Ableton Push 3 Review | pushing the live element back into Ableton Live

Welcome to our in-depth review of the Ableton Push 3, where we dive into how this powerhouse controller redefines the live music experience within Ableton Live. With features like Fixed Length and Sequencer, the Push 3 injects new life into your performances. Its integrated interface with 2 line inputs and outputs, ADAT, MIDI, USB, and pedal/CV connectivity opens up endless possibilities for connectivity and integration into your setup. Plus, with MPE pads, your expressive capabilities reach new heights. Join us as we explore how the Ableton Push 3 pushes the boundaries of music production and performance.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - background
1:41 - Fixed Length and Sequencer Functionality
5:32 - Finding sounds
8:41 - MPE Pads
13:19 - Midi capture
14:59 - Audio Interface
18:29- Standalone
20:19 - Ease of use / Live looping
30:30 - Closing thoughts

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[darrenjsmith]

When you played that choir, I nearly cried. Thankyou. So inspired.

[mrclaytron]

Nice little With or Without You jam - I'm a big U2 fan, so that was very nice at the end 😊

Push 3 is amazing - I'm using standalone as I don't use many 3rd party plugins.

I do think sometimes it can get a little cumbersome, but overall, its just so creative to jam on it and get away from the computer screen. Then its so great to have everything ready and recorded in session view ready to arrange on computer. Probably my favourite piece of gear right now!

[MyReasonToPlay]

Thanks, all clear and very informative!

[PololiNuskil]

I opted for the Push 3 Standalone version. The portability and getting free from the pc/laptop is a big plus to me. Even better now with the release of Live 12 for the Push 3 Standalone with Meld and Roar. I can make some quick sketches and later I copy them to Live 12 on my PC, really nice.

[ckrug]

great overview! Thanks for making this video. I'm curious about using third-party plugins with the controller version of Push -- did you manually map the encoders/knobs to control that Waves compressor at 26:12? Or does Push automatically assign encoders to the different parameters of any third-party plugin when you open one?

[PololiNuskil]

I like the video and also like the Dutch accent ;)

[yodhamheaven]

does the push 3 audio interface on par with other audio interface such as Audient, what about the DAC for headphone sound quality?

[HONjramiroz]

What headphones are you wearing, they look really comfortable

[yvesbajulaz]

You could already do fixed length on push 2 with ableton 11…