Ableton Push 2 Controller for Ableton Live

Sample and slice beats, tweak sounds, and load instruments without looking at your computer -- thanks to the Push controller's big, bright color display.

Overall User Ratings (based on 10 ratings)
  • Overall:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted April 24, 2018 by Jacob H in DAVENPORT, IA

"I made the leap, and am never turning back. "

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This piece was recommended to me, and a Vocalist / Guitarist, who wanted to do more with my music. It took me awhile as the thought of learning a daw unline others I have used, and essentially learning a new instrument. For me, I took a couple of master classes online to get the ball rolling. Amazing device.

Musical Background:

25 Years. Music in film and Televison (Lions Gate)

Musical Style:

Elektro Grind with Rock Vocals
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Submitted January 6, 2019 by jay hart in pittsburgh, PA

"DOPE!!!!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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been a long time propellerhead reasons fan/user #reasonsgang since version 3 along with pro tools for recording my vocals to make a complete song after importing my beats from reasons/ my buddy put me down with the push 2 and ableton and i havent looked back since, i dont even load up reasons or pro tools anymore i can make a complete song start to finish beat/vocals just using ableton

Musical Background:

producer

Musical Style:

hiphop/rap
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Submitted May 4, 2017 by Luke Wilcox in Rawson , OH

"Powerful and Fluid"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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First off, this thing is built like a tank! It's not constructed of cheap plastic that a lot of other controllers are made with. The shell is very solid, and sleek. The buttons are almost flush with the body, and have a solid *click* when pressed. They feel like they have a durable rubber diaphragm over 'em that block out the excess led light from the crisp illuminated font. The knobs are VERY touch sensitive, and is easy to accidently touch while adjusting other parameters. Other than that, they too are very solid and smooth. The main pads are brightly lit, and feel of a firm latex that do not hurt or tire out your fingertips. The main display is brilliant and crisp! Parameters are shown in real-time (even when automated) with no bleed over effect. It maintains its illumination for hours without any power dimming. **I was confused as to why white track labels show up as yellow on the display, but this is intentional due to the color white being dedicated for selections and such** Overall, this thing is a beast of a controller that seriously speeds up the process of laying down ideas so you don't lose any creativity.
Sound
It doesn't synthesize any sound.
Features
All of the features are useful, however sometimes it's a little confusing to switch layout modes, but I'm sure that is s learning curve that will come in time. I'd like the step sequencer to be a tad different, but it is to hard to explain.
Ease of Use
Everything is pretty idiot proof...it's designed very well and easy to understand.
Quality
All parts of this device seems solid and durable.
Value
Yeah, it's a little expensive, but it's totally worth it...it's total quality all the way around.
Manufacturer Support
I have not had any interactions with Ableton concerning this device.
The Wow Factor
It's designed very well, and is basically a hardware interface of the software. You can move and manipulate anything in the fraction of the time it would take with a mouse. Idea's are easily implemented.

Musical Background:

Local DJ / Producer

Musical Style:

Electronic - Acid - House - Trance - DnB
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Submitted July 27, 2016 by stuart m in manitou springs, CO

"Just the Best Customer Service"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I was a picky pain in the butt and the people at zZounds were patient and through a couple of return/exchange situations, they were professional and helpful all along. The product? Ableton Push2 turned this long time MPC user to a full on Ableton enthusiast. Get IT!

Musical Background:

Long time professional dj and producer

Musical Style:

Hip Hop, House, Electro Soul
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Submitted April 27, 2017 by Kris G in Ontario, CA

"perfect!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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The first thing i noticed about the controller when I first unboxed it was the weight of it! It was really sturdy, built with strong heavy components. Ive owned the Maschine and mpc studio, the push 2 blew those out of the water! I mainly produce Hip-hop, Idk why the hip hop community isnt making such a big buzz about this. I retired my Maschine, studio and MPC1000.

Musical Background:

15+ years, Maschine, MPC1000, MPC2000

Musical Style:

Hip-hop, edm, rock
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Submitted February 25, 2017 by Teacee M in Lexington, KY

"One of the best pad controllers available today."

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I have owned and still own several pad controllers, and the Ableton Push 2 by far has become my favorite one to use with Ableton Live. It just fits like a glove simply a no brainer when using the two. It will speed up your workflow, and allow you to not have to constantly stare at a computer screen. The pads are very responsive, much better the the previous version, the color screen makes it easy on the eyes, and it is pretty muted synced with all the controls with the instruments and effects in Ableton Live. It's also very easy to sample and edit with, and learning how to record melodies and chords is very easy.

Musical Background:

I have been playing music for over 30 years, and I really enjoy designing new sounds.

Musical Style:

Variety of music, Hip Hop, smooth r&b, Classic rock, Funk, and more...
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Submitted April 3, 2016 by leoo pokat in Nashville , TN

"test controller for its time"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I would like to say I want to give this a 5-star rating because the controller is the best of all controllers I've ever used and therefore it's just simply the best review so if it was me and I was recommending it to anyone in the industry or beginner or immediately I would say purchase 2

Musical Background:

10 yrs

Musical Style:

Boom bap trap
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Submitted February 28, 2016 by Juanye vWest in Chicago, IL

"Amazeballs "

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I should have purchased this sooner. My production work is so much more easier now that I have this.

Musical Background:

16 years

Musical Style:

Deep house
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Submitted May 9, 2017 by Angelo D in Oakland, CA

"Best investment ever!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I've been using Ableton Live as my main DAW for about 2 years now, so I decided to pick up the Ableton Push 2. There's a bit of a learning curve, but once you get past that.. This machine is a BEAST! I can honestly play around with it and be on it for hours without noticing how much time has passed!

Musical Background:

Been producing music for 4+ years, I DJ at clubs and I Produce at home.

Musical Style:

EDM, Hip Hop, R&B, Pop.
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Submitted August 22, 2016 by carroll bond in Raleigh, NC

"love it"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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It took me a while to come around to Ableton live. I was using MPC and REASON but now I'm strictly Ableton and use MPC and REASON as plugs in Ableton. Also i got and app that lets me control Reason with the PUSH 2!! THE Push 2 isn't touch screen but i can come up with ideas so quick with it and Ableton!!! The only thing its missing is a built in audio interface for traveling.... if it had that it would be 5stars in my book!

Musical Background:

MPC 2000xl MPC 1000 for over 10 years

Musical Style:

hip hop
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