Live is a powerful DAW capable of simultaneously running various audio and MIDI tracks. We use it for metronome and verbal song cues, as well as prerecorded tracks, loops, and other samples, midi messages to advance slides at the correct point in the song, change preprogrammed lighting cues, among other things.

This is a great tool for live play back of tracks. But it’s great for creating as well.

As an amateur musician, I have found ableton live really played into my knowledge of software. Ableton's online support, with in depth 'How-To' videos, and extremely helpful online articles, I picked up the software in no time. Each sound runs like chops and hits, so it's very easy to understand. Recording straight into Ableton Live is also possible, which can really spice up your live set.