Ableton Live 12.3 has landed, with stem separation and Splice integration
Ableton Live 12.3 has launched with stem separation, faster bouncing, Splice integration, and new device tools to streamline your workflow.
Ableton Live 12.3 is now available as a free update for all Live 12 users. Following its public beta, this release brings a host of new tools designed to speed up your workflow, expand creative options, and make producing music even more intuitive.
Like previous updates, 12.3 focuses on improving the way you work with audio and MIDI while introducing new features for Push 3 and other hardware. Let’s take a peek at what’s new.
Stem separation
Perhaps one of the most exciting new features in Live 12.3 is local stem separation, now included in Live Suite. You can right-click any audio clip and split it into vocals, drums, bass, and other elements, with both high-quality and high-speed modes available.
Because the process runs locally, you don’t need to upload anything online or wait for cloud processing. Live places the new stems on fresh tracks and keeps the original clip muted for reference.
This gives producers much more flexibility – whether you’re remixing a favourite track, breaking down a song for learning, or resampling elements from your own older projects. It’s fast, intuitive, and opens up new creative possibilities directly within Live.
Group bouncing
Live 12.3 makes it easier to commit ideas and tidy sessions with two new bounce options. Bounce group in place prints a group directly on its track, which is useful when you’re happy with a section and want to simplify the arrangement. Bounce group to new track keeps the original group untouched and creates a printed version on a separate track – ideal for stems, alternate mixes, or resampling ideas while keeping your structure intact.
There’s also Paste bounced audio. If you copy a clip or selection and paste it onto an empty audio track, Live instantly prints a bounced version. It’s especially handy for quick FX printing, reverse transitions, and reverb throws without interrupting your flow.
Splice integration in browser
Splice now appears directly inside Live’s browser once you’re logged in. You can search, preview, and drag samples straight into your project without switching to another window. Everything plays back at your session tempo, and the “Search with Sound” feature suggests samples that match the harmony or rhythm of your track. It makes sample-based production feel more streamlined and immediate.
A/B device switching
Live 12.3 introduces a new A/B feature for devices, letting you quickly compare two sets of sound-design changes. You can switch between A and B to hear differences in your mix decisions, filter tones, or EQ adjustments without losing your original settings. It’s designed to make experimenting easier while keeping your starting point intact.
Auto Pan-Tremolo
Auto Pan has been updated into a dual-purpose modulation tool that can switch between panning and tremolo. Both modes have new rhythmic options and expanded LFO behaviour, making it easier to add subtle movement or more pronounced rhythmic pulses. It also includes attack controls for shaping the modulation curve, giving you more control over the feel.
Pricing & availability
Ableton Live 12.3 is available now, and the update is free for all Live 12 users, with the new stem separation feature exclusive to Live Suite. Live 12 is available to buy from Ableton, and upgrade pricing is available for existing users. A 90-day trial of Live 12 Suite is also offered for anyone who wants to test the new tools before upgrading.
Don’t have an Ableton license yet? You can buy Ableton Live 12 from the Ableton site, and can choose between Intro, Standard and Suite. These cost $99 or £69, $439 or £259, and $749 or £539 respectively.