VIDEO: beatmaking with Ableton Push

By Si Truss
( Computer Music )
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Finger drum and sequence all at once with Ableton's debut hardware controller

When Ableton announced details of Live 9 back in October, the German developer also revealed a first for the company - its debut hardware controller, Ableton Push.

Ableton has now unveiled a teaser video (above) revealing the beatmaking workflow of Push and Live 9. The clip demonstrates how Push can be used for step sequencing and live finger drumming at the same time, along with how to add accents and swing, edit loop lengths and more.

Both Push and Live 9 are due for release during the first quarter of 2013. Push will be priced at $599/€499 (including Live 9 Intro).

Check out pictures and full spec of Ableton Push

Si Truss
Si Truss

I'm Editor-in-Chief of Music Technology, working with Future Music, Computer Music, Electronic Musician and MusicRadar. I've been messing around with music tech in various forms for over two decades. I've also spent the last 10 years forgetting how to play guitar. Find me in the chillout room at raves complaining that it's past my bedtime.