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Ableton

Ableton Push 3 review

MIDI controllers

A standalone or tethered instrument with 64 MPE pads, built-in audio interface and CV/gate ports for Ableton Live. Best for ableton live users who want an expressive pad instrument or a standalone rig. Price not published on the developer's site.

Ableton Push 3 by Ableton

Key features

  • 64 MPE-enabled pads
  • Standalone mode with built-in processor
  • Built-in audio interface
  • CV/gate ports for modular gear
  • MIDI connectivity for external instruments
  • Sampler with stem separation in Live 12.3 Suite

Pros

  • Standalone and tethered options
  • Deep Live integration

Cons

  • Requires Live 11.3 or later

Ableton Push 3 alternatives

  • Akai Professional

    Akai Professional MPK Mini IV

    $99once

    Compact 25-key USB-C MIDI controller with pitch/mod wheels, 8 pads, and 5-pin DIN MIDI output.

    VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOS

  • Arturia

    Arturia MiniLab 3

    $149once

    A 25-key universal MIDI controller with pads, faders, encoders, and a bundled software suite.

    VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported

  • Novation

    Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4

    $139.99once

    A 25 mini-key DAW controller with polyphonic-aftertouch pads, Scale/Chord modes, and an arpeggiator.

    VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
All Ableton Push 3 alternatives

Sources: www.ableton.com

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