Push Hack, very unauthorized access to Push 3’s display, files, MIDI, and more

If you don’t like unauthorized hacking, this isn’t for you. If you don’t like things built with AI-assisted coding agents, this isn’t for you. But if you’re up for a very unofficial hack that gives you full takeover access to Push 3’s display, drives, MIDI, and more, Federico Pepe has just unveiled Push Hack. Here’s […]

Black Friday: pimp my Live with the best add-ons

Ableton Live 12.3 is out of beta; it’s time to liven up your Live setup (plus Ableton Move and Push and Novation Circuit Tracks). Black Friday deals have these at the lowest prices you’ll see all year, so if you’re stocking up for winter or holiday breaks, we’ve got you. These are tools to solve some problems, add some inspiration, and even just make your Live setup look better.

Peter Kirn - November 28, 2025

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

Ableton Live 12.3: Stems, Splice, more Bounce, Auto Pan-Tremolo, and more

Peter Kirn - September 2, 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

More Max for Live control for Push 3 standalone: OktoPush is born

Peter Kirn - November 17, 2023