And keyboard shortcuts quickly become second nature.

Like a pianist playing chords, you no longer think about where to put your fingers.

You just play the chord or trigger the shortcut.

Laptop running Ableton on a super nice desk

Ableton Live 12 on a Laptop.Ableton

As you’d imagine, this is even more important once you’re in the creative zone.

Keyboard shortcuts stop the app from distracting you with its interface whenever you want to do something.

And while it might have taken a long time to arrive, the result is totally worth it.

Live 12’s new MIDI generation tools on a computer screen

Ableton Live 12 Midi Generation Tools.Ableton

Live and Accessible

Blind musician Andre Louis hasconsulted with Abletonfor this release.

It’s similar to the iPhone version, which tracks your finger over the screen.

Why is this important?

But for many people, it’s the difference between being able to use software and being locked out.

And like all software access accessibility options, it’s also fantastic for everyone else.