Ableton Push 3: Experience in 2026

Ableton Push 3 came out in 2023 and it's been long road of updates, bug fixes, and user experience improvements. Today, we revisit Push 3 with Phemto, Ableton artist and software developer who has gone off deep end with device. Phemto takes crash course through his performance setup and workflow, while sharing why he believes Push 3 is one of best standalone machines you can buy in 2026. Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - Workflow Improvements 02:42 - Performative Functions 04:40 - XYZ Panel 05:40 - Creating Groups 07:35 - Sound Card & Drivers 08:40 - Hybrid Approach 09:35 - Music Demonstration 13:00 - Admiration for Music 13:58 - Workflow Features 14:55 - Problems with Automation 15:55 - Setting Up Perspective 16:50 - Influence of Jamie Blake 17:47 - Scales & Octaves 18:44 - Creating Patterns 19:20 - Working with Samples 20:20 - Focus on Creativity 21:18 - Workflow Efficiency 23:57 - Improvements in Push 3 24:55 - Compressor & Sidechain 27:40 - Routing of MIDI Messages 29:33 - Visualization of Signals 30:03 - Menu & Controls 31:00 - Drift & Visualization 32:00 - Push 3 Autonomy 33:00 - Personal Experience 34:50 - Workflow 35:50 - Arrangement & Automation 36:44 - Compressor Settings 37:42 - MIDI Translation 38:00 - Sidechain Trigger 39:55 - Duplication of Devices 40:48 - Problems with Copying Tracks 42:42 - Using Bus Routes 43:43 - Working with MIDI 45:40 - Adding MIDI Display 46:55 - Device Organization 47:47 - Echo Settings 50:07 - Mapping Controllers 52:02 - Experience with MIDI 53:02 - Changes in Workflow 54:55 - Modulators & Max for Live 55:45 - User Library 56:44 - Personal Preferences 01:00:28 - Impressions from Using Push 3 01:01:27 - Story of Choosing Guitar 01:02:24 - Push 3 User Interface Features 01:03:18 - Push 3 Programming Features 01:04:17 - Optimization of Work Processes 01:05:15 - Future Plans 01:06:27 - Application of Gate 01:07:24 - Working with Chords 01:08:22 - Interaction of Chords & Bass 01:09:30 - Using Samples 01:10:10 - Creating Workflow 01:11:11 - Working with Templates 01:12:40 - Basic Elements of Music 01:13:39 - Using Macros 01:14:33 - Examples 01:15:24 - MIDI Mappings 01:16:22 - MIDI Templates 01:17:20 - Filters & Reverberation 01:18:15 - Compressor Usage Strategies 01:19:11 - Problems with Deleting Tracks 01:20:17 - Using Templates 01:21:08 - Failures & Reality 01:22:02 - Project Settings 01:23:00 - Inspiration & Genres 01:24:00 - Improvements in Push 3 01:25:00 - Working with Synthesizers 01:26:30 - Electronic Piano 01:26:40 - Using Collections in Ableton 01:27:38 - Working with Devices 01:28:38 - Choosing Tools 01:29:35 - Presets & Macros 01:30:25 - Personal Workflow 01:31:25 - Recording MIDI Clips 01:34:10 - Tempo & Notes 01:36:03 - Duplicating & Cropping Clips 01:36:38 - Note Management 01:37:44 - Managing Notes & Loops 01:38:44 - Editing Cycles 01:40:42 - Visual Presentation 01:41:42 - Sequencer Modes 01:42:15 - Quantization of Grid 01:43:40 - Adding Drum Track 01:44:35 - Working with Samples 01:45:15 - Snap Option 01:46:10 - Workaround with Attenuation 01:48:25 - Layouts & Rhythm Generator 01:50:20 - Viewing & Programming 01:52:17 - Samples Workflow 01:53:10 - Programming Process 01:54:10 - Creating New MIDI Track 01:55:05 - Slicing & Transition 01:56:14 - Multisamples & Push Standalone 01:56:58 - Quantization Settings 01:57:50 - Working with Clips 02:00:15 - Capture & Edit MIDI Clips 02:02:28 - Chord Sequence Editing 02:04:58 - Applying Effects 02:06:55 - Working with Envelopes 02:08:05 - Modular Devices 02:09:20 - Adjusting Envelope Control 02:10:15 - Creating Modulation Layers 02:11:30 - Adding Echo & Feedback 02:14:02 - Working with Samples 02:16:00 - Bass Sounds & Probabilities 02:18:00 - Advantages of Working in Push 02:18:55 - Analysis of Musical Material 02:20:10 - Project Demonstration 02:29:00 - Conclusion www.ableton.com/push Playlists: https://home.strannik-j.org/plst/709966 https://vkvideo.ru/playlist/-235081080_18 #Ableton | #Push3 Original video: https://youtu.be/n0NuofyGzvQ