Ableton Push 3 Standalone

The third-generation Push makes the leap from accomplished controller to complete instrument. Retaining the familiar 8x8 pad grid and workflow of its predecessors, the Ableton Push 3 Standalone runs Live entirely on its own thanks to an internal processor, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. Even untethered from a computer, it handles sequencing, editing and sound design directly from the hardware, powered by its rechargeable battery when needed. The redesigned pad matrix is fully MPE-enabled, responding to pitch bends, slides and pressure on every note, unlocking new dimensions of expression while keeping Live under tighter control. Navigation has been refined with a jog wheel, raised-ridge buttons and reorganised layouts, while the integrated audio/MIDI interface with analogue, ADAT and CV ensures it works equally well as an all-in-one workstation or central hub in a studio.

In practice, the Push 3 Standalone blurs the boundary between controller, interface and instrument. The pads, encoders, function buttons and display work together as a musical surface, making sequencing, shaping and performing feel like one connected process. External instruments record directly through the multi-mode inputs, complete with tuner and Live’s Amp and Cabinet effects. Latency is minimal when routing gear via the External Instrument plug-in, while Freeze and Flatten apply equally to external sources. The rechargeable battery offers around two hours of standalone operation, extendable with high-wattage USB-C power banks. Whether sketching at home, shaping sounds in the studio or performing on stage, Push 3 Standalone keeps the workflow fluid and self-contained.