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General| Touch Strip | Yes |
|---|---|
| Type | MIDI Controller |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Power Supply | USB powered |
| Weight | Approx. 2.5 kg |
| Software | Ableton Live |
Lists the contents included with the Ableton Push hardware.
Provides a general description of the Push hardware.
Details the various buttons and encoders on the Push hardware.
Describes the available physical ports for connecting instruments and power.
Explains the two main hardware configurations of Push.
Guides users on establishing a connection between Push and a computer.
Details the various settings and options available within Push's setup menu.
Explains how to check and manage Push's operational status and modes.
Covers settings related to pad expression modes and pitch bend behavior.
Describes how to adjust pad sensitivity for velocity and touch response.
Details settings for Push's built-in audio interface, including sample rate and buffer size.
Explains how to configure MIDI ports for external devices and sync.
Covers connecting and configuring expression pedals and CV outputs.
Guides users on connecting to Wi-Fi networks for updates and Link.
Manages software updates, authorization, and system settings.
Explains options for sending usage data and crash reports to Ableton.
Details the process of authorizing a Live license for standalone Push operation.
Provides instructions on how to update the Push hardware's firmware and software.
Accesses additional system settings and configurations through hidden menus.
Explains how to connect audio devices and manage audio input/output.
Details connecting studio monitors and headphones to Push's audio outputs.
Describes how to control output and headphone volumes using Push's encoders.
Covers connecting various external hardware devices to Push.
Explains how to connect MIDI controllers and external hardware via USB and MIDI ports.
Details connecting foot pedals and using CV outputs for modular gear.
Describes how to connect ADAT expanders for additional audio I/O.
Explains how to use Ableton Link for network synchronization with other devices.
Guides users on navigating Push's browser to find and load devices and sounds.
Explains how to organize and save favorite devices and presets using collections.
Covers adding, managing, and manipulating devices within a track.
Describes how to quickly replace devices on a track without leaving the current view.
Details options for renaming, grouping, freezing, and flattening tracks.
Explains how to use Instrument, Drum, and Effect Racks to manage device chains.
Details how to set the project's tempo and swing amount using encoders.
Explains how to create, save, and manage Live Sets and project files.
Guides on saving the current state of a Live Set to Push's storage.
Allows saving variations of a Set or creating new project folders.
Describes how to access and load previously saved Sets.
Explains options for sorting Sets by date or name.
Covers saving custom device configurations as presets to the User Library.
Details procedures for deleting and renaming created files and Sets.
Guides on downloading, installing, and managing Live Packs.
Instructions for adding new content Packs from the Ableton library.
Explains seamless workflow and data transfer between Push and Live software.
Details the process of connecting Push to Live via Wi-Fi for data synchronization.
Describes how to access and open Sets created on Push directly within Live.
Explains methods for transferring project folders from Live to the Push device.
Covers file management operations (move, delete, rename) via Live's browser.
Explains the pad layout for sequencing beats and controlling loop length.
Details the pad layout for sequencing notes with velocity control.
Describes using the full 8x8 grid for playing and sequencing drums.
Covers loading and replacing individual drum sounds within a Drum Rack.
Explains copying pads, assigning choke groups, and transposing drum sounds.
Guides on creating drum patterns using the step sequencer interface.
Introduces MPE Drum Kits for expressive beat performance and articulations.
Explains how to change the musical key and scale for pad layouts.
Details MPE, Poly Aftertouch, and Mono Aftertouch for expressive playing.
Guides on creating melodic patterns using the step sequencer.
Explains setting loop length and managing pages within the melodic step sequencer.
Describes a layout combining real-time playing and step sequencing for melodies.
Covers recording MIDI notes played live on the pads.
Details setting a predetermined length for newly recorded clips.
Explains using the Repeat button for retriggering notes at set intervals.
Describes capturing played notes into a new MIDI clip without pressing Record first.
Explains snapping recorded notes to the grid using quantization settings.
Details how Push interacts with Live's Arrangement View recording.
Explains how clip view adapts to different real-time playing pad layouts.
Describes clip view for drum and melodic sequencers, showing sequenceable areas.
Covers editing MIDI clips and individual notes directly on Push.
Details entering Note Edit mode to modify note parameters like pitch, velocity, and length.
Explains the difference between highlighting and selecting multiple notes for editing.
Describes editing notes within the context of a step sequencer.
Guides on preparing an audio track for recording, including arming and input selection.
Explains the process of arming audio tracks for recording.
Details selecting the correct audio input source and channel for a track.
Covers setting input monitoring modes for hearing audio during recording.
Explains how to set input gain for optimal recording levels and avoid distortion.
Details the process of recording audio signals into clips on Push.
Covers editing and time-stretching audio clips using Push's warp functions.
Explains converting audio clips into MIDI notes and instruments.
Describes Simpler's default mode for playing pitched samples with ADSR and looping.
Explains Simpler's mode for one-shot drum hits or short phrases with simplified controls.
Details enabling legato playback for smooth pitch transitions between samples.
Covers slicing samples into segments for playback and manipulation.
Guides on loading samples into empty audio clips using Hot-Swap Mode.
Explains how to use Push to control and record external MIDI and audio instruments.
Details using Push's Pedal jacks for CV output to control modular synthesizers.
Covers recording parameter changes as automation within clips.
Explains recording automation for steps in drum and melodic sequencers.
Describes locking actions like Solo, Mute, or Stop Clip to track selection buttons.
Details controlling track volumes, pans, and sends using Mix modes.
Explains adjusting multiple tracks' volumes, pans, or sends simultaneously.
Covers adjusting parameters for a single selected track, including input/output.
Explains mixing individual chains within Racks or tracks within Group Tracks.
Describes accessing and launching clips/scenes via Push's display.
Explains launching clips and scenes using the pad grid interface.
Provides a macro view of clips and tracks for quick navigation in large Sets.
