PUSH 2 - Learn It In 20 Minutes!

[@metamindmusicofficial]

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[@robertmein8575]

Hey man, long time since this was posted but I am considering getting the Push 2 and i wondered if you could answer a couple of amateur questions for me. 1. Does it have to be connected to Ableton and if so does it need to be the fully paid licensed ableton? 2. I want use this primarily to create a live element to my DJ sets - do you think this is a good tool?

[@TheBlackJewelz]

Last week I was just curious about the Push, didn’t even know what it was, decided to look it up. Saw a few vids then I saw this video. Super intrigued. Once all of the pads combined to turn into 1 snare head my mind was absolutely freaking blown. The next day I had a Push 2 in my hands😂. Today I finally actually played it and I can honestly say I’ve never felt so much joy and freedom using any musical device/instrument before.

[@znelson32]

Bro, this is the Push 2 video I’ve been looking for, for like 4 years! Thanks!!

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Thank you so much for the compliment, truly means the world. I'm glad to help :)

[@DopamineOverload]

Hands-down the best Push 2 tutorial out there. I've seen them all. Excellent work, sir.

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Endless thanks for the kind words! So glad you found it useful

[@joserodriguez6342]

I totally agree!

[@TB-hp3hw]

I also learned that I don’t have to buy any stand for it, because I have same notebook stand from ikea! Sorry for bad English )

[@aaronfornarino9228]

I must admit I'm impressed. I became a bit overwhelmed when I saw these 5-6 hour length tutorials. I've had a Push 2 for over 12 months now and I think I've used it like 5 times because I didn't understand the features. This video is quick, easy to understand and I'm enjoying my day toying with this! Thank you!

[@beatzbyville]

Same with me but had mine for years I played with it a lot but never really knew what I was doing I put it to the side. I alway. Knew the power it had just couldn’t crack it.

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Nice! I'm so glad it helped you wrap your mind around it :)

[@bensutton8255]

THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO ON THE ;PUSH I HAVE EVER SEEN. THANK YOU

[@haroldstanberry3978]

I'm gonna get one towards the end of this year , I watched Demetrius loizos and the short track he maid was incredibly. I have been playing guitar almost 2 year I'm 63 yrs and have all day.

[@beatzbyville]

After years of trying and giving up I think I found the golden 🔑 thank for this. Sad part I been looking and never found this video until today.

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Glad to hear the video was an "unlock" for you :)

[@PerDreyer]

Oh My, you made me love my brand new Push2 even before unwrapping it! Thanks a lot bro!

[@metamindmusicofficial]

My pleasure! Enjoy the push 2 :)

[@neoconnor4395]

You actually give great lessons. Whenever I achieve anything from watching vids on youtube it means the videos I watched were quality

[@randyclere2330]

You simply are THE BEST on the internet. Im an older cat... bassist/Chapman Stick player used to plug and play... its been slow going to learn Abelton and having found your channel has been a God Send!!!! Thank you!

[@forsale313]

Got this Push2 thing and it seems overwhelming, after this video I have a better understanding of how it works but I will need to play with it as apposed to using the mouse exclusively while also learning Abelton. Thank you for the video because I really want to use it since I have it.

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Glad the video was helpful :) let me know if you have any more questions that come up as you keep using it!

[@MRunar007]

baby steps

[@jimmeymcgee2840]

I love the video ton of value an i own it for awhile now just got my studio built an now its time to learn it an yes i feel stupid when i dont know what i doing but thanks to you ive got something to reference !

[@djddub]

hadn't touched my push 2 in years! thank you so much for making this. Got me back on track! (no pun intended)

[@Techy1210]

Thanks for the quick guide! I've dived in head-first and bought this along with Ableton while not having a clue how to use them! 🙃 I'll be giving your other videos a watch.. Liked and subbed! 👌

[@chrisharbin623]

"Finally we have browse menu, next we have the browse menu" 😄 Na, just teasin'. I know this is two years old, but I really felt like I wasn't getting enough out of my Push 2, and sure enough, I wasn't! This is great to learn things like holding down the quantize button for more controls. I've gone from my templates having "input quantize" on to using this! Thanks for the hard work!

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Hehe, indeed this was in my earlier YT editing days - although I wouldn’t be surprised if I still do that lol. Glad the video was helpful!

[@proteus1]

The best explanation on how to use this sound machine that I have come across on YT. Thanks.

[@AnneBonsignore]

Wow! Just moved to ableton live 11 from Logic Pro two days ago. Was extremely intimidated by the process. I'm a singer songwriter and I do live streaming on twitch, showcasing originals that I've produced. (I'm not a professional producer, am definitely taught). Anyway, found a new (used) push 2 and I can't tell you how informative I found your video. Not just informative but CLEAR to understand too. I've subscribed and will be watching your ableton tutorial. I'm inspired. Thanks!

[@Tom-ze7fc]

I loved your video. Got the Push2 for quite a while now but videos like this help me to start use it more and more! Liked and subbed!

[@SiPeezy3333]

this was the best tutorial beginner video i have seen so far for push 2 thanks for your input you rock!!!

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Seanyboi74]

I have a push 2 and I have had it for a while now but never learned how to use it. This video is helpful. I want to start using it so I can create better music.

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Glad it was helpful! It’s an amazing tool for music making

[@onekeiway]

Literally saving this to my Notion! 🙌🏾

[@bilcase3]

warup! so i just bought my push2 4 days ago, and was waiting that work flows down to have like a whole night to explore, bumped into this video so i could learn on first of sight of it after i've plugged in it and play, and atm i'm fully packed to connect her and go into her world. thanks a lot

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Glad to help! Have fun :)

[@marciaphilippe4671]

This video is soooo helpful! I am just starting with Ableton push 2, so thank you so much! 😊

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Happy to help!

[@markdixon2690]

I've been looking for something like this for some time to help me decide whether to get one. Amazing, great work, thanks

[@metamindmusicofficial]

I'm glad it was useful, it was my pleasure!

[@StrutZ007]

Really dig your style and clarity of explaining things bro. Super helpful!

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Happy to help! Thanks for the kind words :)

[@bandaterraquea]

Great job! Really great video! Thanks!

[@metamindmusicofficial]

My pleasure! Glad it was helpful

[@user-lv8lt8gu4g]

Thank you very much!

[@metamindmusicofficial]

My pleasure!

[@mexmax1657]

Just got a used Push 2 and your Video is super helpful. Thanks man! :)

[@sebastiennesp1978]

Best Vid I've seen on the subject. Cheers!

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad it was helpful :)

[@kaelxeth]

You sir, just made me bought Push 2! Kudos!

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Rock on! \m/ it's such an amazing instrument

[@vanessaheins821]

This is an amazing step-by-step guide on the push. After researching many other sources, I feel more empowered and less intimated to use it!! Thanks a ton!

[@rickjack7317]

Best break down I’ve seen.

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Endless thanks! I'm glad it was useful

[@ndujamz]

I have been using Ableton Suite version before Push, and I'm currently on 11. To me Push is just an advance Midi Controller for Ableton Live. We are in the age of an onboard sound processing machines. I'm thinking of investing on SP404 SX or Electron Analog samplers to route out my sound to have that analog feel. These companies must design machines/midi with onboard effects processing.

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Yep 100% push 2 is just a midi controller when you boil it down, however, it's really advanced (since much of Ableton is MIDI controllable). What do you feel is the big discerning difference between onboard processing and using Ableton/plugins for effects? I'd love to hear your thoughts I personally use it for the ease of workflow and being more hands-on, plus it's a really unique instrument in its own right!

[@timosaruh9232]

V good video. I only missed explanation of what you can do with the long stripe on the left side of the display. 😉

[@dajanifamily]

Learned a lot. Thank you

[@metamindmusicofficial]

My pleasure! Glad it helped

[@MrTravisDCook]

Excellent Brother!!!! I had been slacking a bit ~

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Endless thanks! I'm glad it was useful

[@whoadog8725]

I just discovered your channel looking for content on M4L Seeds and I'm very impressed. You are producing some very high quality content.

[@joakimlartey6541]

excellent tutorial!

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AGBAK]

Great video Meta Mind 👍🙌 your tutorial helped to influence my decision to get the Push 2 now. I can't wait for the Push 3 😂

[@batatinha_1]

Awesome program

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Glad you liked it!

[@Barteloso]

Thank you for the lesson! On the fence with getting a push 2. I want to make music with guitar. Would love to know how to loop and make backing tracks.

[@chop11ause]

solid rundown mate!

[@MannyMusick._]

THNKS A MILLION for your help I really appreciated that ❤ god bless play 😊❤😁

[@QUIZFUT3]

BROOO thankyou so much, this really helped and the tutorial was really easy to use as well :)

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Glad it helped!

[@youngzproduction7498]

Nice tutorial. Push2 changes my music creation process. ps slice and dice using push2 is amazing.

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Same here, after the guitar it’s my favourite instrument

[@virtualasphalthunters]

merci beaucoup a toi :))

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Mon plaisir :)

[@robk2670]

Awesome tutorial ! Subscribed.

[@aacdebo]

Super helpful video. Thanks for putting it together. I have a Push 2, and am just getting started with production, so I'll def check out your workflow roadmap. :)

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Happy to help! Definitely let me know what you think of Workflow Wizardry

[@bensonbenny8623]

Thank you Alex! Amazing presentation :)

[@dilijator]

Awesome tutorial! Thank you!

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Happy to help!

[@johnaverage3176]

Thank you very much Alex 🙂 very helpful.

[@bequiet-space]

oh my god thanks KZbin and hello again Alex! Hi from MMYL community

[@kiqidj]

I just bought a used Push 2 and am having fun but also a bit overwhelmed. Thanks for this video! It helped a lot. How do you stop the sequencer mode if you put in a pattern then want to stop it and go back to a regular drum rack? PS: I didn't know you could change the tempo of the entire session with the knob above the tempo button. That's handy.

[@jimmeymcgee2840]

AWSOME Thank you

[@justusverre275]

Great Tutorial!

[@sinewaymusic]

Appreciated this!

[@beataddiktgodd]

Great job

[@Bashanvibe]

I’ve been wanting this for some years now along with Komplet Kontrol 88 and sometimes use both gear with LPX

[@rooneygmusic4522]

Very intuitive lesson my friend been thinking of getting the Push 2, at present I'm using Launchpad Pro. Nice piece of kit it really is. Thanks for the good advice top job👍😀

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Push 2 is definitely a power house. Glad the video was helpful :)

[@Fred.pSonic]

Meta Mind this was Mega Useful!

[@metamindmusicofficial]

So glad it was useful :)

[@Musicbymagz]

Thank you so much for this ! The best

[@metamindmusicofficial]

It's my pleasure!

[@Trevor7]

thank you!!

[@dvdny]

Thanks for this, it helps a lot. 👍

[@f_stop]

13:16 Mind blown! Is there any trick behind setting this up? Or just is it just 64 cells of the same sample?

[@ZacHBMpls]

Following this in hopes for a response

[@tollefson__]

THANK U!!!

[@metamindmusicofficial]

My pleasure!

[@pw6002]

Push 2 is a fantastic piece of hardware!!

[@metamindmusicofficial]

1000%

[@dadoux11]

Great tutorial ! thx a lot ;)

[@micha_ncl]

Great tut! Thx!

[@aaronnewberry]

Super helpful, thanks a ton!

[@metamindmusicofficial]

It's my pleasure! I'm glad it was useful :)

[@federestrepodj6235]

TankYou!!!!

[@metamindmusicofficial]

My pleasure!

[@philsmithurst5393]

Great video, just subscribed! 😁

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Endless thanks! So glad it was helpful :)

[@batteryincorporated]

thanks dude!

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Happy to help!

[@dear2023]

Very nice vdo 🙏❤

[@agentdjw]

Put this video in 2x speed and actually learnt it in 10 😎

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Legendary my friend!\

[@kowi333]

I notice you placed it on the same IKEA laptop stand as I placed mine xD

[@richardmondio7216]

You explain like a teacher should - agree with all the others - the workflow link doesn't open. Help?

[@wannabemusician5519]

Thank u so much

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Most welcome 😊

[@Kingstein]

gracias capo, mucha ayuda

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Denada!

[@jussiniemi9560]

I saw another one that promised to teach push 2 in 15 minutes. Whats up with the extra 5 minutes dude? Im gonna watch this one too anyway. Im not that Pushed for time.

[@Dmyra]

having to choose a scale is such a flow breaker for me i suddenly realize, i hate it. i just like to play i dont care about designations. or those 4 button pushes and the consideration. also i typically move between scales. trying to figure a out how to deal with this. maybe just always leave it in one scale

[@metamindmusicofficial]

I typically keep my Push2 on C Major and play my chords and melody lines in chromatic mode. Then it's like playing a piano (white keys and black keys) on. guitar neck (multiple strings tunes in 4ths). Then you can use the scale feature to learn new scales or get super experimental and trigger scale mode changed with different clips :)

[@3xAudio]

Had the push 1 for a bit. Really want the 2

[@metamindmusicofficial]

The Push 2 is amazing! But it would of never happened without the original

[@manny_f]

I'll sell you mine

[@Dikkedimi]

Thumbs up for the ikea stand :p

[@aratra5758]

Thx a lot

[@metamindmusicofficial]

My pleasure :)

[@GusClerici]

Hi I love your channel and videos mostly those explaining Push 2 which is what I just got Here's the issue I'm having with my Push 2 When browsing, the menus/columns of anything (instruments, FX, plugins, samples, etc) don't pop/expand to the right automatically as they were doing before, now I have two buttons illuminated with arrows (< >) on the far right for scroll right or left, where before I had the upload option/button I have no idea why this is happening nor why has it changed or what did I do to change this setting but I can't find the way to get it back to the usual settings that everybody else seems to be having within the browser screen Any help will be greatly appreciated

[@carlosp.1846]

Great tutorial! Can we change groove and/or groove settings from push 2?

[@Soultoo]

Good stuff

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@LoSham]

GOOD vid. Hey do you know why my Push 2 would be automatically arming or soft arming really any channel I have selected? it makes it annoying to be duplicating clips from session mode. EDIT never mind it was the stupid CrossFire script from isotonik young it automatically. I just removed it from the MIDI prefs.

[@feegee_official]

Thanks man! I owe you a beer.

[@metamindmusicofficial]

It's my pleasure!

[@thebl8nlyblatantnetwork]

Just bought 250 plus taxes one waiting on it to come in a couple days

[@bentleychavis2011]

I just bought a Push 2..i plug everything in and all i get is a bunch of flashing lites from the pads..all other nobs & buttons dont even lite up..could it be because I dont have toe original power supply & the usb cable?

[@PhilJegier]

Great video:_) Do the features for synth control work the same across both native Ableton synths and third party plug-ins?

[@jdssurf]

I will likely be getting a Push I do have some hard synths. Using PC Have a small keystep. So I've looked into an Oxygen, Launchkey, and some Arturia stuff, but don't know if I will need all those options if I have a Push. I like the keystep pro for controlling hard synths and it's got 4 tracks, however maybe that just needs to be a separate setup. Should I just get a nicer 49 or so midi keyboard without all the pads and such? Considering I will have a Push? Is it redundant to have a full featured midi keyboard along side the Push Should I get a fully featured midi keyboard and hold off on the Push? Certainly want something that works good in Ableton because I'm still learning it. I'm worried about these keyboards, some say pitch wheels not accurate, some say faders are horrible and so on.... Some have endless knobs, some don't, is that a major flaw? With a regular midi keyboard and a Push, what do you do about faders? So yeah I gotta upgrade from lite to suite, but need to know where to put my money Suite first, or Suite with Push package, or wait for possible Push 3, or fully functional keyboard now and Suite? Maybe a cool hard synth keyboard that also has midi, or with that take me away from nice integration with Ableton? If i do get full function midi keyboard i can pry go up to 500 bucks, but if the ones like oxygen are good, then fine, I just don't want crummy stuff, but I'm also not a baller. Any help thanks....

[@wildhorsemusic1111]

Can you change any instrument to chromatic mode? if so, how?

[@johnhiggins3640]

Hi Jon here. I was wondering how you changed the color on your mixer meter to change color.on the Push 2

[@willhurt3446]

Cool video. Question: why do some synths or piano tracks sound so quiet or quieter on lower octaves…and some synths have a volume parameter and others don’t? Is there a way to fix/ help that ?

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Thanks! I think it's the nature of having different devices/effect chains for each instrument. Some will have more low end information, some will be more velocity sensitive, some will have unique parameters you can control. If a synth doesn't have a volume control built in you could create one pretty easy by creating an instrument rack with Utility and mapping the volume control to a macro!

[@lk0707]

Could you explain how did you accessed this mode at 13:08 ? When I press Session and have sample loaded I can't play the sound, only loop it.

[@metamindmusicofficial]

Heyo! The mode I'm in at the timestamp you shared is the 64 pad layout within node mode. I loaded a stock Ableton 64 pad drum kit, so there's samples mapped to all 64 pads. To get to 64 pay layout on the push: 1. Make sure you have a drum rack loaded on a midi channel 2. Hit the "note" button on the push 2 3. hit the "layout" button on the push 2 and toggle until you find the 64 pad layout Keep in mind if you'll only see as many pads as the number of differnt samples you have loaded within the cells of the drum rack in 64 pad mode. Hope that helps!

[@lk0707]

@@metamindmusicofficial many thanks for the tip, but it doesnt work. 1) I dragged drum kit over the mixi channel 2) pressed note button 3) pressed layout button till I found 64 pad layout - problem is that every pad play different sample, and I can't choose which one to assign to play only one sample across all pads. Can you advice please ?

[@CM_STILL_PLAYING]

I still don’t get it?? You explained it fine just seems so confusing instead of using a mixing board and normal instruments

[@TravisRocco]

Anyone know how to create a MIDI "Fade Out" button for all tracks via the Push 2?

[@hjkhhjkh3635]

So, I’m new to this, should I get soMething like this Or à midi keyboard like the Arturia keylab? They keyboards seem easier?