There are lots of input devices like this that I eye from time to time, but they're always so expensive that they're mostly always out of hobby reach for me.
There are lots of input devices like this that I eye from time to time, but they're always so expensive that they're mostly always out of hobby reach for me.
Always worth keeping an eye on the used market, and going for the slightly older models. I recently picked up a Native Instruments Traktor S3 Mk3 for less than £100 used (but in mint condition,...
Always worth keeping an eye on the used market, and going for the slightly older models. I recently picked up a Native Instruments Traktor S3 Mk3 for less than £100 used (but in mint condition, just needed a usb cable), they're almost three times that new.
There are Ableton Push 2's on eBay right now for ~£200, and Push 1's for well under £100. The nice thing about pro-ish-grade musical hardware is that it is very well built, so unless you're buying one from actual deadmau5 it'll probably be in great condition.
PS: If you're in the US, you could check out Thomann too. They're a big retailer in Europe that ships stuff over to the US, and most things are way cheaper!
PS: If you're in the US, you could check out Thomann too. They're a big retailer in Europe that ships stuff over to the US, and most things are way cheaper!
MusicRadar Review: https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/ableton-push-3 Summary: The new MPE pads are responsive, versatile and easy to use, adding multidimensional polyphonic expression. Push 3 can...
There are lots of input devices like this that I eye from time to time, but they're always so expensive that they're mostly always out of hobby reach for me.
Always worth keeping an eye on the used market, and going for the slightly older models. I recently picked up a Native Instruments Traktor S3 Mk3 for less than £100 used (but in mint condition, just needed a usb cable), they're almost three times that new.
There are Ableton Push 2's on eBay right now for ~£200, and Push 1's for well under £100. The nice thing about pro-ish-grade musical hardware is that it is very well built, so unless you're buying one from actual deadmau5 it'll probably be in great condition.
Always try checking out the local markets, too. Sometimes you can get really crazy deals. Especially if you like vintage hardware.
That's a good point. I'm guilty of browsing Sweetwater instead of eBay. I buy tons of PC stuff used, and music hardware seems well-suited for resale
If you're handy, try buying the broken stuff. If you know the basics of soldering they tend to be easy repairs.
PS: If you're in the US, you could check out Thomann too. They're a big retailer in Europe that ships stuff over to the US, and most things are way cheaper!
MusicRadar Review: https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/ableton-push-3
Summary:
The new MPE pads are responsive, versatile and easy to use, adding multidimensional polyphonic expression.
Push 3 can now run Ableton Live within the hardware itself in standalone mode, without needing a computer.
The jog wheel and navigational controls allow Push to trigger clips and scenes without using the pad grid, giving more flexibility.
The MPE pads turn Push into an expressive playing surface, allowing even non-musicians to create musical passages.
The drum capabilities with MPE can be both realistic for acoustic kits and creative by using the X and Y axis for effects.
In standalone mode, Push offers the full Ableton Live experience without third-party plugins.
Projects can be transferred seamlessly between standalone and desktop modes using WiFi.
The new audio interface capabilities give Push expanded I/O options.
The bundled Live Intro feels a bit limited given the high price of the standalone version.
Overall, Push 3 finally lives up to being called an "instrument" thanks to the MPE pads and standalone mode.