Ableton Push 3: J Black shows me how to use it & I made my first Trap Beat on it 🔥

[@AprilRoxStudios]

I can tell J Black is a genuinely nice guy. Thanks for introducing us (viewers) to him. Great vid! Thanks Bolo & J Black!

[@intricateinc8566]

Yeah he seemed super down to earth and obviously knew what he was talking about and what he was doing.

[@BeatsbyJblack]

I appreciate that !

[@joee.blessed1223]

Yeah he seems super cool. DMV stand up!!! Salute @Beats by JBlack

[@lyrionjaheem7675]

He certainly is. Homie is from around my way and shopped with me all the time at Guitar Center. Genuine dude. Always.

[@PhilPeeVa]

@@BeatsbyJblack bro you got beats on a site you had I wanted that beat bad asf

[@intricateinc8566]

I think a lot of people do not understand the level of patience that producers have. Just cycling through an interface and constantly being aware of the current workload and not getting sidetracked or losing the workflow, inspiration and direction of a track. As well as the level of comprehension and awareness that is required to learn and excel on new hardware and software alike. As a primarily software based producer I have a great appreciation for all the MPC heads and hardware gang, because not only is it costly and bulky but interfacing requires a lot more.

[@BoloDaProducer]

💪🏾💪🏾🔥🔥

[@antwaanhemisphere7956]

Make a lot sense sometimes I can’t even get to a beat because of technical issues …. Yea it’s fun but it’s alot of work too … peace ✅

[@binarysun_]

@@antwaanhemisphere7956 that’s why I switched from Ableton to MPC years ago. It might not be as extremely versatile than an in the box workflow. But I can just switch it on and in 30 secs I have a beat going. The Push 3 interests me because of the stand-alone promise. Sadly it isn’t there yet. Maybe in a year?

[@intricateinc8566]

@@BoloDaProducer Yo I forgot to say thank you Bolo for showing us that, also J Black seems like a hella chill knowledgable dude for real. I always like to hear those in depth conversations that are honest and informing. Much respect

[@intricateinc8566]

@@antwaanhemisphere7956 There are so many variables and dynamics involved in creation, production, arrangement, mixing and recording etc. The number one thing in my opinion is the heart to be in it, after that, if you are committed enough things will open up to you like the Matrix and you will have achieved real *Producer* status lol It is a grind

[@dennishunter5552]

The workflow of the Ableton Push 3 is ridiculously straight forward. That's why it doesn't need a touch screen. I'm getting more and more excited. ✨🙏🏾✨

[@bjamminsincebirth3494]

I think if you get into Ableton you will love it! I was Logic since version 8. Once I committed to Ableton I found myself loving it!

[@BoloDaProducer]

I might have to try it

[@Dewane1511]

Ableton is the truth and to a degree underated ....

[@bjamminsincebirth3494]

@@BoloDaProducer man once you see how easy it is to edit and flip audio it’s game changing.

[@PoboyMusic]

Ableton is awesome and I have tried them all. 😀. The Akai force is still a contender. The Force 2 will be bad ass.

[@bjamminsincebirth3494]

@@PoboyMusic since the Force has an arranger does it send it to Ableton already arranger or to session view?

[@kashdro85]

I watch J Blacks cook up videos weekly. He helped me quite a bit with my finger drumming skills. Y’all stay keeping it real! Appreciate the video!

[@intricateinc8566]

The MPC is an artform and "finger drumming" is something that you need to just build that muscle memory and excel at, Good point I could see that his fingers were used to that velocity and timing right away. Cheers fam

[@iamtwilburn]

This was a GOOD episode BOLO. I really don’t have time to watch full videos like this but this had me glued. Homey was on point he seemed genuinely interested in the lesson and y’all had fun. I don’t use Ableton but he made me want to learn more about the MACHINE I had sitting on my desk collecting dust for 3 years 😂 I’m going in now. Thank you…☝🏾 ❤

[@gamefantasticcuz]

What J is asking for is something you can do. Look up ableton drum selector. No need to buy anything just set it up save it as a drum rack add it to favorites or even in a template and boom you got it. You’ll be able to select them through macros which will be able to be seen on the screen and use those encoders on the top.

[@djceejaay]

I respect both of these cats. I probably watch Bolo's content at least 2-3 times a week but this was actually my first time watching JBlack get down here on his channel, I'm usually catching him on IG and so I'm subscribed. But all this time, I had NO IDEA he was down for Ableton like this. I've been using Ableton since version 2. So when you watch the video and JBlack says basically effect that he tried Maschine and he couldnt "get" the workflow of it, and quickly Bolo says that he's "fiyah" on the Maschine? Shit, I tried the Maschine too. I tried it so much that I got 3 of the harware devices but I just couldnt wrap my head around how the software worked. Because I was soooo good with Ableton I couldnt see how Maschine was working. I've tried things (and spent LOTS OF MONEY!) over the last 20 years learning, failing, learning, loving and just HAVING FUN with these devices, and the software of it all. It's 2023 and I'm not sure if there's any other time in history when those who LOVE TO CREATE MUSIC now have soooo many choices and decisions to make with what they want to work with and what they choose to create with. Case in point: I had a Push 2 when it first came out but I ended up selling it. Why? Because I was so used to sampling and making beats with my MPC 2000XL and my 2500, then putting those audio tracks into Ableton for fleshing out. But with the Push 2, I kept wanting it to "act" like an MPC. I didnt have the patience and fortitude to put in the work so I sold it. Regardless, JBlack and Bolo are both correct - it's about what moves you, HOW you want to flow & work, what you're comfortable working with, and in the end, this is what we love to do and how we love to create. I WILL NOT be getting me Push 3 standalone but I'm getting the Push 3 controller. An excellent video by 2 of the best creators out there today! Ya'll keep doing it and keeping giving us knowledge to absorb and build on for ourselves. Peace! ✌🏿

[@BoloDaProducer]

💪🏾

[@StevenNess]

AWESOME VIDEO! want to hear more from J Black, thank you for introducing me to him

[@th-wf3sz]

"It ain't about the size" is all that I took from this video...!😂 JBlack & Bolo everyone! 💯👍🏾👏🏾

[@BoloDaProducer]

🤣🤣

[@intricateinc8566]

That sh*t was jokes

[@cdot803]

Thank y’all for all these MPC comparisons. This help me understand too. I got Abelton Lite. Bout to convert over from Logic once I get this Push 3. Thanks for this fellas 💯

[@StoddyProductions]

How was the conversion ? I’m thinking about it

[@kingcheflos602]

It’s all about having fun with your passion 💯💯💯

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yep!!

[@flightmodepodcast]

what a stunning synergy you two have, I enjoyed that ride supermuch, thanks

[@TheTonyTitan]

Aye Bolo we see u homie, out here enjoying yourself on Ableton! Beat was 🔥 Great video bro! 💪🏿💯

[@iamtwilburn]

Homey is IN the flow of that machine. You can’t loose knowing your machine like that 😎

[@relative_vie]

First time I ever heard of J Black. He’s super intelligent and humble

[@xamphoa]

J Black is a very thoughtful cat. The way he contemplates and explains efficiencies in workflows is great. Refreshing perspective for sure!

[@brianespinoza7331]

Having the bars at different lengths reminds me of one of the reasons i liked making beats on my original Yamaha Motif

[@luciens3588]

Its the greatest so far if you ask me. Good explaination man. Fun to play with

[@DJDragonFlyJonezNJ]

J Black's smile is contagious , i love watching him do what he loves lol

[@Datrackaddict]

“It’s not about the size..” 😂😂😂🔥

[@BoloDaProducer]

🤣🤣🤣

[@BenBenSouthern]

15:33 all three of y’all executed perfectly. Hilarious 😂😂

[@BoloDaProducer]

🤣🤣🤣

[@bsteph5200]

Once you get past Ableton interface you’ll fall in love with it, the workflow is seamless, and the plug ins are amazing!

[@EASki]

Really dope, love the breakdown of the machine.

[@BoloDaProducer]

💪🏾

[@michaelcalderon6693]

E-A Ski!! your beats are legendary in the bay mayne!!

[@trzarector]

Nice dude J Blacks, great teaching style. I feel like I learned the machine already! Been long tempted by the Push series and I may finally jump in this summer!

[@forsale313]

When she asked "Do You want it" she already knew what the answer was! That's a Wife right there.

[@mont-doggBeats]

Push 3 stand alone looks nice and is definitely a step in the right direction for ableton, problem is I just have never been able to get into ableton as a DAW at all

[@abeautifulkaozproductions8614]

J Black is that dude!!!

[@AlessandroPacifico]

28:10 - You can do that with a workaround. 1: Collect all your favorite Drum sounds and put them all into a single audio file. 2: Load the audio file on the push and load it into simpler. 3: Use Slice by transient or manual slice to chop up all the drums on 64 pads.

[@stilltrippin6100]

Legendary vid .. The Push is out my budget but there’s room for rationale 😂… Salute Bolo and J Black .. thanks for this‼️

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks!

[@SemfanyPro]

Cool seeing two of my favorites together 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@wmextra]

Thank you fellas for this tutorial have a great afternoon

[@macmoll]

Those Focal's are Dope!

[@iamtwilburn]

Sound like that old 3-6 and skinny pimp Memphis style 🙌🏾 that’s a plus not a diss BOLO ❤

[@marcusholder495]

Stay blessed my brother

[@BobbyBriscoeBeats]

Ableton is the best when it comes to dealing with audio files. The most important thing is to use whatever machine or daw you are most comfortable with.

[@UG3DBoss-54]

daaaamn... when J Black cut to that beat after he showed you the save, it came hard... I was bobbing my head right with him....🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fluffybunnyz]

just ordered my standalone today. thank you ableton for hooking it up!

[@mpbangamusic9673]

As an MPC guy.....J sold me on Push 3 🔥🔥🔥

[@cdot803]

I can’t wait for MPC 3.0 to catch up with this warping. If we had this warping and an arranger like the Akai Force I wouldn’t need this

[@LarryShipeWorld]

J black always has good energy

[@ricsnare]

J black is a beast, so if he showing you tricks and tips i can only imagine ...

[@howlinberry1645]

🔥🔥🔥 can't wait to get my hands on mine.

[@JC-pu3vl]

One of my favourite features of the push is the capture midi button, you can be messing around, hit on something good then just push capture midi. Hardly use record anymore. Cool video! I really hope this new Push makes N.I step up their game. I still love my Maschine even though it can be frustrating!

[@BoloDaProducer]

Exactly! He showed it to me when I was laying melody down

[@Beatdesignersofficial]

Thanks for this one 💯🫡

[@CDMESD]

You have to know ableton to appreciate this. I am getting the push 3. Bolo know he likes the Push 3. welcome to the Ableton family.

[@BoloDaProducer]

😉

[@g-track5065]

Uncle Bolo!!!!!!!! Said it's dope STAMP IT!!!!!!

[@kielhall8363]

Cool thanks video had a lot of useful information👍🏿

[@phillyjoe1176]

Nothing but love for both of you brothers!! 💯🤟🏽

[@Moneybiz101]

Yes you can take sequence one and two on mpc and combine them. That comes with mastering! I show yall this weekend. 8 bar loop with 64

[@justintrice3565]

I've always wondered that. Send me the link if you upload the video please. Thanks

[@VA1ENTINX]

awsome video ty bolo and black

[@VinylWave11]

Great video. I have also had Ableton since 8 and got my PUSH 2 around 2015. Both have been great. I am not sure I want or need the PUSH 3 and defiantly not as a standalone. I like having that with my DAW. I use the MPC X SE and SP 404 MK2 stand alone, which are amazing. Thank J Black for going over this.

[@Troystreetzproduction]

It was funny as hell watching both of y’all jokingly trying to not like it more then the mpc

[@BoloDaProducer]

🤣

[@jacksp8de]

Dope video!! Even though the Push 2 does most of this already I still like that this device is opening up ableton to people. I'm sticking with the 2 for now but will update in the future for sure.

[@richiestarks6163]

My homie J-Black. my guy.

[@365OTG]

Ableton been fire.... goin head grab that software if you gonna use software. Glad to finally see it "crossing over"

[@FunnFoto]

J Black can build out a whole show customize his present. A lot of show DJ/Producers do that.

[@StrosB4Hos]

If you’re used to MPC or Maschine workflow you’re not gonna like the Push workflow. You can make it work but you def have to temper expectations. I still find myself just doing things in Live because doing it in Push is much more of a hassle.

[@justintrice3565]

My mpc live is amazing! Took me couple months to get the machine n workflow down. Standalone is the reason I bought the mpc. I'm a guitar looper, so now I use my loops thru the sequences ( while adding other instruments) so I needed something for backing drum beats. Not knowing the mpc does everything! Plug ins and expansions are awesome. I take them and clean up my live songs and drag to studio one. Life is good! This instrument might take some time to get used to but It looks like a complete different workflow and daw setup. Of course I'd love to have ableton but I'm poor lol

[@denardsmith2848]

Thank you for letting us learn with you. You didn’t have to frfr. Plus it’s dope to see the teacher learn someone’s too!

[@GTChris]

So many little knowledge gems in this vid. The Push 3 is wonderful, all it now needs is a linear arranger, better implementation of the Max for Live devices and a Tonnetz mode for the pads.

[@libtekk]

J black excellent show bro

[@suburbanblissbeats]

Nice first beat on the Push!

[@Drrolfski]

@27:40: having all your favorite stuff laid out before you when you fire up a new project is already a standard function of Ableton. Here is how it works: 1. Build a new set exactly how you want to start it: tempo, levels, audio & midi tracks filled with your samples, favorite instruments (including presets), FX chains, etc. 2. Go to Preferences> File Folder> Save current set as default.... and voilà Every time you start up a project all that stuff is already there. This should also work for the Push 3. And if not you can be 100% sure it will come within a few updates because this is simply key professional workflow.

[@BoloDaProducer]

Okay thanks! The way you explained that almost sounds like you work for them 😁

[@Drrolfski]

@@BoloDaProducer Lol! Because I know Ableton can do this I thought I might as well explain it in the best way possible. So I looked up a tutorial to nail that :)

[@milesairon1407]

Glad someone already got this in here cause it should do exactly what he’s saying he wants. If for any reason the default template doesn’t apply to the push 3… just save a project/set with a name that will always stay on top of your menu and load from there.

[@rimixbyricomusiq]

Been using Ableton since 2015, but never got the push. I am so use to the workflow I already have using the software. I may have to get me one soon. Hopefully I actually use it. I’m only saying that because I bought an MPC One when it first came out from Sweetwater and it’s still in the 📦(2020). I thought about selling it but I may keep it 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Mr.TeETH78]

Ableton as stand-alone is lethal! And my wet dream!

[@mikeromero457]

Somethin about this brotha JB 🙏💪

[@marclemar]

Agreed!

[@garyclement2888]

Sounds amazing- but what's the difference between this unit and the AKAI Force? Functionality and price? Which one to buy?

[@terencetso1025]

longtime ableton user that switch over to the MPC - this push 3 got me thinking about switching back... I did just get a push 2 tho and incorporating it into my workflow

[@johnmax5652]

ABLETON ONLY, IS INSIDE A BOX NOW, PORTABLE!!! YEAH!!!

[@ChrisRWoods-px9hy]

When you see Focal monitors you know a brother knows his craft. 👍

[@justintrice3565]

Them thangs are tuff. 1200 pop I think lol man. My rokits are good for now but I hope in time I can upgrade

[@superdopesamples]

bruh, he really turned to his girl and asked "what you got to say bout that?" 😂 15:39

[@BoloDaProducer]

I had to know 😂

[@365OTG]

Far as the question at 21:21 that's what the "length" is under the track section. So you can have your sequence one length and your track another. Its right next to the key group icon on the main screen.

[@LordSwaggingtosh]

tbh workflow wise, the truth is that combining the software with the push can be actually the fastest way to work. BUT it does require skills and knowledge in BOTH things. For that reason many didn't get into the push 2 or might find it easier on the 3.

[@justusandtherockets]

Bolo!!!!! Bruh Preciate this!!! I want this and interested how pairing it with the Maschine+ will go

[@imayoshawnbeats]

About 15 mins & 30 seconds into the video, there was a question posed by Bishop Bolo himself. 😂😂😂

[@BoloDaProducer]

🤣

[@geebee44]

i like these J Black collabs...

[@myreviewdotcom]

By far this is the coolest presentation of Push3 on youtube :)

[@kkproduction2971]

Give ur camera lady a break lol😂😂😂 she got it..good content as always 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💯💯💯💯

[@charlesbrister2203]

I'm rubbing my hands 😂 I cant wait

[@SirMalikCobra]

Do a series like this with gear and plug-ins. Dope drop!

[@CITYDAGR8]

26:04 I don’t have a mpc but the one thing I like is the auto key detection. If Ableton did that. It’ll send it to the moon. 27:31 I still use serato sample because of the flexibility and the key detection

[@yepyep3897]

Key detection comes with Ableton.

[@BoloDaProducer]

It has it

[@CITYDAGR8]

@@yepyep3897there is a turner but no key detection. Let me know where it’s at I been using Ableton since 2012

[@reedereed]

It’s dope but I’ll stick with my Push 2 and the Suite! It’s different, and that’s why I like making music on it. Totally different workflow than any other daw…

[@ulyssesbenton9921]

I bought the push 1&2 And barely use either of them. I found that using the computer was a better workflow for me

[@4WingsMild]

Good Session. 🔥

[@teshawnbeats]

The mr gotdamit of the producer industry

[@b.stro.beatzdjplanb7599]

Just off of that track you made at the end Bolo, you gotta cop that

[@tmonsta3040]

I'm half way through the vid, I enjoy the enthusiasm from your guest while he's explaining and comparing the Push 3 features vs other Midi controllers. Those who are used to the infamous 16 pad 4 bank MPC, is it possible to MIDI up to the Push 3 from ANY 16 pad MPC and be able to trigger all 64 sounds from a connected MPC if there are 64 sounds loaded on the Push by using the ABCD banks respectively? Hope that made sense. I want the Push soo badly, but I gots to have the feel of the MPC pads that I'm used to. Thanks. Bolo, I've always enjoyed your content.

[@ramsey4630]

you going to get hooked on ableton

[@itsdrawkcab5899]

😂😂 funny and informative vid 🙌🙌!!

[@TannerByTheSea]

It’s about time… I heard a real beat with this thing! Yo, the out-takes pretty funny 😆

[@BoloDaProducer]

😂😂😂😂

[@DJPiezo]

I became a fan of bolo thru doe B

[@jasonjones8716]

You look very excited to the new push 3 Drop that beat!!

[@ohstirfry]

As an Ableton user I still clash with my MPC workflow this push looks like Ableton in a box that may be what I am looking for.

[@Drrolfski]

I actually bought the MPC Live 2 because there was no Push 3 at the time. Fast fwd 2 years and I'm still struggling with the MPC workflow (although I do get why people like it).

[@Lo-wj1qm]

Bo lo wife."Do you want it"😁 She is a keeper Bo lo my brother. 😁

[@stevedevilla7425]

Amazing Dope man..

[@diefreemediagroup]

“Damm Kai Cenat make beats?” 😂🔥

[@lindasson]

I love Philly, but I need to move to Georgia, and get some Dope neighbors like Bolo, Ave, J Black, and Sight lol! Very VERY cool, how yall linked up!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@nieprawdopodobniebystry2158]

Do you think about P3?

[@matthewgaines10]

Thanks for the video. Was fun to watch. The things that make Ableton Live special to Ableton devotees are the things I’m not mad about. No doubt, Ableton Live is powerful and versatile. The Push has real potential but not liking not having to pull things down over WIFI. A simpler, cheaper controller will get me what I need in Ableton Live. Not sure I want to learn something new right now. The MPC and external hardware gets me where I need to go.

[@TyCutta.]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@manmadehustla]

🔥🔥🔥🚀👍🏾