If you want controlled chaos and evolving movement in Ableton Live, Pigra 2 and Whale are the kind of Max for Live devices that instantly wake up static sounds. They behave more like mini modular rigs than simple delays, constantly shifting, mutating and surprising you in musical ways.
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Yes, you can build a fully functional studio even if you're renting and working with a tiny garage. I quit my teaching job in London, moved to the countryside, and turned a single garage into Push Patterns HQ. Here's how I did it, what gear I used, and how I made it work without drilling a sin...
Yes, you can win a brand new Ableton Push 3, delivered to your door. When the Push Patterns YouTube channel hits 100,000 subscribers, one lucky subscriber will be chosen at random to receive this premium music controller.
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If you’ve ever lost an hour tweaking compressor settings and still felt unsure, Smart Comp 3 is about to change your life. It automates the technical setup with a single click, offering fast, intelligent results.
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Instant compression setup with instrument profiles
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Struggling with modular latency in Ableton? Use the External Audio Effect device after CV Instrument to fix it. This guide shows how to keep your modular synth in perfect sync with Ableton Live, whether you're using Eurorack, CV Tools, or Push 3.
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The best way to record hardware synths in Ableton Live latency‑free is to combine correct audio and MIDI routing with Ableton’s External Instrument device. When set up properly, your hardware synth behaves like a native instrument — tight, in time, and easy to record.
This guide shows you the...
This guide walks you through how to mix a track from scratch on Push 3 using Max for Live devices that recreate the warmth of classic analogue equipment, with no hardware required.
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Group and sum tracks for an analogue-style workflow.
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A mono synth can make your pads sound wider than you'd expect. The trick lies in the "Mono Stack Method," a clever technique that uses multiple mono tracks to create rich, stereo-like width without needing stereo effects.
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Mono stacking splits chord voices into separate trac
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The affordable Monomono M4L devices let you instantly add body, character and width to your mixes, and they work standalone on the Ableton Push 3. They sound really good, and here's why.
Why it matters: You know that feeling when you drag a loop into Live and it just sounds... flat? Lifel...
Yes, you can transfer compatible Max for Live devices to your Ableton Push 3 Standalone.
This guide shows you how to check if a device works, transfer it properly, organise your files, and load them on your Push 3 with confidence.
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Yes, Push 3 standalone can now send MIDI program changes. And trust me, this is massive if you perform live with hardware synths.
Ableton quietly added this feature in a recent Push 3 update. No big fanfare. But it changes everything. If you’ve ever juggled synth patches mid-set, you’ll know exactl...
Want to capture Bicep’s signature sound? Use modulation to create organic movement in your tracks.
This guide shows how to recreate Bicep’s distinctive feel in Ableton Live using three simple sound design tricks that require no complex setup.
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