Should You Buy the Push 3 or Launchpad Mini for Ableton Live? Aug 18, 2025

 If you're trying to choose between the Ableton Push 3 and the Novation Launchpad Mini, the answer comes down to your workflow needs.

Get the Push 3 if you want a full standalone music production hub. Choose the Launchpad Mini if you're looking for an affordable, simple clip launcher.

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How to Recreate Jon Hopkins’ Emerald Rush Synth Sound in Ableton Live ableton live ableton live 12 Aug 12, 2025

How to Recreate Jon Hopkins’ Emerald Rush Synth Sound in Ableton Live

Ever wondered if you could get Jon Hopkins’ iconic Emerald Rush synth sound without his custom plugin? The short answer, yes, you can. And you can do it with Ableton Live’s stock plugins in under ten minutes.

 

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Ableton Push 3 Settings You Should Change Right Away ableton push 3 Jul 23, 2025

Ableton Push 3 Settings - What Should You Change for Better Performance?

If you’ve got an Ableton Push 3 and haven’t touched the settings, you’re missing out.
A few simple tweaks can make it smoother, more responsive, and easier to use, especially in standalone mode.

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How to Use iZotope RX with Ableton Live Without Crashing Everything Jul 23, 2025

iZotope RX is brilliant for cleaning up audio. It can fix clicks, background noise, pitch issues, breaths, you name it.

But here is the catch. If you run RX as a plugin inside Ableton Live, it eats your CPU for breakfast.

Playback starts glitching. Sessions freeze. Fans go full blast like your lap...

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How Bonobo Creates That Organic Drum Feel in Ableton Live Jul 23, 2025

 If you have ever listened to Bonobo’s music and wondered why his drums feel so different, here is the answer:

They are less robotic. More human. And it is not just sound design — it is how he programs them.

Let’s break it down.

Why Most Electronic Drums Sound Rigid

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The Four Tet Sampling Trick That Changed Everything Jul 23, 2025

 

When I first got into music production, I started with Logic Pro. I got a few tunes finished, but the workflow always felt clunky, especially once I got into sampling.

Back then, Logic didn’t have warping. Chopping samples was a pain. Every time I wanted to get creative with audio, I felt like I...

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How to Make Better Drops on Push 3 Standalone Jul 23, 2025

Live sets on Push 3 can sound incredible – but if you’ve ever tried building up a massive drop and then transitioning into the next scene, you know how easy it is to mess up the reset.

Most producers solve this with dummy clips in Ableton Live. But let’s be honest – transferring a whole set over ju...

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Is Ableton Push 1 Still Worth It in 2025? ableton live ableton live 12 ableton push ableton push 1 Mar 30, 2025

 The ableton Push 3 is great. But let's be honest, not everyone has £800–£1,700 lying around.

So what if you could get that hands-on Ableton controller for less than £100?

That’s where Push 1 comes in.

It launched back in 2013, but how does it hold up today with Ableton Live 12?

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FINALLY… Follow Actions Come to Ableton Push 3 ableton push 3 Mar 15, 2025

Ableton Push 3 Standalone just got a major upgrade: Follow Actions are here.

If you’ve been waiting for automation on Push 3 without needing a computer, this update is for you. Now, you can set Follow Actions on clips and scenes directly on the hardware. Let’s dive in.

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Ableton Live 12.2 Auto Filter Upgrade – Here’s What’s New ableton live 12 ableton live 12.2 auto filter Mar 14, 2025

Ableton Live 12.2: Auto Filter Just Got a Major Upgrade – Here’s What’s New

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Ableton just shook things up with Live 12.2, revamping the Auto Filter – one of the most-used effects in the DAW. Some users might be asking: Did they improve it or ruin it? Let’s break it down.

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Ableton Live 12.2 - The Best New Features You Need to Know ableton live 12 ableton live 12.2 Mar 14, 2025

  
Ableton has just released Live 12.2, and while it’s not a massive overhaul, it brings some seriously useful improvements. From streamlined workflows to new creative tools, this update is all about making production faster and more intuitive.

Let’s break down the best new features.

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Push 2 in 2025: Still Worth It? Feb 28, 2025

Is the Ableton Push 2 Still Worth It in 2025?

The Ableton Push 2 has been a cornerstone of music production since its release in 2015. It revolutionised the way producers interacted with Ableton Live, offering a tactile, immersive workflow. But with the arrival of the Push 3, which introduces stand...

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