Push comes pre-loaded with Live 12 Intro, and you can make music with Push out of the box without the need to authorize. If you own a license for Live 12 Standard or Suite, or if you own additional Packs, you can authorize your Live license on Push to unlock additional features and content, following the steps listed in this guide to Authorizing Live on Push (standalone).
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Account and licenses
Register, authorize and manage your products.
Authorizing Live on Push 3 (standalone)
Authorizing Packs bundled with Push
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Technical issues
Fix crashes, performance, and audio problems.
Troubleshooting Push 3 (standalone) Network Connection
How to Reset Push 3 (standalone)
Push 3 (standalone) stuck booting with flashing pads
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How to
Learn features, shortcuts, and workflows.
Setting Up Push 3 (standalone)
Manually installing Push 3 (standalone) Software
Setting up Push 3 to control Live
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Learn how to use Ableton Push
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Overview
Let’s take a look at all the features and workflows of the new Ableton Push as well as steps to set it up straight out of the box.
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Transferring Files and Sets
Pair Push with your computer to transfer files, Sets and presets.
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Using the Audio Interface
A quick guide to Push's inputs, outputs and audio interface settings.
02:36
ADAT
Learn to connect and record multiple instruments at once using Push's ADAT ports.
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Link
Sync Push with other devices on your network and play together using Ableton Link.
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MIDI
Play and control other instruments with MIDI from Push.
06:21
Pad Sensitivity and Expression Settings
Tweak the sensitivity and expression settings of Push's pads to play with finer control
03:03
Warping Audio
Warp recorded takes and chop samples with precision on Push.
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Expressive Pads
Design sounds with greater nuance and expressive control using Push's MPE-enabled pads.
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