Making Max for Live Devices work on Push and Push 3 standalone

With Ableton Push 3, Max for Live effects, instruments, sequencers, and other tools can work on standalone hardware – even without your computer. So it’s a perfect time to look at how Max for Live devices can work without a computer display – and, by the way, that’s just as useful on Push and Push 2, as well. Here’s what you need to know, as a user, a first-time patcher, or an experienced developer.

Using Ableton Push 3 to work with hardware, play live, and capture ideas

The excellent Nadia Struiwigh has taken out time from her busy production and live touring schedule to break down how she works with Push 3 standalone and hardware. There are tons of great ideas here – and while we’re on the topic, here’s a useful hardware accessory for expanding Push 3 with more CV outputs.

Peter Kirn - September 26, 2023

Instant samples in your DAW: Loopcloud Sounds hands-on and CDM deal

This idea has been some time coming, but Loopcloud has finally nailed it: build a plug-in that makes browsing an online sample library as easy as navigating local sounds. Loopcloud Sounds is the first plug-in to really make that seamless. Here’s a hands-on – plus an exclusive discount for CDM readers.

Peter Kirn - August 30, 2023

Live 11.3.10 quietly takes the drudge work out of Auto-Warp; other news

Peter Kirn - August 23, 2023

Arturia Acid V’s sound and workflow, in two videos

Peter Kirn - August 23, 2023

Polyend Play meets Tracker for added performance control, together at last

Peter Kirn - August 18, 2023

loopop’s great hands-on review of the Oberheim OB-X8 doubles as a sound design tutorial

Peter Kirn - August 11, 2023

Recreating The Prodigy’s synth sounds on the original hardware – full of great tricks

Peter Kirn - July 29, 2023

TouchOSC controller does iOS, Android, desktop, gamepads – and keeps getting better

Peter Kirn - July 17, 2023

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