Ableton Push

The Ableton Push is a professional-level instrument for teachers and pupils who want to make electronic music using the Digital Audio Workstation Ableton Live. It gives pupils access to powerful tools, including the ability to trigger samples, sequence drum loops and play many virtual instruments, and is already widely used in mainstream settings across Lancashire.

Compared to some of the other instruments, it takes a bit of time to learn how to navigate around, but for those who want to go further on their music-making journey it is well worth the investment of time.

Teaching Resources

Download the Teaching Guide here

Ableton Push Teaching Guide

Videos

This YouTube playlist has been created for Lancashire Music Service and outlines how to set up and use the Push

Unboxing Ableton Push

Positioning & Connecting Push 2 to a Computer

First Steps using Push 2 and Ableton Live Intro

Add a track and navigation

Beat sequencing a drum loop

How to use the melodic sequencer

Session Footage

Watch the instrument being used in specialist settings.

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