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Tech specs.

Push is designed to suit different creative setups, with multiple configurations and ways to connect other gear.

Push 3 (standalone)

Push 3 standalone

Use Push as a standalone instrument or connect it to your computer.

Push 3 (tethered)

Push 3 tethered

Connect Push to your computer.

Connectivity

Audio interface

  • 2 inputs (line or instrument), 2 balanced outputs, headphone
  • Record instruments, synths or effects directly into Push in Standalone Mode
  • Record into Ableton Live when using Control Mode
  • Supports class-compliant audio interfaces
  • Same I/O: 2 inputs (line or instrument), 2 balanced outputs, headphone
  • Record instruments, synths or effects directly into Ableton Live running on your computer

MIDI and USB

  • Supports class-compliant USB MIDI interfaces
  • Connect a MIDI keyboard or controller to play Push’s internal instruments
  • Send MIDI out to hardware for a laptop-free setup
  • Supports class-compliant USB MIDI interfaces
  • Connect a MIDI keyboard or controller to play instruments in Ableton Live
  • Send MIDI out to hardware from your Live Set

ADAT and CV

  • Connect an ADAT extender to add eight more inputs and outputs
  • Pedal jacks can output CV, Trigger, Clock and Gate, as well as sending trigger and sustain messages to pedals
  • Connect an ADAT extender to add eight more inputs and outputs
  • Pedal jacks can output CV, Trigger, Clock and Gate, as well as sending trigger and sustain messages to pedals

Ableton Live integration

Integration with Live

  • Access the instruments, devices and effects included in your Live edition
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  • Use Live’s instruments and effects directly on Push in Standalone Mode (minimum Live Intro)
  • In Control Mode, Push gives you detailed control over Live on your computer
  • Access the instruments, devices and effects included in your Live edition
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  • Must be connected to a computer running Live (minimum Live Intro)
  • Push gives you detailed control over Live on your computer

Compatible Live versions

  • Works best with the latest version of Live
  • Authorize Live on Push to use Live’s instruments and effects in Standalone Mode
  • Works best with the latest version of Live

Hardware

Pads

  • 64 MPE-enabled pads, each with an XY sensor for detecting finger movement
  • RGB backlighting
  • 64 MPE-enabled pads, each with an XY sensor for detecting finger movement
  • RGB backlighting

Processor

  • Built-in Intel® 11th Gen Core™ i3-1115G4 processor with 8 GB RAM
  • The Intel® NUC Compute Element powers complex Live Sets in Standalone Mode
  • No built-in processor; requires connection to a computer via USB 2.0
  • A processor can be added later with the
    Upgrade Kit

Battery life

  • Built-in lithium iron phosphate battery
  • Provides 2–2.5 hours of play time
  • No built-in battery; requires connection to a computer via USB 2.0
  • A battery can be added later with the
    Upgrade Kit

Hard drive

  • Built-in 256 GB SSD
  • No built-in drive; requires connection to a computer via USB 2.0
  • A hard drive can be added later with the
    Upgrade Kit

WiFi

  • Supports WiFi for cable-free Live Set transfer, Pack downloads, firmware updates, and hardware sync via Ableton Link
  • No WiFi support; requires connection to a computer via USB 2.0
  • A WiFi module can be added later with the
    Upgrade Kit

Size and weight

Size

  • Width: 380 mm / 14.96 in
  • Depth: 318 mm / 12.52 in
  • Height (body): 29 mm / 1.14 in
  • Height (body + encoders): 44.5 mm / 1.75 in
  • Width: 380 mm / 14.96 in
  • Depth: 318 mm / 12.52 in
  • Height (body): 29 mm / 1.14 in
  • Height (body + encoders): 44.5 mm / 1.75 in

Weight

  • 3.95 kg / 8.7lbs
  • 3.1 kg / 6.8lbs

Price and warranty

Price

  • EUR 1899
  • USD 1799
  • GBP 1299

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  • EUR 949
  • USD 999
  • GBP 879

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Warranty

  • 3-year warranty
  • 3-year warranty

What's in the box?

  • Push
  • USB-C cable
  • Universal power supply
  • Regional power cable
  • Onboarding guide
  • Poster
  • Safety and warranty information

All Push cables are also available to buy separately.

Need help?

To learn more about features and functions watch the learn Push videos or read the manual. For troubleshooting tips visit the knowledge base.

Yes, you can connect either configuration of Push to your computer to control Live. Learn about Control Mode in the Push Manual.

Push is designed around Session View. Arrangement View isn’t currently supported on Push in Standalone Mode. Live Sets can be loaded and played back, but the Arrangement timeline can’t be edited on Push in Standalone Mode.

You can find detailed tech specs for Push’s built-in audio interface in this Help Center article.

Most Ableton-built Max for Live devices will work on your Push in Standalone Mode, as will many third-party devices. However, there are a few exceptions. You can find the details in this Help Center article.

Please note that translating objects for Push is very complex, so we can’t guarantee that all Max for Live devices (including your self-built patches) will work as expected.

If you buy your Push with a processor it’ll come with all the Ableton Live Intro instruments and effects pre-installed for standalone use. You can see a list of included devices here. If you own a Live 12 Standard or Live 12 Suite license already, or buy one with your Push, you can use the instruments and effects belonging to your license.

Push doesn’t support VSTs or Audio Unit plug-ins for use in Standalone Mode. To transfer a Live Set containing plug-ins from your computer to your Push, first freeze any tracks containing plug-ins. Learn more about freezing tracks.