Ableton Live and Push can now run on Linux, unofficially

Finally, proof that there’s life for Live after Apple and Microsoft. It’s unofficial and totally unsupported, but a set of patches for the free Wine compatibility environment lets you run Ableton Live 12, Max for Live, and Push 2 and Push 3 on Linux. And the result is just about indistinguishable from native support.

Push:Cue Mode turns Warp Markers into launchable cue points

It’s Hot Cues for Ableton Live, or cue points for Push for Live for Max for Live. Finally, those handy cue points can be triggered, with a ton of nice visual extras. That was a long-missing feature for DJs, but it might be an even bigger hit for live sets or improvisatory production. There’s a reason that deadmau5 logo is in the corner.

Peter Kirn - November 7, 2025

Mute on your Push like it’s an Elektron — Push:Mute Mode

Quick access to mutes is a must-have in any live performance context. Elektron owners have enjoyed that on the Analog Rytm; now it’s Push’s turn.

Peter Kirn - September 10, 2025

Way more than acid: pay-if-you-can Sting 2 is instant inspiration

Peter Kirn - July 7, 2025

Push:Euclidean Mode brings generative grooves to Ableton hardware

Peter Kirn - June 5, 2025

Ableton Push with Live 12.1: what’s new in the beta for Push users

Peter Kirn - July 2, 2024

Learn Push Hacker to transform Ableton Push, plus Max for Live plug-in shortcuts, too

Peter Kirn - June 18, 2021

Exploring Live 11’s new features with Push hardware

Peter Kirn - March 10, 2021

Strum is a mesmerizing new take on arpeggiators and performance – Max for Live

Peter Kirn - January 11, 2021