Inside the new Ableton Push: all the technical details so far, from I/O to Max for Live

The new Push represents a technical leap forward for Ableton, both in terms of its upgradeable, Intel-based standalone architecture and its new pad sensor tech. I got a chance to speak to the folks at Ableton about some of those details, and how the hardware evolved. We also have some early answers for those curious about connecting gear or developing in Max for Live.

Arturia Rendez-vous: all the announcements, all the new stuff

Arturia is dropping four products in one day: MiniLab 3 keyboard, Augmented GRAND PIANO plug-in, MiniFuse 4 audio interface, and the MiniFreak synthesizer. Here’s the scoop on each.

Peter Kirn - October 18, 2022

cubit duo works as a MIDI interface for Teenage Engineering’s OP-Z

It’s a little like the world’s smallest Octatrack alternative. Hook a cubit duo into OP-Z with a single cable, and you can unlock the OP-Z’s control and sequencing capabilities.

Peter Kirn - November 23, 2021

Pioneer’s $250 DDJ-400 will appeal to DIYers, iOS users, too

Peter Kirn - June 26, 2018

Arturia AudioFuse Review: the tiny square that packs nearly everything

Peter Kirn - February 22, 2018

IK’s iRig Pro I/O comes close to being a perfect mobile music accessory

Peter Kirn - January 18, 2017

Here’s how MOTU says they’re improving latency on their new interfaces

Peter Kirn - December 19, 2016

Push 2 hardware now works in Bitwig – including on Linux

Peter Kirn - December 7, 2015

MOTU’s MicroBook mobile audio interface now works on iPad, Linux

Peter Kirn - October 30, 2015

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