One price. One Mac. Every iPad and phone in the band.
A Downstage license covers the Mac that runs Ableton Live and every iPad and phone connected to it. Every feature, and a year of updates.
Founding price until 31 December 2026Prices
In India
Founding price₹2,999 was ₹3,999
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Everywhere else
Founding priceUS$59 was US$79
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Buying opens in the next few days. Until then, the free beta has every feature — download it.
Beta testers keep the founding price, whenever their beta ends.
What you get
One Mac
The license covers the Mac that runs Ableton Live, and every iPad and phone connected to it.
Every feature
There is one edition, and every feature is in it.
A year of updates
Every version released in the first year is included.
Yours to keep
The license keeps working after the year. Only versions released after it are not included.
Moves with you
Type the license key on a new Mac and the old one is retired. You can move it up to 4 times a year. A package for a second, backup Mac is on its way.
What it needs
A Mac running macOS 13 or later, and Ableton Live 11 or 12, any edition. No Max for Live. Requirements
Try it first
Without a license, Downstage runs with every feature for 15 minutes at a time. Restart it for another 15.
During the beta there is also a free 30-day beta license from inside the app. Open Backstage › License and type your email. How licenses work
Questions about buying
Which price is mine?
We show the price for where you appear to be, worked out from your internet connection. If that is wrong, use the link under the price. The India price is paid by UPI or an Indian card.
What happens after the first year?
The license is yours to keep. It keeps working after the year. Only new versions released after the year are not included.
Can I use it on two Macs?
A license covers one Mac, the computer that runs Ableton Live. A package for a second, backup Mac is on its way.
Can I move it to a new Mac?
Yes. Type the license key on the new Mac and the old one is retired. You can move a license up to 4 times a year. How moving works
What if it doesn’t work for me?
Refunds are decided case by case, because the 15-minute trial lets you try everything first. If something is wrong after you buy, write to support@downstageapp.com within 14 days and we will sort it out. Outside India, your purchase is handled by our payment partner, and your legal rights where you live always apply. Refunds · Terms of sale
Do I need the internet?
To activate the license once, and to renew it now and then. Never during a show. How licenses work