yeah, to me this also looks like the best upgrade since years...
drumrack, rex, slicer, multiple track automation view, external router plugin (will integrate scope better than ever)...
i don't think the new additional devices will get my money, although i'm a bit intrigued by the string device...
hey SC, ableton got their electric piano now
if they can tighten up the core of the program (screen lag when editing in the arrangement view, midi timing), this seems like a very good upgrade. Logic8 seems great too at the current price... but Live has got something that noone else has.