ABLETON PUSH 3. Here's what's new!

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0:00 Intro
1:20 Jogwheel & note editor
2:06 MPE
3:52 Expressive kits
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6:18 Standalone recording jam
6:49 Audio interface
7:24 Standalone sequencer jam
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#Push3 #AbletonPush3

[@andrewhuang]

Thanks for watching! What do you think of Push 3?!

[@mystii-]

1st

[@RickyTehra]

Maschine plus just in a way off push 2 and with mpe(USP of product)

[@brokewhiz9611]

Mind blowing

[@hereps]

I think it's time I get one 🤔

[@Almada78]

too expensive!!!!!

[@melo3101]

The best thing about push 3 release is that now push 2 is cheaper for me to buy

[@jonathanproduces]

Stonks

[@Jyibe]

Want to buy mine?

[@melo3101]

@@Jyibe I live in Europe :(

[@NimbleX-MC]

That is really the only great thing about it.

[@larrylynch8113]

Imma selling mine if you re Intersted 😅 and I live in France

[@aijii]

I've said this elsewhere, I am really impressed that Ableton chose a sustainable path for Push 3 in a consumerist world where we are expected to throw away perfectly good technology all in the name of repeating revenue. What a win for everyone.

[@Apuat]

So this is basically the best of Roli Blocks, Ableton & an MPC. NICE! Very interested in seeing what native instruments is going to do this year with their hardware as well.

[@remyvegamedia]

Incomparable standalone for many producers. I couldn't imagine a better standalone.

[@aminoplaysgames]

My Push 2 died like 2 years ago, and I've been in sorrow ever since. Finally managed to put together money for a new one around christmas, but used the money on presents for my family instead. I also had a feeling that since Push 2 was out of stock everywhere in Norway (and other places), something new were on the horizon. I AM SOOOOOOOO HYPED!! LET'S GOOOOO 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jsadecki1]

Lol if you're still hyped check the price

[@aminoplaysgames]

@@jsadecki1 Haha that was a shocker for sure. But I can buy the cheapest version and then upgrade it later to the portable version (so cool) 🙏Maybe even choose myself what kinda SSD, CPU etc? It's only about 25% more than what I paid for Push 2 like 6 years ago, so I'm okay with that. Nothing beats the Push (by far) for my workflow 🙂

[@jsadecki1]

@@aminoplaysgames that is a good point to be honest I have the push to right now but I only ever seemed to use it as a drum pad and the new one has really good drum pads however the specs of the new one just looks terrible but you're right it is good that you can upgrade it later

[@drkastenbrot]

​@@aminoplaysgames or you just get a used push 2 because the price of those just went way down

[@aminoplaysgames]

@@drkastenbrot I could ofc, but I really want the new features like MPE etc. Those pads seems crazy. And later I'll upgrade it to standalone 👌 Plus Push 2 had a LOT of updates over the years, Push 3 will get the same. So for me it's an easy buy, cost aside ofc 😄

[@TaRiqTheVisionary]

Song mode/arranger should definitely be in future update with this being standalone- it just make sense imo😭

[@robertgarvansnyder4665]

I sure hope so. It's always seemed quite odd that Push completely ignored half of Live's functionality.

[@TheActualJae]

Akai fans have been saying this about the Live, One and X for....a decade now. I hope so too but...dunno. Apparently it's not so easy on a smaller system?

[@TaRiqTheVisionary]

@@robertgarvansnyder4665 exactly!!

[@pablovalenzuela3505]

@@TheActualJae how maschine mk3 if it has arrangement mode?

[@TaRiqTheVisionary]

@@OwenPrescott I’d really cry if they did that 😂

[@static_channel]

I can't believe they made it upgradable! So forward thinking and enviro when most tech companies are leaning into planned obsolesence

[@slash196]

It's cool, I have a Push 2 and I don't really feel like it's obsolete here at all. But there are a few features that I would definitely enjoy having, and the interface functionality is a major wishlist item, if I were still schlepping Push to live gigs that would save me a TON of time.

[@chrisliddiard725]

yeah, the new prices mean the old Push won't be obsolete anytime soon. , £400 Push 2, £879 Push 3 controller, £1669 Push 3 standalone, Plus there are some niffty single board Ryzen computers on the market which could very easily be moded to turn a push 2 into a standalone ;0)

[@AudioCheck12]

I have a push one and its sooo far from obsolete.. the fact they are selling for $150 used now is insane..

[@chrisliddiard725]

@@AudioCheck12 same here, Push 1 & 2 and a couple of LaunchPad pro's including the latest. My guess is there'll be an MPE version of the LaunchPad pro, which already has some standalone features.

[@FoButter]

I am here for the refurbished Push 2's. Had to sell mine years back, but always missed having it. I liked iit for 'headless' use of ableton.

[@wrkshp]

Amen - Push 2 remains as relevant today as in 2015. The note on live gigs is on point however. The schlepp is real! 🙏🏻

[@drangal]

I know this isn't what the video is about, but I love it whenever you touch a bass. 👍 I always find your lines very effective. Got the Oblivion's one on my mind quite often since I first heard it!

[@andrewhuang]

Oh dang thank you honestly I’m so insecure about my bass writing lol

[@drangal]

@@andrewhuang Oh, you really shouldn't! I mean, that one made me make the face you do when you hear some good bass lines! (you know the one ahah) 🔥😉

[@coltonweaver1101]

@@andrewhuang i always love ur basslines

[@ArtsunMusic]

Just wrote basically the same comment, I didn't see yours. Totally agree with that :)

[@sirfonsivonerbsenhausen9439]

@drangal agreed

[@GoodMusicAndCovers]

Your production quality both in terms of music and film is very crisp. Also, I'm a large fan of your 4 producers series and you've genuinely inspired me to improve my music so thanks for that!

[@MusicZtorm]

Best Push 3 presentation of the 10+ i've seen so far. Congrats !

[@crancpiti]

It astonishes me how in-depth you always go in describing the features of the devices you show us. It always feels like you explored everything and read the manual from page to page. Especially with the more Weird Gear!™️

[@andrewhuang]

Haha thank you I do like to explore and read manuals

[@thevalueofn6994]

In that case, you will definitely appreciate Loopop's review of the P3.

[@mattierenton701]

As always Andrew, another superb upload. This though.. this is an absolute game changer, being able to replace processor, battery and hard drive as technology improves... there's nothing else like it, and give it a truly bright future !!!

[@DrumBuss909]

Nicely done, amazing review and performances in just 11 min! Bravo 💥

[@supernatural802]

Proper breakdown! As always the production quality here is next level. I think it has to be said that the upgrade kit feature is a game changer. This is huge.. and will possibly make this device future proof for a long time to come. Im sure that they will add some sort of arrangement view eventually and more bells and whistles over the next year. This is a very strong entry into the standalone market.

[@Colinedmundson50]

You're a phenomenal artist. Across all mediums. I very much appreciate the editting when explaining features, ie a clip rolls showing you doing x or y, as you're narrating. Curt, and trim. Love it. As far as the device goes. MPE seems to be on the rise(!). Thanks for your time Stay like that man. Luv from the pnw

[@A-Known-Enemy]

The MPE definitely seems like an awesome upgrade, but it does make me wonder how the new pads feel since they had to design around MPE functionality.

[@magnuseriksson8081]

Loved the sounds you made at the end with the pulsar end the thing you looped and quantized

[@simondaniels4176]

Thanks, that looks like an amazing piece of kit!

[@ErikHawk]

Wow! Nice job Andrew. Thanks. Push 3 seems to be most everything we'd hoped for and maybe more!

[@BespokeSlipp]

Man I know very little about Ableton and mainly just play on my baby grand, but this has inspired me to dive into the production/electronic world. The upgradability is fantastic for future proofing! So hype to purchase this, thanks Andrew 🙏

[@someonewhobitthedust9124]

Should’ve just smoked crack instead… jk lol, enjoy getting further into the hobby. It’s truly amazing.

[@BespokeSlipp]

@@someonewhobitthedust9124 lmao short-term elation versus life-long creation…I’ll definitely take the latter. thanks! this will be sick for live performance too

[@ToyKeeper]

Push 3 looks like a great upgrade compared to Push 2. It looks like the standalone version isn't fully standalone yet, but hopefully they'll add the arranger and other missing features soon. I've been using a Force instead since it's truly standalone and has great Linux compatibility, but Push 3 has some amazing features I'd love to use.

[@danielbryant3323]

This is the review I’ve been waiting for 🔥🙏🏿

[@ArtsunMusic]

That's a neat fretless bass line! Well done!

[@adeptusmechanicus7572]

That standalone sequence jam sounds bomb!

[@Lol_Pig]

One of the best musicians on KZbin. Great writing, ability to explain to the point with very little fluff, and really showing what one person is capable of. Cheers to many more years, Andrew!

[@vaudronphilippe5415]

Encore un lèche botte tkt il ira pas voir tes compos ni partager pour autant mec 😅

[@zht]

@@vaudronphilippe5415 looks like nobody has seen yours either though bro

[@mikaellarose4474]

Damn! Didn't know you could play a mean bass! Props! Keep up the good work, I really dig your vids!

[@user-wh6tt4bi3v]

Very informative. Short & sweet. Thank you Bro. Keep up the good work

[@PeterKNoone]

Super sick. Amazing as always. Thanks so much for the video. You are part of the reason I have all kinds of electronic instruments choking my man space :)

[@Bashanvibe]

I’m glad AL finally dropped AL Push 3 stand alone!!! I’ll be waiting to see what you create and with this new work flow!!!

[@Eedrienn]

i highly respect andrew huang man! interesting content as per usual

[@masoudmaani]

wow, this is HUGE! Ableton has really pushed forward with this update to push!

[@tommyk88888]

A pretty mellow review of a crazy upgrade

[@dr3wtube144]

Sheeesh when you demo the MPE in that intro scene 🤯

[@merlinoner]

Every track was very cool, thanks for the demo.

[@rustyroy5385]

Sounds like Push 2, but even better. All the updates you mentioned seemed like really good useful features.

[@MarcelaoVMS]

Ableton is incredible!!! Amazing!!! I am so excited with push 3!!!

[@Andronicus2007]

I held out cause I felt the Push 3 was coming!

[@JLaDrew]

Andrew, Excellent job ! video is very well done

[@STRAIGHTP]

2:06 this lil diddy you made right here was dope 🎹

[@cleon5967]

those bass skills are fire

[@glnnk_art]

Damn, this is just insane. I was planning on getting a Launchpad Pro to use as a standalone sequencer for my modular stuff, and owning a Push II I love the interface, but not the setup - this is incredible. I can’t afford one at the moment, but I’ll keep an eye out.

[@ashorii]

been waiting so long for this.

[@samumohacsi]

this video has a 2017 andrew vibe and I love it for that

[@orangeoctopusjim]

Beautiful demonstration

[@edbambach164]

as someone who uses push mainly for perfomance, this MPE change is amazing, cant wait to cop

[@djcetra]

what do the cops have to do with it

[@aucusticguitar8069]

@HardcoreCetra it means he'll take out a loan to buy it and never pay it back. So it means pray no cops show up

[@djcetra]

@@aucusticguitar8069 🤣🤣🤣

[@edbambach164]

@@aucusticguitar8069 bang on

[@rrr-studios3886]

Wow, great video! Something about the video quality just seems different, it has a lot more detail (which I really like), did you switch to a different camera or lens?

[@Greennoob2]

I've never seens an eggplant played with such feel before. beautiful stuff that really spoke to my soul

[@SmithTheMister]

Wow! Amazing review Andrew. I'm a Logic User but I will be getting A Push 3. The fact that you can upgrade the unit hardware and specs is a game changer for standalone beat machines. Ableton really cares about its users.... I may have to try Ableton again.

[@benreiter7218]

In the same boat! Looks like I’m going to have to save some serious cash though. With Ableton it’s gonna cost the same as a MacBook Pro.

[@2ndMOUSEofficial]

Hey Andrew. I really like your bass playing. Thanks for the informative video also = ) I wonder if Native Instruments built the controller. Seems very similar to the Maschine Jam with the colour, and the mitl-function jogwheels etc....

[@RickySweum]

so awesome! thanks for the great review.

[@OBDPVCR]

Animoog vibes with the pads!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@nomad1517]

It's aesthetics are very nice. Beautiful Machine.

[@ReikiBarbosa]

Great review bro I want one!

[@DreamslideProductions]

Yooo that bass tone though!! *chef kiss*

[@sabana7564]

Very cool but I wonder if you could deep dive into the specs of the audio interface because for 2000 dollars I could buy an Apollo twin and a nice midi controller

[@jfuss100]

same thoughts

[@wilfig]

That Jam Interlude was phat!

[@amo7523]

Appreciate the video! I’m a push rookie so this helped a lot lol 🙏🏼

[@ApolloMclaren]

The best way to describe this is an amalgamation. They really listened to all of our ideas and said f** it add 100 more buttons

[@CDMESD]

Great Video. I cant wait to get this joint.

[@mystii-]

I’ve always wanted one of these

[@mylarmelodies]

Excellent vid, nailed it.

[@607]

This is super cool! I don't think I'll ever get something like this myself, but I still find it exciting to see such technology developed. :)

[@maxflailer]

This does actually look fire

[@WillieTheAutomaton]

As someone that JUST dove into Ableton and Push 2, I'm excited and bummed.... I wish they had said more about it online.

[@schmohawk777]

Looks a great upgrade, especially the mpe. Interesting that this drops the exact same day as the Logic release for IPad.

[@ckrug32]

oh shit -- did not know Logic was dropping for iPad!

[@ckrug32]

...and disappointed it's a subscription model :(

[@MattiasHolmgren]

Maschine+ just got some real competition... ADAT I/O…Max for live devices! 🥳🥁☕️❤️ sick video Andrew!! 🎉

[@Pablosko611]

Nah… it really didn‘t 😂

[@MattiasHolmgren]

@@Pablosko611 ;)

[@iwillnevergetone5]

the Live II is clearing its throat in the corner. between the Live, M+, the new SPD, and now this things are looking great for portable/powerful machines

[@ToyKeeper]

Push 3 doesn't seem complete enough yet to compete with Force and Maschine+ for standalone music production, but it's getting close.

[@binarysun_]

@@ToyKeeper it’s just too new. We‘ll see how it develops. Think about the Force when it released and how basic it was and what it has become now. Except for missing song mode the P3 is way more capable already

[@soundsofnik]

Just logged into my youtube and i see Andrew and Rachel K collier both posting video on Ableton Push 3. You guys were like almost ready with the camera to shoot this video lol :D .. btw i loved the explanation and Ableton surely came up with the powerful machine this time.. talkin of machine , Maschine+ got some epic competition too :D

[@damelos4039]

Kind of video I REALLY like. I good overview without and lot of DEEP DIVES. That comes later as you get more experience with the device. This was an excellent introduction for someone brand new to the PUSH eco-system. Wish more YTers would do these, initially, instead of showing 3 different ways to do the same thing and adding midi gear etc. One step at a time! Much obliged.

[@vitalepitts]

I just got an apc key 25 the other day so I'm using ableton for the first time, crazy timing to see this

[@foodstampz]

Looks awesome

[@quancavevideo232]

Happily tutorial’d! Instant purchase but I gotta wait 8 weeks!! Can’t wait to mess n express!

[@Chilldeck]

I hope this comment doesn’t come off topic too much, but as an FL Studio user (I have Ableton as well) at least at this stage… my question is, would we be able to export tracks/stems to FL? Again, I’m not trying to start a DAW war or throwing shade at all… the device looks amazing and I’m really new so it’s an honest question. Love the content!

[@quantumcadillac4748]

fantastically demoed. good shit bro

[@JackAllpikeMusic]

I'd love to see a more 'introductory' video on Ableton Push. I'm not really familiar with what it is and it's uses. Great video regardless. :)

[@pongtrometer]

GR8 overview Andrew... you should be able-to have an audio record buffer to go with the midi listening ,that you could set the recording time to say up to 40 mins like BESKPOKE DAW or 404 mk2......would have liked to have seen more Eurorack stuff setup being controlled by the Push 3. .....ps shaker game 100

[@jeandista]

Cool, but i think i will stick to my PUSH 2. It does already everything i'll ever need, and much more.

[@fosiko123]

feel the same way, will keep my push 2 ; does everything i need

[@HeyRAZI]

The design alone is just so pretty, regardless of all the great features

[@HelicopterRidesForCommunists]

Being able to use Note and Session mode at the same time - above all other features - is for me the biggest and best. It’s the reason I am upgrading to the tethered version.

[@dogflirt]

Wow. With ADAT?? Damn, I need to learn more about the audio interface. This might be a big game-changer. From someone who still loves Push 1 🤙🤙🔥

[@pcfirebeats]

Can we use midi controllers with the standalone version? Adding a keyboard or a launchpad pro for even more hands on control? Also does it use the same (bad) coating of the older Push's? It is great to see repairability and upgrability to have such a focus, it is really nice!

[@douglasdollars]

Major step up for the Push 3!

[@elliott7268]

Damnit. I need to buy this now.

[@cloudychorus2]

Im so glad I waited I knew this was just around the corner we did it guys! Lmao

[@prizmwizard]

That bassline was super tasty.

[@ooyy]

Ohh it looks soooo sick 🔥🔥

[@dmthemost]

Dope will definitely be investing

[@cloe8006]

Nice video! I have bought Push 2 two years ago and only used it once. I am not familiar with Push but I am an ableton user. Shall I get a Push 3 instead of upgrading the Push 2 instead? I just wanna know except the standalone function is there any other major differences that worth getting a new Push 3 instead? Thanks.

[@Cam-on2jw]

I was pleasantly surprised with the price, for $2k, this already beats out a ton of standalone mpcs that are much more expensive

[@TheSakuraGumiLTD]

What a combo the Expressive E Osmose and this would be 😍

[@TheSakuraGumiLTD]

I'm glad it kept the midi capture feature

[@alwaysalphaofficial]

Sweet Jesus, this mk3 is a game changer! I’m still on a Push 1 because I didn’t feel the need to upgrade for my purposes but this…this Akai device is dope.

[@RaskolnikovR]

great video, one question does it have the same coating as per Push 2 ? it wasn't great quality and became sticky over time

[@TKDmasterX]

I think the built in audio interface and ADAT is great but this thing is just so expensive

[@critical3337]

The barrier to entry at a "convenience" level is pretty high these days. I find every youtuber just increases my standards for my setup, which is their job I guess, but man it feels bad to look at my Launchpad and know that There is something better out there that costs 10x the cost I spent, and gives me 100x the convenience of my current setup. and is 1000x out of my budget.

[@Allan-et5ig]

@@critical3337 I doubt anything is 100X more convenient, dude. Impossible. Also, the hardware on this thing is older generation which to me seems a bit cynical. I bet the Launchpad works pretty well? Not yet used one.

[@critical3337]

@Allan-et5ig criticism my dude.

[@signas9896]

I swear to you I know Ableton did this for the push three and direct competition with the akai force. There's nothing else that explains it aside from it being in direct competition with the Akai force and the machine studio. But this is really going to be an interesting take on how the push three can transition people from using the push as a standalone to investing into buying the actual software. Pretty interesting bold and yet smart move by Ableton. I haven't tried Ableton at all but with the push three I really might just sink my hands into it.

[@AlchemicalAudio]

Great for performers, not so much for producers and people who primarily use arranging to create their tracks… MPE looks great, as well as the jog wheel. Hopefully the jog wheel is on its own daughter board, instead of soldered directly to the main board… so it can easily be replaced, as we all know, rotary encoders will need replacing…. I wish they would add a new mode for the pitch bend strip and allow it to act as the cross fader as well…

[@WilliamCondonMoriarty]

Interestingly most people perform with arrangement because you can have backing tracks running while you add as many different things as you want and can have cues happen exactly when you want without having to press a button or set up follow actions. So this is really an idea generator/production tool

[@azziz4biz]

PUSH 3!!! The DROP!!

[@dmitryxcom]

nice overview, thanks

[@munkduane]

Thanks so much for this! Question: Can you assign tempo per scene on the Push 3? You can't on the Akai Force which has made it difficult on live gigs. I'd dump my Force in a second if Push 3 can do this.

[@samhvidberg5612]

After all this time it’s finally something worth buying. What a time to be alive.