Beat from Scratch: Push 2 and Ableton 11

[@RudeMr]

As requested: This is something that I like. Do more of them.

[@rip2pisces]

I've been using Push 2 for about a year and still learning how to use it. Never thought I'd learn so much just from watching you jam for 24mins. Please do more Push 2 content!

[@water_with_lemons]

Huge fan of you trying gear you're not 100% with, watching someone try to climb the learning curve is interesting - sometimes more interesting than watching someone who has already mastered the tech.

[@Steve81M]

Man, this is so true. I think that's a great idea for future videos.

[@water_with_lemons]

@@Steve81M I agree. I’m super glad Jeremy listens to his fans.

[@ProducerQiah]

I couldn’t agree more.

[@user-oh4uu6bc6i]

Jeremy+push 2=🔥 Please continue using the Push 2 and making great inspirational content with it like you did in this video.

[@funtych]

As someone who has just bought Push 2 i just can't fully describe how grateful i am. Tutorials about "this button does that" don't give you complete understanding of the workflow, so videos like this one are pure gold for a novice like me. Thank you! And the track is dope though

[@iyona2305]

Even if you said you don’t fully enjoy the workflow of the Push 2, you still made an awesome track!

[@user-ic4pw4bs3l]

3 years down the line and i can tell you sir - you did a great job there :) thank you!

[@johnfall6972]

This was awesome. I'd love to see more Push 2 content! Push/Ableton is so big that it can be easy to fall into repetitive workflows. Seeing your take on things was refreshing and inspiring.

[@feegee_official]

just got a push2 (Ableton live suite 11 included, that was what I really needed) and first thing after purchase I just checked if Jeremy has one and had made some videos. Not disappointed. Thanks.

[@TheMikeHaskew]

Yes please more of these! I’m super underutilizing the Push, helps so much to see different workflows for ideas.

[@phizzard5549]

try press record and new at the same time after you played something without recording. It boosts your workflow so much, because "Ableton is listening" the whole time (scary voice) and puts it in a clip or adds length. after this you just need to crop the clip eventually. have a great day!

[@arthatis]

woah what the fuuuu

[@MrJimmyr2010]

Great demo of built in availability

[@JadanDuffin127]

I hope you make more of these. My Push has been collecting dust and this has really inspired me to bust it out and go screenless! Don’t be frustrated my friend, it’s all part of the creative process.

[@soulessshoe]

Yes more of this, love the struggle

[@z_supernova]

16:27 *sounds amazing* Jeremy: "It's not so good" aaah man....

[@iamjamessmith]

I've dreamed of a video like this! Just lovely. I love my push 2 and Ableton, super important for my workflow. Please do more videos in this series! ❤️❤️❤️

[@blackdownAV]

Yay more with push 2 please!

[@Steve81M]

Jeremy, this was really sick. Please do more videos like this! Really enjoyed seeing you use the Push 2. Especially trying to figure it out throughout the track. Great stuff!

[@pnKroKbobby]

More Push 2 content!!! Not sure which I like watching more....you suffering with Push 2, or someone creating cool music with the Push 2. Whatever you do, its inspirational and never stop.

[@killianmerdrignac2077]

That was amazing to follow! Just got my push 2 and I'm pretty happy to have found your video 🙏

[@Mardial]

dude. i need part two or three. i'm a hardcore abletoner, and still can't look away from the computer screen whenever i jam with push 2. the urge to reach the mouse and keyboard is too strong. this jam is really inspiring

[@feegee_official]

yes please!

[@GuidoGautsch]

Haven't finished watching yet, but I just wanted to let you know about changing the probability for all notes - if you hold Select and and then choose a pad in the drum rack, it lets you select the probability for all notes for that pad. It's pretty smart about it too. E.g. if you have a a bunch of different probabilities set, it'll tell you the range on screen (e.g. 35-59%) and you can then up or lower that range across the board with one knob twist. I just discovered this myself. The Shift and Select buttons offer a whole hidden world of functionality in Push.

[@GuidoGautsch]

I really enjoyed this. It's so cool watching someone who knows Ableton like the back of their hand dial in the goods. As for the value/utility of Push, I think trying to do everything with it is really not what it's designed for. Browsing for things, hooking parameters up between devices, etc is best done with a mouse and screen IMO. But once you have everything in that you want, you can then dive into Push and get hands-on access to everything in a way that's so much more immediate and visceral than with a mouse. It especially shines in newer devices like Wavetable that were obviously designed with Push in mind and it's just a joy to use. As for future videos, how about a hybrid approach where you do things on screen where it makes sense and things on Push where that's more fun? Might ease the frustration factor a bit, dunno. Love your work as always, Jeremy - thanks so much for sharing! Edit: PS: I really enjoyed this course by DJ Step1 sequence-one.teachable.com/p/ableton-push-2 she's a wizard on Push and made it really accessible to me. Highly recommended. Also Andri Soren's course on WRKSHP

[@melihron_sound]

but how to do the same when you are in slide sample mode, when you prescribed a rhythm with different pieces of sound and you want it all randomized?

[@samfisher9229]

I purchased Push 2 some days ago and I love it!!! And I'm a totally noob but still love it.

[@Sypher474]

I simply can't make music at my computer any more after working 10 hours at a computer all day, so I've slowly moved away exclusively into hardware land. I had no idea how much I needed this. Grooveboxish feel with Ableton power and freedom.

[@oberdone]

YES! Please make more! Loved the imperfection of the video, not in terms of video production or words but in terms of not being 100% confident with it. I think most of us feel the same with Push 2!

[@finbeard]

the best Push video i've seen. not a soulless """impressive""" marketing reel made to sell the gear, just a raw view of a real human experience with the tool. excellent. your channel never disappoints, Jeremy!

[@evanbolton857]

This was incredibly informative, as someone with a Push. You showed a few features I wasn’t aware existed. Would love to see more.

[@highbrednxtus]

I have a Push 2 and I found the best set up is to jump back and forth between the Push 2 display and your PC/Mac display. I wish they would add the ability to map macros and LFOs from the Push. Also trying to switch out an instrument, I have to use the hot swap feature in Ableton otherwise Push 2 will overwrite the whole chain (I group my instrument chain in order to quickly hide/show/and copy.) The best features are easily the macros mapping automatically to the knobs, the built in sequence, and the ability to see a visualizer for stock Ableton plug ins. I've used the Novation Circuit as a controller but the latency and mapping were a pain in the ass when moving to a new project even with templates.

[@MrNamaikisaru]

Push isn’t a jam box and this is out of my comfort zone.........proceeds to pull an awesome tune out of what initially appears to be blind flailing. Great work as ever, Jeremy.

[@roadcrewworker5190]

Unfortunate that you didnt feel comfortable with it because personally i think that's one of my favorite sonic results from these "from scratchs". Which is a format that i love, even more when it includes the "this draft idea didnt work out" parts of producing that are very real to anyone whos tried anything creative themselves. So i'd love to see more!

[@RedMeansRecording]

i'll try!

[@QuentinLamerand]

I just bought a 2nd hand push 2 to do exactly that and I would love more videos like this one. It's just perfect

[@Gome.o]

Please sir, more. Based off this one video, I subscribed. Ran into the same issues with you with having a push 2 and Ableton (never use the darn thing). But honestly this inspires me to pick it back up. Let's become experts together!

[@spesh85]

Fantastic Push 2 video! Looking forward to more soon. Thanks, RMS

[@jimmywheelo]

Heard today that Behringer are releasing a clone of the Push. The Bush 2 sounds fab

[@magnuseriksson8081]

For Logic ✨😃☀️🎶

[@vinylarchaeologist]

Yes, they‘re also released a rad new software called Babelton.

[@edgarm6017]

This is the video i need as i consider selling my Push 2!! Yes!!

[@alricka4127]

it's great, very inspiring to learn how to use my Push2. Please make more push 2 videos !

[@soundsofsynth]

amazing. more please!!

[@thomasch18]

Hey Jeremy, amazing work- and yes please do more of this! Thanx.

[@RockweedAK]

Just what I needed. Thanks for the inspiration. I’m coming in late to the game, so I really hope you’ve made some more of these for me to dive into. I’d also love to see how you’d take a mix like this and set it up for a performance, or pull it into a full track.

[@StephanieSante]

I love the Push 2 and Ableton 11. Each to their own. Whatever works. Elektron Sequencer was the Struggle for me. Sold them.

[@joelsilva6689]

I would love to see more Push 2 and Jeremy!

[@bobbyhalick]

Ya know what, watching you work on this thing makes the concepts of your sound design so easy to follow, much easier than watching a stream of the DAW

[@modernmusicstudio303]

Nice Video! It's good to see someone work through a device they don't fully know yet either, but can still teach you so much about it.

[@ShrinkRayGaming]

This was great! As someone who started using Ableton when they offered free suite access for 3 months (and then another 3 months. Good move, Ableton, it made me buy the Suite) at the start of quarantine, I found adding Push2 gave me the tactile aspect that really helped me dive in a little further. I'd love to see more videos of you and Push if you're up for it

[@piegod9]

Seriously good vid! I would be happy to see more!

[@dreddiknight]

This is a great video! You found it hard and it's that that makes it great. Thank you🙏🏿

[@armontero]

This was awesome! I am trying to learn how to be more proficient with the Push and this was extremely helpful. Please keep them coming!

[@wonkyrobot]

Glad im not the only one that have a Push2 with very different feeling knobs. Nice beat!

[@Sjur_sm57]

I think it’s because you use ‘macro 2’ for so much stuff, so that it wears out quicker than the others. I assume that’s the one you’re talking about

[@OH8STN]

Absolutely Outstanding!!!

[@chalounov]

Something that I really like. Please, do more of them.

[@scrampop3353]

loved this, and have been sitting on the fence with the Push 2, so many other instruments out there....

[@subfifth]

No avoiding how great this resulting track sounds, and I'd certainly love to see more. But also, you gotta do you!

[@mewraz]

Yass! More of this!

[@PHILCOLLINSism]

You are pure magic my friend!

[@ob1quixote]

I hear what you're saying about working with the Push, but I dunno man. I feel like working with the stock devices, having the buttons and knobs makes it something I can wrap my brain around more than looking at the same controls on the screen.

[@joshua5887]

Keep them coming!! I’m trying to use my Push more and your videos are really motivating.

[@brandtreppond2167]

I love watching this. Seeing you working and learning to use this inspires me to keep getting better. I learned a lot here. Thanks!

[@brandtreppond2167]

Just subscribed. I hope I get to see more of this

[@eddiegomez4134]

You make it look so easy!

[@AlphaToker]

Yes def more of them. I can totally respect "not for me" but IMHO most hands on DAW controller.

[@k-g-p]

I also had difficulties to get along with my Push 2. I dont know why, but this thing is kind of hard to get into. Although the design is so sleek...🤔

[@WARDISWARD]

06:08 If your kick is too boomy to side chain , that's why there is a sidechain filter , toroll of the low end

[@wolfgang4468]

Great track, very tasteful and atmospheric!

[@catheadhawk1973]

I appreciated you taking the time to ... push ... yourself and struggle through the process, I'm trying to decide if Push 2 is right for me as I'm just getting into Ableton.

[@iliabahramfarsi718]

You’re amazing ❤️ Please make more push 2 videos

[@cylab]

I really love my Push2, but I actually only use it as midi keyboard, drum editor, effects control and to create and playback scenes. For everything else I use screen, keyboard and mouse...

[@andrewgobel4936]

Inspiring beat & great explaining as you go, as always. Thanks

[@bookmarcreads]

Great song! Please do more of these push2 vids

[@mixmastastu]

Great video, would love to see more!

[@ghdrum]

Buying a Push 2 today. Came here to confirm my decision. Decision confirmed. Thanks Jezza!

[@9877joseph]

I totally get what youre saying about Push2. I have had to force myself to try and like the workflow. I used mine maybe twice last year. I dont think i will ever get rid of it, however using it might be over. I only hope what they come up with next will be different! Thanks for the video!

[@chroma-agogo]

A tip for the kick that’s too boomy to side chain with - eq the side chain so that it’s just the top click, which is almost always a short transient and gives you tons of control

[@pevgenev]

Yup, eq was on for a reason...:)

[@robertsyrett1992]

Wow, you are on a roll!

[@dormantformant]

Really enjoyed this one, thanks Jeremy

[@lazersheep]

I thoroughly enjoyed this and would love to see more, but even some regular Ableton sessions would be cool to see on this channel more.

[@peytonscarpaci3026]

This was so cool to watch!

[@duster8373]

Push2 is definitely sleek but I don't use it without also using the computer buttons.. there are just some things the trackpad makes much quicker to access. It's always back and forth from computer to push.

[@jakobjelinek6334]

I love this and you'r very eloquent! Pls more ableton (push) content

[@wowowo2887]

this is giving me Thom Yorke .. i love it

[@happyshadow]

The bass is sharp so makes any instrument you add on top sound flat. Great vid!

[@mellepasveer6173]

I learn from you every day, music wise. Tnx

[@voltagefiction7254]

Love it. I'd be interested in Ableton 11 comping + eurorack. Composing with eurorack and comping up the best bits in Ableton.

[@sokihagiwara9655]

Please make more of these!

[@sokihagiwara9655]

learning so much from this. ty

[@TamasKalman]

12:00 pretty good. push is not for everything but it definitely helps the creative process, to quickly tap into ideas a mouse + keyboard just won’t do easily. the end result is pretty awesome!

[@jimmac]

Talk shit about push while creating such an amazing sound :) Loved the vid.

[@MainstoneMedia]

my eyes almost popped out when i saw you're doing something on the push 2...... keep it coming :) ......... love the other stuff, but I have a push 2 so this is special :)

[@xdrabbit]

Jeremy you are awesome!

[@KubikDezimeter]

This looks and sounds really cool

[@Tuariq1]

I really enjoyed this video, would be so nice if you made another one, super inspiring!

[@johnpaullovetek1809]

Minute 14 is the fantastik sound👍👌🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@phooka]

I don't see any of these packs from the jump on screen. Push 2, Full Suite license. They seem pretty nice!

[@oOceesOo]

Enjoyed it very much 👍 thanks!

[@BoopPOPO]

Don’t forget the swing knob🎉

[@Konibobrik]

It is very cool !! Thanks bro

[@shay5025]

Fun to watch and sounds killer

[@BigPlasticPlant]

10:00 that’s how I felt about Push, it’s a beautiful device but ultimately it just got in the way for me, I didn’t enjoy it as much as I hoped. Sold it and got a Digitakt, which I know is very different but gave me the immediate creativity I was looking for ✌️

[@magnuseriksson8081]

Why did you not like the push?

[@BigPlasticPlant]

Magnus Eriksson I just didn’t find it very intuitive, it was a bit like relearning ableton after you’ve built up opposing muscle memory, you also need your laptop to be able to do anything. The Digitakt is pretty much perfect for me and it integrates with ableton in a way that adds creativity, instead of just doing the same thing with a different surface.

[@nicolausala]

please make more of this kind of videos!!

[@prencie1155]

this was awesome!

[@bite_guitar]

wow...this is..wow..thx!

[@zcboorman]

I'd love to see more please!!!!

[@Default119]

Fantastic work! Hope you do more of these jams and keep them to a track someday. This one would make for amazing gaming or background music!