Push inputs and outputs

Push back panel view with all inputs and outputs

Push is designed to suit different creative setups, with multiple configurations and ways to connect other gear.

A back view of Push with audio, ADAT and MIDI cables plugged in.

Inputs and outputs

Both Push configurations feature a built-in audio interface with two balanced inputs and two balanced outputs, plus a headphone out for main or cue output. With an ADAT extender, these can be increased to 10 inputs and 12 outputs.

Push back panel view with all inputs and outputs

Built-in audio interface

With two inputs switchable between line (balanced) or instrument (unbalanced), and two balanced outputs.

ADAT optical in and out

Add an additional 8 inputs or outputs. Expand your setup to include mic preamps, additional instruments and effects, and multiple connections to modular gear.

MIDI in and out

Via 3.5mm breakout cable (sold separately).

USB-A and USB-C ports

USB-A for connecting MIDI devices, and USB-C for using Push in Control Mode.

DC power in

Power your Push, and if yours has a processor charge its battery.

2 × 6.3 mm footswitch jacks

Plug in pedals or send gate, CV or clock signals. With a breakout cable (sold separately), you can have up to four signals per jack.

Headphone out (6.3mm)

Hear your main output, or set it as a separate cue output for previewing sounds before your audience hears them.

Push back panel view with all inputs and outputs

Built-in audio interface

With two inputs switchable between line (balanced) or instrument (unbalanced), and two balanced outputs.

ADAT optical in and out

Add an additional 8 inputs or outputs. Expand your setup to include mic preamps, additional instruments and effects, and multiple connections to modular gear.

MIDI in and out

Via 3.5mm breakout cable (sold separately).

USB-A and USB-C ports

USB-A for connecting MIDI devices, and USB-C for using Push in Control Mode.

DC power in

Power your Push, and if yours has a processor charge its battery.

2 × 6.3 mm footswitch jacks

Plug in pedals or send gate, CV or clock signals. With a breakout cable (sold separately), you can have up to four signals per jack.

Headphone out (6.3mm)

Hear your main output, or set it as a separate cue output for previewing sounds before your audience hears them.

Connecting gear

Built-in audio interface

Built-in audio interface

Connect pickup-equipped instruments, dynamic microphones, turntables, hardware synths or effects to record directly into your Push session or Ableton Live.
Onstage, audition sounds using the cue output, or use ADAT optical to send up to eight outputs from Push to the sound engineer.

See audio interface specs

MIDI

MIDI

Connect a class-compliant MIDI keyboard or controller to Push, and send MIDI to synths and other hardware for an expanded, laptop-free music-making setup.

Learn how to use Push with MIDI devices

CV/Gate

CV/Gate

Control and sequence your modular setup and other external synths by sending CV and gate signals from Push’s footswitch jacks.

Push in a studio setup with Live

Live set transfer

Anything you make using Push in Standalone Mode can be transferred to your computer over WiFi, and opened in Live.

When working in Live, use native devices and you’ll be able to transfer your project back to Push to keep creating or perform in Standalone Mode.

Learn how to transfer Live Sets

Compare configurations

Push comes in two configurations. To use Push as a standalone instrument, order yours with a processor. If you’ll only use Push connected to your computer, you don’t need a processor. If you later decide you’d like to upgrade your Push you can easily add the processor and other standalone components yourself using the Upgrade Kit.

 

Learn about the Upgrade Kit

  • No longer in production

  • Use Push as a standalone instrument

  • Connect Push to your computer

  • Push shot from above, next to a laptop. Drift is shown on the screen.
  • Push shot from above, not plugged in to anything. Session View is shown on the screen.
  • Push shot from above, next to a laptop. Session View is shown on the screen.

Dimensions

Push 2Push 3 (standalone)Push 3

Width

378mm / 14.88in

Width

380mm / 14.96in

Width

380mm / 14.96in

Depth

304mm / 11.96in

Depth

318mm / 12.52in

Depth

318mm / 12.52in

Height (body)

26mm / 1.02in

Height (body)

29mm / 1.14in

Height (body)

29mm / 1.14in

Height (body and encoders)

42mm / 1.65in

Height (body and encoders)

44.5mm / 1.75in

Height (body and encoders)

44.5mm / 1.75in

Weight

2.71kg / 6lbs

Weight

3.95 kg / 8.7lbs

Weight

3.1kg / 6.8lbs

Screen size (active area)

230.4mm (w) x 38.4mm (h)
9.07in (w) x 1.51in (h)

Screen size (active area)

230.4mm (w) x 38.4mm (h)
9.07in (w) x 1.51in (h)

Screen size (active area)

230.4mm (w) x 38.4mm (h)
9.07in (w) x 1.51in (h)

Connectivity

Push 2Push 3 (standalone)Push 3

Audio interface

Recording other instruments and hardware requires an external audio interface.

Audio interface

A built-in audio interface with two inputs switchable between line (balanced) or instrument (unbalanced), two balanced outputs and a headphone jack. Connect external instruments, synths or effects and record directly into your Push in Standalone Mode, or into Ableton Live in Control Mode.

Audio interface

A built-in audio interface with two inputs switchable between line (balanced) or instrument (unbalanced), two balanced outputs and a headphone jack. Connect external instruments, synths or effects and record directly into Ableton Live running on your computer.

MIDI and USB

Connecting USB MIDI devices requires external hardware.

MIDI and USB

Class-compliant USB MIDI interfaces are supported. Connect a standard MIDI keyboard or other controller to Push for more ways to play its internal instruments, and send MIDI to your hardware for an expanded, laptop-free workstation.

MIDI and USB

Class-compliant USB MIDI interfaces are supported. Connect a standard MIDI keyboard or other controller to Push for more ways to play its internal instruments, and send MIDI to your hardware.

Ableton Live integration

Push 2Push 3 (standalone)Push 3

Integration with Live

Needs to be connected to a computer with a version of Ableton Live (minimum Live 10 Intro).

Integration with Live

Access all the instruments, devices and effects included in the edition of Live you own. You can also buy a new Live license with Push.

Compare Live editions

In Standalone Mode, use instruments and effects from Live 11 (minimum Live 11 Intro). In Control Mode, Push gives you detailed control over Live running on your computer.

Integration with Live

Access all the instruments, devices and effects included in the edition of Live you own. You can also buy a new Live license with Push.

Compare Live editions

Needs to be connected to a computer with Ableton Live (minimum Live 11 Intro). Push gives you detailed control over Live running on your computer.

Compatible Live versions

Works with Live 10 Intro or later.

Compatible Live versions

Works with any edition of Live 11.3.2 or later. Authorize Live 11 on Push to use Live’s instruments and effects in Standalone Mode.

Compatible Live versions

Works with any edition of Live 11.3.2 or later.

Hardware

Push 2Push 3 (standalone)Push 3

Pads

64 soft silicone pads with polyphonic aftertouch support. RGB backlighting.

Pads

64 MPE-enabled pads, each featuring an XY sensor that detects your finger’s movement across the surface of the pad. RGB backlighting.

Pads

64 MPE-enabled pads, each featuring an XY sensor that detects your finger’s movement across the surface of the pad. RGB backlighting.

Processor

Doesn’t include a processor and needs to be connected to a computer with a USB 2.0 cable.

Processor

Built-in Intel® 11th Gen Core™ i3-1115G4 processor with 8GB of RAM.

The Intel® NUC Compute Element features a processor, RAM memory and WiFi. It gives Push the power to play complex Live Sets in Standalone Mode. This element has been specially adapted for Push, and paves the way for more powerful Intel® processors to be made available for your instrument in the future.

Processor

Doesn’t include a processor and needs to be connected to a computer with a USB 2.0 cable.
A processor can be added later with the Upgrade Kit

Battery life

Doesn’t include a battery and needs to be connected to a computer with a USB 2.0 cable.

Battery life

2-2.5 hours of play time with a high quality, built-in lithium iron phosphate battery.

Battery life

Doesn’t include a battery and needs to be connected to a computer with a USB 2.0 cable.
A battery can be added later with the Upgrade Kit

Hard drive

Doesn’t include a hard drive and needs to be connected to a computer with a USB 2.0 cable.

Hard drive

256GB built-in SSD hard drive.

Hard drive

Doesn’t include a hard drive and needs to be connected to a computer with a USB 2.0 cable.
A hard drive can be added later with the Upgrade Kit

WiFi

Doesn’t support WiFi and needs to be connected to a computer with a USB 2.0 cable.

WiFi

Supports WiFi connection for cable-free Live set transfer, Pack downloads and firmware updates, plus hardware syncing via Ableton Link.

WiFi

Doesn’t support WiFi and needs to be connected to a computer with a USB 2.0 cable.
Can be upgraded at any time with the Upgrade Kit

Price

Push 2Push 3 (standalone)Push 3

Warranty

Push 2 is no longer in production.

Warranty

3 years

Warranty

3 years

Price

Push 2 is no longer in production.

Price

USD 1999.00

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Price

USD 999.00

Buy now

What’s in the box

Push being unboxed, shot from above. Push is off to the left side, with brown cardboard packaging, an onboarding guide, folded poster and USB-C cable laid out on the desk to its right.
  • Push
  • USB-C cable
  • Universal power supply
  • Regional power cable
  • Onboarding guide
  • Poster
  • Safety and warranty information

All Push cables are also available to buy separately.

Need help?

To learn more about features and functions watch the learn Push videos or read the manual. For troubleshooting tips visit the knowledge base.

My Push is configured for standalone use. Can I also use it to control Live on my computer?

Yes, you can connect either configuration of Push to your computer to control Live. Learn about Control Mode in the Push Manual.

Can I work in Arrangement View when my Push is in Standalone Mode?

Push is designed around Session View. Arrangement View isn’t currently supported on Push in Standalone Mode. Live Sets can be loaded and played back, but the Arrangement timeline can’t be edited on Push in Standalone Mode.

What are the tech specs of Push’s audio interface?

You can find detailed tech specs for Push’s built-in audio interface in this Help Center article.

Will all my Max for Live devices work on Push in Standalone Mode?

Most Ableton-built Max for Live devices will work on your Push in Standalone Mode, as will many third-party devices. However, there are a few exceptions. You can find the details in this Help Center article.

Please note that translating objects for Push is very complex, so we can’t guarantee that all Max for Live devices (including your self-built patches) will work as expected.

What instruments and effects come with the standalone configuration of Push?

If you buy your Push with a processor it’ll come with all the Ableton Live Intro instruments and effects pre-installed for standalone use. You can see a list of included devices here. If you own a Live 11 Standard or Live 11 Suite license already, or buy one with your Push, you can use the instruments and effects belonging to your license.

Will I be able to use my favorite VSTs on Push in Standalone Mode?

Push doesn’t support VSTs or Audio Unit plug-ins for use in Standalone Mode. To transfer a Live Set containing plug-ins from your computer to your Push, first freeze any tracks containing plug-ins. Learn more about freezing tracks.