Ableton Push 2 Reviews

this is about dreams

fast,intuitive,beauty,pratice,its everything in one piece

dont think twice,this is wath you need to produce and get fun,you can push the limits of your imagination...

this is a dream,the best way to push your dreams to reality ... im in love ,thanks a lot 5 stars 24/7

Beautiful Object & Brilliant time saving tool.

Missed the workflow of my Akai MPC2500, being able to jam & create the music with my hands. I bought the Push 2 to demo & ended up keeping it.

No brainer purchase. There is genuinely something special about being able to create a groove with your fingertips & being able to interact with patterns on the fly. Staying in that flow, finding a groove & building layers of sound.

Creating this way sounds more organic. Less wooden. More alive. One thing I loved & then missed about the MPC was its midi functionality.. using pads to drum in a melody.. creating stuff that I'd never have done with a keyboard or midi roll in Ableton. Its kinda like 'playing' a step sequencer. Push 2 has that tight, syncopated vibe too. With clip envelopes, you can go to town, sending unlinked, polymeter midi CC out to synths with wild results. Push is fantastic.. replaces a lot of stuff & adds incredible utility & functionality with Max4Live.

Push 2 is the centre of my studio now. Not the PC.

I bought the Decksaver over the Prodector as it was the heaviest, weight-wise. No complaints. Very happy with purchases.

Try it!

Mandatory to make full use of Live

I use Push 2 and Ableton Live to record electronic music with Frank Zappa vibes.

Before Push, I was often perplexed by the Live workflow, but kept using it because of the pleasantly weird music I ended up with. But it felt like the software was missing a huge part of its user interface.

What was missing was Push 2.

It is an integral part of the Live experience and is vital for success with using the software.

The unit feels solid. Just unpacking and holding it immediately informs you of it's high quality.

The buttons feel great.

The display is terrific and it shows you all the program's functions, more or less.

You can use Push 2 to program sounds or effects presets from scratch in Live devices without ever having to look at your computer screen.

Most products have their cons and the Push 2 has its share for sure. No show stoppers for me though. Your mileage may vary, but at the very least know this. If you're using Live without a dedicated controller, you're missing out. If you're going to get one, it should be Push 2 because it was designed from scratch in house.

The best Ableton controller

Very sturdy and useful controller for Ableton Live. The feel is very premium, the screen is especially nice. Great pads too, and the interface is well thought through. Recommended.

The performance standard.

A brilliant improvement on the last one, this is utterly necessary for making the most of the best DAW there is.

It speeds up my workflow and inspires me all the time.

Loisto vehje Ableton Liven rinnalle

Ollut nyt vuosia käytössä. Hyvä kontrolleri erinomaisilla ominaisuuksilla Liveen. Myös midi mode ollut testissä, se toimii. Ei korvaa täysin hiirtä, mutta eri parametrien vaihtaminen kahdeksalla eri yläpotikokalla on tehty helpoksi ja nautínnollikseksi

Laadukas ja painava, naputellut viikottain, silti ei näy käytön jälkiä. Hommasin kanssa Prodector suojamuovin, pysyy pölyttömänä pöydällä.

Padien tuntuma on loistava, saa helposti oikean voimakkuuden iskulle.

Touchstrippi pädien vasemmalle puolella on pitkä ja tarkka pitchamiseen tai esim rumpu räckin slottien rullailuun.

Näyttö on nyt etenkin päivityksen jälkeen mahtava, sitä on helppo lukea ja käyttää potikoita esim samplejen leikkuuseen Simplerillä.

Käytän usein rumpukoneena, synana tai mitä vain.

Välillä tieto esim eqn Q-arvo ei näy Pushin näytöllä vaan pitää hetki naputella että saa potikoihin oikean vaihdettavan parametrin.

Tuote on tehty Arrangement näkymälle mielestäni.

Session näkymässä ei pääse kontrollerilla leikkimään kovin paljoa, menee silti hiirihommiksi.

Great controller!

I love the Push 2 as it makes my workflow faster.

One of the best controllers for Ableton in my opinion.

Very much recommended!

Great piece of technology

Very fun and intuitive to use, had great moments and managed to learn a lot about music and production with it. Strongly recommend - for professional and amateur use as well.

The best for Ableton Live

if you want to take your Ableton Live workflow up a notch, this is what the doctor recommends. I use it in my studio and it has speeded my workflow up in a tremendous way. It is also a powerful creative tool for electronic music. You'll find plenty of vids on YT describing all the features and capabilities of this beauty... just check them out and see if it suits you. As far as I'm concerned, it's perfect.

The build quality is also very good: heavy, sturdy and pro-feeling.

No cons here.

Everything cut well to extend Live functionality. Best controller for live acts and home sessions up to date.

push for the creativity

For the relatively small period of few months I have had it, I can say it's a creativity blast. Every time you try something new with the Push 2, it presents and unlocks its potential in an unexpected way. Spend some time to try and learn the controls, this helps really with the flow.

Not a must have, but...

Ok, you can make electronic music just with a computer and a monitor. But after getting push 2, you can't go back, and can't do music without it. You will get addicted, trust me. With push, production becomes much easier, and your songs get more complexed.

Found a problem with faders

Found a problem with the smoothness of the faders. Hard to scroll.

ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING!!!

As some one who has worked on the development of Push since its first incarnation...I must say that everything is just as good as expected.

Amazing instrument!!

I bought the Push after using one at the office for a few hours. A common misconception is that the Push is just a MIDI controller - it is not! To get the most out of Push, you must treat it as an instrument. A way to create electronic music without staring at a computer screen.

I have found that my workflow has sped up dramatically with the Push - it has gotten me out of the habit of trying out thousands of sounds without making anything. Rather, I end up putting down ideas immediately and fluently.

The Push 2 has a lot of improvement on the original - particularly the build quality. Very nice chassis, screen, and pads - it feels good to the touch, and feels extremely high quality. I do wish it came with some kind of carrying case - for now, I can easily fit the Push and my 13" Macbook Pro into my backpack, but I am searching for something more rugged for flights, etc. !

Very Happy !

This item is a must for ableton users it has super features and built 10+

Must have for Ableton Users

This a great product. A real improvement from Push 1, especially with the new screen which is clearer and larger than before.

The unit itself is sturdy and well built.. German manufacturing at its best.. It looks great also with a sleek matt black design.. Has rubber feet so it does not slip which in turn makes it feel solid and weighty.

I find it hard to fault at all, very much recommend this product for those looking for a tactile environment for your Ableton DAW and away from your computer.

Great controller for Ableton.

I take out 2 stars for HIGH CPU usage of Push 2. On both my PCs it "idles" @10-16%...just being ON.

2nd star off is for use ONLY with Ableton...a very expensive controller for one software.

Otherwise Excellent.

An excellent piece of gear.

Ableton's Push 2 integrates seamlessly into a workflow divided into preparatory sessions (sound design, rack building, etc.) and writing sessions (dedicated exclusively to writing tracks), helping one focus on the writing process exclusively by providing tactile feedback and eliminating the need to constantly look at your computer screen, thus helping to prevent getting lost in technical details and losing the overall feel and creative direction of the track, while still providing a sizeable amount of control over some of the technical aspects through its high resolution screen and full integration with Ableton Live 9.5 and above.

Built like a tank yet slick and stylish, the Push 2 is most definitely an excellent option for Ableton users looking for a more agile and unencumbered workflow, with the only drawback being its stiff price tag for producers on a budget.

The best midi controller for Ableton live

If you are an Ableton Live user (9.5 and above) you have to own a push2. I owned one and im very happy for this purchase. The design, the sense of the pads,the velocity, the easy of use, the new led monitor and the multiple new functions are the key points that makes push 2 a must have midi controller. This is my first push experience so i can't compare it with push 1.

Pros: Easy of use, new updates and features in ableton live 9,5(and above) specifically for push 2, beautifull color pads with high sensitivity an great feeling on touch, excellent minimal disign, nicely built, great sampling features and beat sequenscing.

Cons: The only disadvantage for me is the expencive price but i still think it worths every penny.