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This app is the reason I have an iPad Pro.” Features: It’s not truly tactile, and using a glass surface for a controller isn’t for everybody, but other than that, I have no quibbles about this at all. The Device control is outstanding, and the ability to view two modules together is the icing on the cake. Also, it doesn’t exclude the use of hardware controllers alongside it, such as Push or APC40, or whatever else you have.

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We said: “TouchAble Pro is easy to configure, fast to use, and engages with the software like nothing else. Even if you’re a software diehard, this is another way to think about presenting live music, especially if you experience the occasional option paralysis that comes bundled free with every DAW.” Features: It’s a great prospect for anybody interested in creating or performing using music hardware. We said: “The Force is so enjoyable to use – we’d happily put it to work for song sketching, sampling, jamming and live sets.

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Plus, with the 3.1.2 update that launched in December 2021, bugbear issues concerning the likes of automation, arrangement saving and loading have been resolved.

This is for anybody who ever wished for Live functionality both with and without the laptop. It can be used in standalone mode when needed, integrated with Live when required, and acts as your audio interface, too. als files, and built-in wifi allows Ableton Link support. The Akai Force is a standalone sampler, synth and sequencer that doubles as a Push-style Live controller, putting the pads, knobs and touchscreen to good use.

64 MPE pads with velocity and polyphonic aftertouchįind out more at Akai Professional Force.

From our own experience handling the Push, the controller is well-designed, sturdy, and enjoyable to use, with a detailed display and a large jog wheel for easy navigation. It also supports CV and gate signals for modular instruments. Additionally, Push features 64 expressive MPE pads with velocity and polyphonic aftertouch for expressive playing, and a built-in audio interface for recording external instruments. Max For Live devices can be loaded, and Ableton Packs can be downloaded directly to Push via wi-fi.

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With 250GB storage, it becomes a portable studio, equivalent to carrying a loaded laptop. It features new standalone capability, meaning you can send Live Sets from Ableton to the device, unplug, take it anywhere and send your projects back again. It can be easily upgraded, modded and updated as Ableton Live updates. The new Push, which many are calling Push 3 but is indeed simply called Push, is being heralded by Ableton as their new “timeless” controller. There’s zero setup time and you’re instantly armed to play instruments, launch clips, and use the knobs to tweak instrument and effect parameters. The truth is, Push does such a thorough job out of the box, you need a clear reason not to use it. Push is available bundled with any of the three versions of Live – Lite, Standard and Pro. Many pick up the Live/Push combo on day one of their musical mission. Push is the de facto controller for Live.

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