If you were wondering if the deals aren't as good this year, then this saving on Ableton Push 3 Standalone is all the proof you need

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Ask anyone whether they believe the deals for Black Friday/Cyber Monday aren't as good as they used to be, and there’s likely to be a consensus on that very idea.

I cross-checked our deal articles from 2024 with some of the big reductions on music gear this year, and it would seem that the evidence corroborates this. One of the big deals both this year and in 2024 is the Ableton Push 3 Standalone edition. Last year’s savings were an eye-watering $500, while this year, the reduction is only $360.

Now, while it may seem that you’re not getting as good a deal as last year, fear not. Despite the smaller reduction, the list price has also come down from last year, so you’re actually getting a better deal after all.

None of this really matters, of course, because if you’re in the market for a new Ableton Push instrument, now is the time to get your hands on one. The deals at Sweetwater this year also extend to the bundled versions, so if you’re looking at getting Push 3 Standalone and Live 12 Suite, then you could score yourself a saving of $440.

And if you're wondering why I'm not making a song and dance out of the Control Surface version, well, it's purely because it's not as good a deal this year, but there is still money off, nonetheless: now $799, was ~~$999~~

Should you be in the market for Live 12 in its many forms, then my colleague, Matt Mullen, has done all the hard work, so I don't have to. Check out these deals on all pricing tiers of Ableton Live 12.

Remember, these deals are only live on Sweetwater for another two days, so you'd better hurry!

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