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Revolution 93.5 – MIAMI WZFL - SOUTH FLORIDA
Ableton has released the public beta of Ableton Live 12.3. The update is already making noise among producers. Why? It brings built-in stem separation and deep Splice integration right inside the DAW.
The most talked-about feature is native stem separation. Producers no longer need external services or apps. Instead, they right-click any audio clip in Session or Arrangement View. Then they split it into stems for vocals, drums, bass and other elements. The technology comes from Music.AI, the team behind Moises. Moreover, it runs locally, so audio never leaves the project. Live then places the stems on new tracks and mutes the original clip.
The beta offers a fast mode for quick sketches and a high-quality mode for cleaner results. The second is ideal for official remixes and label work. For DJs and remixers, this removes a major bottleneck. You can drop in a full track and split it right away. Then you can chop vocals, swap drums, resample or convert basslines to MIDI, and process the rest, all in one session.
Stem separation also works on Push 3 Standalone. So users can load tracks and build live edits or mashups without a laptop. This supports Ableton’s vision of Live as both a studio and a stage instrument. For touring acts, it can cut prep time dramatically.
The other big headline is Splice integration. Splice’s library now appears as a panel in Live’s Browser. Producers can search and audition royalty-free loops and one-shots in sync with the project tempo and key. Then they drag them straight into the arrangement. In short, it feels like browsing built-in content.
A new feature called Search with Sound goes further. You drag a clip, or part of a track, into the Splice panel. The system then analyzes its rhythm and harmony and suggests matching samples. Therefore, producers spend less time cycling through unrelated material.
Use cases come quickly. For example, a producer imports a reference track and separates the stems. They keep the drums as an anchor. Then they use the Splice panel to find percussion, tops and melodic loops that fit. Because everything stays inside Live, every decision remains easy to change later.
The beta also adds smarter bounce options. You can bounce group tracks in place or to new tracks. This saves CPU and creates clean stems for mixdowns and live shows. Paste Bounced Audio quickly replaces heavy chains with printed audio. In addition, Auto Pan now handles tremolo-style modulation more clearly, and chord and pattern tools offer new melodic ideas.
On Push 3, the update adds more expressive control and tighter links with the new features. As a result, the hardware feels more self-sufficient and ready for performance.
For Live 12 owners, version 12.3 will be a free update after the beta. Producers who work with samples, references and edits will feel the biggest impact. Still, MIDI-focused creators will also benefit from the new bouncing, device updates and hardware improvements. Ultimately, Ableton Live 12.3 keeps Live at the center of modern production.
