Ableton Push 3: Standalone vs. Controller - Which Should You Buy?

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Which version of Ableton Push 3 is best for you, standalone or controller? Let me help you choose! This video is packed with information about Ableton Push 3, including features and differences between the standalone and controller versions. I'll help you find the perfect version for your needs and tell you which one I bought!
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00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Is this a problem?
02:45 - Features
02:51 - Pros
03:39 - Portability
04:10 - Decision
04:48 - Which version did I buy?
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[@timothynelsonmusic]

I think the most promising aspect of Standalone is the option to run multi output playback with MIDI etc live on stage without the need for a laptop. With the amount of artists that use backing tracks and MIDI automation in their live set, it’s insane how few options there are that don’t require a laptop. For backing tracks alone, if you want more than 2 or 3 channels you’ve basically just got the new SPD-SX PRO but it won’t send MIDI out to change keyboard patches or FX pedals so you need a separate controller for that. Ableton s capability reigns supreme but needing to run two MacBooks on redundancy, taking into account overheating potential during hot festival sets, and in turn the requirement for a dedicated playback engineer to come on the road with you is something the market is just begging to fix.

[@pushpatterns]

Hey! Thanks for your comment. I get what your saying, having the laptop is just very convenient for making changes in real time. I run Live show and doing playback for bands and have worked with all sorts of equipment and having a laptop is by far the as option with a playaudio12 interface :)

[@StanAllDay]

Nice genelecs bruv Big ups. Looking forward to watching the video in a sec.

[@pushpatterns]

Thanks! They are great, very honest sounding!

[@igotbit9454]

I’ll get the controller for now and when the Push 4 comes out with all the things the Push 3 is missing (esp the arranger mode and longer battery life) I’ll get it but right now I don’t think it’s fully there

[@pushpatterns]

Good choice, and if the Push 4 doesn’t come anytime soon you can always upgrade later!

[@Selbstzensur]

Should i buy the controller version of push 3 or not? i have ableton 12 standard and no ableton controller.

[@pushpatterns]

I think it is a great idea, and then you can always upgrade to the stand-alone at a later date!

[@Drrolfski]

If you already own a Push 2 (like I do) then I would say sit on it. It is a fantastic Ableton controller and the investment (950 euro) for a Push 3 controller is too steep IMO to be worth the extras it offers over the Push 2. If you don't own a controller for Ableton then I would definitely consider it though. The Push 3 standalone (1900 euro) definitely has potential but atm it needs more cooking.

[@pushpatterns]

Hey thanks for the comment! I agree with you, if you already have an audio interface, and have your MIDI and CV I/O sorted then the Push 2 is an absolute steal! I also did a video comparing the the Push 2 and 3 side by side, would love to know what you think of that video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zn-Tc5hvapyFi6Msi=syotQI-APzkyDDOV

[@WesWookBeats]

Push 2 is a beast

[@pushpatterns]

I agree :)

[@ELEKTROGOWK]

If you want to play in a work space while drinking a chai latte, then get the standalone. If you just want to impress your cat at home, then get the controller version

[@pushpatterns]

This is the best way to sum it up! 😀

[@MALAKAMARYNYAHU]

ITS NOT ANALOG. THATS MAKES ME ANGRY ABOUT IT.

[@pushpatterns]

What do you mean? In what way could it be analog?

[@MALAKAMARYNYAHU]

@@pushpatterns THERE’S NO ANALOG FILTERS AND AD/DA CONVERTERS INSIDE THE UNIT FOR 2K THAT’S ROBBERY. I HELP DO TESTING FOR ABLETON AND WROTE TO THEM ABOUT IT. THERE WAS ALREADY BASICALLY DONE WITH CREATING PUSH 3 AT THIS POINT. ABLETON ALREADY SPOKE ON NOT MAKING A NEW PUSH FOR A LONGTIME. I THINK THATS EVERY EVIL OF THEM ITS PUSH 3 IS NOT AHEAD OF ITS TIME.

[@ELEKTROGOWK]

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[@ELEKTROGOWK]

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