Ableton Live is a specialist music software program designed to work as a live performance tool, as well as meet a composer / songwriter's needs for recording, arranging, mixing and mastering. Because of its origins as a live instrument, it gives the performer unparalleled beatmatching and crossfading capabilities, with all the techniques used by a traditional DJ or turnablist, and more. This new essential guide takes a step-by-step approach to the program, with projects, tips and examples throughout. Part of Flame Tree's successful Everyday Guides Made Easy series on a range of computing and app titles.