10 tips to help you get started with Push 3
Get up and running with the latest Push with these quick workflow tips
Embrace standalone – even if you’re connected to a computer
1With Push 3, Ableton has designed a device that can work either tethered to a computer, or as a standalone unit via an internal processor. The control layout for both of the configurations is identical though, meaning that the workflow is pretty much identical too (aside from a few things, like the significant fact that you can control third-party plugins in tethered mode, but not standalone). The upshot of this is that you can treat Push like a standalone device even if your unit doesn’t pack an internal processor. Simply put the computer to one side and embrace the creatively-freeing nature of its all-in-one workflow. Since all versions of Push 3 have identical audio interface and I/O capabilities, you’ll still be able to sample and record, plus control external gear, in exactly the same way that a standalone user would.