Push 2 Bible
The Definitive Course on Ableton Push 2 (Intermediate Level)
Push Bible: Intermediate Level
Become a Push Master
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Take your knowledge and skills to the next level; complete your understanding of Push 2
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Go in-depth, understand the potency of certain workflows and features
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10 hours of Video content, 16 Chapters and 135 Lessons + Quizzes, Tasks & Downloads
Reviews
What students say
I fall in love with Push more and more
Giorgi Gagnidze
When I bought my Push, I had very limited knowledge about its possibilities, but that knowledge was enough for me to buy it. Now I discover so much more, tha...
Read MoreWhen I bought my Push, I had very limited knowledge about its possibilities, but that knowledge was enough for me to buy it. Now I discover so much more, that I think I paid much less than it really is worth. Andri, Ableton should pay you for promoting Push 2 in such a great way :)
Read LessDrum Mode Section in particular
Thevissen Bart
top!!!!
top!!!!
Read Lesstwo thumbs up
Jonathan Burks
very thorough and well organized course. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot.
very thorough and well organized course. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot.
Read LessVery clear !
charrasse lionrl
Excellent !
Excellent !
Read LessFantastic course!!!
Jeff Boehm, Ph.D. SFHEA
Andrij has poured himself into this course and it shows. I was well-acquainted with Push 2 before taking this course, but there wasn't one section where I di...
Read MoreAndrij has poured himself into this course and it shows. I was well-acquainted with Push 2 before taking this course, but there wasn't one section where I didn't learn something. As a former trainer of music educators in the US, I can attest to the pedagogical approaches that he uses, but as a user of this course, I can also attest to the effectiveness of what he does. Adrij provides his own insights from using Live as a performance device, and shares his joy of using this instrument as well as how to work around the foibles inherent in any technology. As someon who was quite familiar with Push, I highly recommend this course if you want to learn some new tricks, as well as the whys and wherefores of how things work. Well done, Andrij!
Read LessAn excellent resource
Richard Coates
I held-off buying this as felt it was over-priced. But it is leagues above other Push2 training resources I've found. There's a lot of content, it takes time...
Read MoreI held-off buying this as felt it was over-priced. But it is leagues above other Push2 training resources I've found. There's a lot of content, it takes time to go through, but has really improved my flow & opened up lots of creative avenues.
Read LessAMAZING!
KENDALL MARTIN
I am an advanced user of Push but this had so many insights and additional tricks that it was easily one of the best investments I've made in my studio! Grea...
Read MoreI am an advanced user of Push but this had so many insights and additional tricks that it was easily one of the best investments I've made in my studio! Great work !
Read LessYes! Now I know everything there is to know about Push 2
thomas clause
Even though I've already been having a lot of fun with my Push for more than four years, using it mainly for playing chords & melodies and sequencing my ...
Read MoreEven though I've already been having a lot of fun with my Push for more than four years, using it mainly for playing chords & melodies and sequencing my custom superdrumracks containing 128 samples per pad, I'm still glad I invested in this course. It really added to my workflow; i.e.: I never used Clip View before, but boy what a revelation, per step-editing is da bomb! (especially with probability now in Live 11) Normally I would save up my hard-earned cash for plugins or even some hardware but I'm glad I chose otherwise this time. And yes, you can find all of the information in bits & pieces somewhere out there on the interweb, but what this course offers you is structure. An important aspect of reaching your goal. Also Andri is an excellent contemporary teacher/educator and I am honored to be his student.
Read LessI fall in love with Push more and more
Giorgi Gagnidze
When I bought my Push, I had very limited knowledge about its possibilities, but that knowledge was enough for me to buy it. Now I discover so much more, tha...
Read MoreWhen I bought my Push, I had very limited knowledge about its possibilities, but that knowledge was enough for me to buy it. Now I discover so much more, that I think I paid much less than it really is worth. Andri, Ableton should pay you for promoting Push 2 in such a great way :)
Read LessDrum Mode Section in particular
Thevissen Bart
top!!!!
top!!!!
Read Lesstwo thumbs up
Jonathan Burks
very thorough and well organized course. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot.
very thorough and well organized course. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot.
Read LessVery clear !
charrasse lionrl
Excellent !
Excellent !
Read LessFantastic course!!!
Jeff Boehm, Ph.D. SFHEA
Andrij has poured himself into this course and it shows. I was well-acquainted with Push 2 before taking this course, but there wasn't one section where I di...
Read MoreAndrij has poured himself into this course and it shows. I was well-acquainted with Push 2 before taking this course, but there wasn't one section where I didn't learn something. As a former trainer of music educators in the US, I can attest to the pedagogical approaches that he uses, but as a user of this course, I can also attest to the effectiveness of what he does. Adrij provides his own insights from using Live as a performance device, and shares his joy of using this instrument as well as how to work around the foibles inherent in any technology. As someon who was quite familiar with Push, I highly recommend this course if you want to learn some new tricks, as well as the whys and wherefores of how things work. Well done, Andrij!
Read LessAn excellent resource
Richard Coates
I held-off buying this as felt it was over-priced. But it is leagues above other Push2 training resources I've found. There's a lot of content, it takes time...
Read MoreI held-off buying this as felt it was over-priced. But it is leagues above other Push2 training resources I've found. There's a lot of content, it takes time to go through, but has really improved my flow & opened up lots of creative avenues.
Read LessAMAZING!
KENDALL MARTIN
I am an advanced user of Push but this had so many insights and additional tricks that it was easily one of the best investments I've made in my studio! Grea...
Read MoreI am an advanced user of Push but this had so many insights and additional tricks that it was easily one of the best investments I've made in my studio! Great work !
Read LessYes! Now I know everything there is to know about Push 2
thomas clause
Even though I've already been having a lot of fun with my Push for more than four years, using it mainly for playing chords & melodies and sequencing my ...
Read MoreEven though I've already been having a lot of fun with my Push for more than four years, using it mainly for playing chords & melodies and sequencing my custom superdrumracks containing 128 samples per pad, I'm still glad I invested in this course. It really added to my workflow; i.e.: I never used Clip View before, but boy what a revelation, per step-editing is da bomb! (especially with probability now in Live 11) Normally I would save up my hard-earned cash for plugins or even some hardware but I'm glad I chose otherwise this time. And yes, you can find all of the information in bits & pieces somewhere out there on the interweb, but what this course offers you is structure. An important aspect of reaching your goal. Also Andri is an excellent contemporary teacher/educator and I am honored to be his student.
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Course curriculum
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A message from Andri at WRKSHP
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A note for Live 11 users
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S1.1.1 Global Controls Introduction + Tempo & Tap Tempo (L1&L2) (Beginner & Intermediate)
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S1.1.2 Global: The Metronome, Changing its Sound & Volume (L1&L2) (Beginner & Intermediate)
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S1.1.3 Global: Time Signatures, Undo & Redo (L1&L2)
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S1.1.4 Global: Adding Tracks & Devices, Changing Colours (L1&L2)
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S1.1.5 Global: Creating a Default Track & Deleting Tracks (L1&L2)
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S1.1.6 Global: Loading & Previewing Instruments, Setting the Preview & Master Volume Levels (L1&L2)
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Quick Quiz on Global Controls (Optional) (L1&L2)
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S2.1.4 Melodic Mode: Introduction, Recap of the Previous Level (L2) (Intermediate)
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S2.1.5 Melodic Mode: The Touch Strip & Pitch Bend in More Detail (L2)
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S2.1.6 Melodic Mode: Using the Touch Strip as a Mod Wheel (L2)
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S2.1.7 Melodic Mode: A Note on Max 4 Live for Live Standard Users (L2)
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Quick Quiz on the Melodic Mode (L2)
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Optional Survey:
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S2.2.4B Scales: Introduction & Recap of the Previous Level (L2)
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S2.2.6 Scales: Fixed Key in Detail (L2)
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S2.2.7 Scales: Scales in More Detail (L2)
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S2.2.8 Scales: Making Chords and Patterns, Exploring Scales and Finding your "Own Scale" (L2) (Intermediate)
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S2.2.9 Scales: Scale Jumping, Scale Surfing (L2)
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S2.2.10 Scales: More on Layouts + Conclusion (L2)
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Quick Quiz on Scales (L2)
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S2.4.1 Other Melodic Modes: Introduction (L2)
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S2.4.1B Other Melodic Modes: Previous Level Recap; Quantisation, Tap Tempo, Precount (L2)
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S2.4.1C Other Melodic Modes: Previous Level Recap; Capture, Arming Multiple Tracks (L2)
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S2.4.1D Other Melodic Modes: Previous Level Recap; Automation (L2)
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S2.4.2 Other Melodic Modes: Melodic Step Sequencer: Introduction (L2)
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S2.4.3 Other Melodic Modes: Melodic Step Sequencer: Programming Patterns (L2) (Intermediate)
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S2.4.4 Other Melodic Modes: Melodic Step Sequencer: Editing Individual Notes (L2)
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S2.4.5 Other Melodic Modes: Melodic Step Sequencer: Resolution Grid, Triplets (L2)
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S2.4.6 Other Melodic Modes: Melodic Step Sequencer: Introduction to Per-Step Automation (L2)
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S2.4.7 Other Melodic Modes: Melodic Step Sequencer: Per-Step Automation for Clip & Mixer Parameters (L2)
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S2.4.8 Other Melodic Modes: Melodic Step Sequencer: Per-Step Automation for Devices Parameters (L2)
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S2.4.9 Other Melodic Modes: Melodic Step Sequencer: Per-Step Automation for Device Parameters in More Detail (L2)
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S2.4.10 Other Melodic Modes: Melodic Step Sequencer: A Few More Details & Conclusion (L2)
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S2.4.11 Quick Quiz (L2)
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S2.4.12 I'd love to hear your feedback (optional)
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S2.5.1A Other Melodic Modes - Ableton Live File (L2)
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S2.5.1B Other Melodic Modes: Melodic Sequencer + 32 notes: Introduction (L2)
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S2.5.2 Other Melodic Modes: Melodic Sequencer + 32 notes: Working with Polyphonic Instruments (L2)
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S2.5.3 Other Melodic Modes: Melodic Sequencer + 32 notes: Mixing Real-Time Recording + Step Sequencing (L2)
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S2.5.4 Other Melodic Modes: Melodic Sequencers: Conclusion (L2)
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About this course
- 10 hours of video content
- 16 chapters, 135 lessons
- Quizzes, Downloads & the Ultimate Push Shortcut list
What you'll learn
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How to build a track using only Push
A whole section goes into how to create an entire track using almost exclusively Push, showing tricks and tips to reduce touching your mouse and keyboard to the absolute minimum. A download allows you to follow along and create your own version of the track.
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Creating epic drum & percussion parts
The Drum Rack is really powerful, and together with Push, some automation tricks that are rarely shown, I'll show you how to make really interesting, dynamic and interesting loops and percussion.
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Create your own custom instrument
Multiple lessons go through how to create your own sounds and instruments from either your own samples or from existing tracks by yourself or others. Making your own sound is both incredibly fun, much easier than you might think, and is such an exciting way to create your own unique sound.
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Record and sample external gear
Learn how to record external synths, audio sources or even an iPad or tablet, as well as the more advanced audio routing options available through Push but which are largely unknown.
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Take control of VSTs and Plugins
With Push you can grab hold of the parameters of VSTs and third party plugins. There are a few ways to do this, and these are all covered, including my absolute favourite way to keep their key controls at my fingertips, reduce CPU-usage, and have fun with new synths and sounds.
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Keep your creativity flowing
Ever played something and then thought: oh wow, that was nice! When you try to repeat it however it falls flat? Learn how to go back in time and grab these ideas - Push and Live are always recording. Ever found yourself in the mood, feeling like you're flying, and then getting tripped up by searching around for a sound or sample? Find out how you can stay in that magical state of flow.
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Dive deeper into scales
Push is a gateway to scales many of us would rarely touch. Learn about the variety on offer, how to tap into them in creative ways and explore new musical languages.
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Learn hidden features
There are a number of really important features that just aren't well explained online or anywhere else. - How do you import a clip into Session view using only Push? - How can you add samples and sounds to Live's library and access these via Push? - How can you customise Live and Push's behaviour to get the most out of them both? Some of the best feedback I've had has been on these aspects, as even Ableton themselves haven't shown exactly how you do these things. With every hack I discover I add this to the course.
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Customise your Push
Push's user mode has a lot of potential - but also some drawbacks. I show you how you can can use it to add functionality to Push and Live. But not everything you'd hope that would work works - let me save you the time I've spent trying to get it to work! It can however add some super useful and customisable shortcuts, and these are really worth knowing. I also show how MIDI pedals can be added, the functionality of some buttons improved and even how to change the knobs themselves, should you wish!
Instructor
Senior Instructor Andri Søren Haflidason
Andri has taught thousands of students, from complete beginners to full-time professionals. He became a Product Specialist for Ableton in 2014, delivering workshops at all levels, has taught at schools across Europe including SAE Institute and ESRA. His focus is on Ableton Live and Ableton Push, with a particular emphasis on finding creative workflows, improvisational performance, and getting into 'the flow. He believes firmly in doing more with less, and "finding your instrument". Life is short, and limitations and focus bring incredible creativity and results. Describing and mapping out the "landscapes of possibility" to students is key, helping them find their path and to define their own personal quest.
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How this course is structured
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A foundational approach, taking you step by step through Push & Live
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Digestible lessons broken down into logical Sections & Chapters
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Explanations of not just "how", but "why" one might use certain approaches
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What People Say
Creative Strategies With Push 2
These videos are probably the most practical creative videos I've ever seen of someone demonstrating what push can do and I've seen a lot... Really inspiring and original work.
Creative Strategies With Push 2
Really great tutorial and fluidity in workflow. Really Radiohead-esque result near the end, which to my mind is about as much of a compliment as one could give. Please do indeed do more, far too talented not to share :)
Creative Strategies With Push 2
Man! This is so good. I've had my push for a few days and have watched quite a few videos but this is the most inspiring.
Creative Strategies With Push 2
Brilliant stuff brother! This was the final 'push' I needed to pursue bringing one of these wondrous devices into my life and creative flow :) Thank you :)
Creative Strategies With Push 2
These videos are probably the most practical creative videos I've ever seen of someone demonstrating what push can do and I've seen a lot... Really inspiring and original work.
Creative Strategies With Push 2
Really great tutorial and fluidity in workflow. Really Radiohead-esque result near the end, which to my mind is about as much of a compliment as one could give. Please do indeed do more, far too talented not to share :)
Creative Strategies With Push 2
Man! This is so good. I've had my push for a few days and have watched quite a few videos but this is the most inspiring.
Creative Strategies With Push 2
Brilliant stuff brother! This was the final 'push' I needed to pursue bringing one of these wondrous devices into my life and creative flow :) Thank you :)
Why this course?
You've already invested in Push 2. You know it's capable of so much. Why this course?
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The most comprehensive Push 2 course out there
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A seasoned teacher with an exclusive focus on the subject matter
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Tasks, Quizzes & Downloads
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Interactive comment and question areas on each lesson, I'm there to help. Includes discussions and ideas from fellow Push Biblers
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Life's too short. Let's make some music and have some fun while doing it!
Good to know: Live 10/11
Live 11 was released on the 23rd of February 2021
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The Push Bible is built around Live 10 (Intro and upwards), but will work with Live 11 without any problems . See the FAQ for further information.
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Works with Live Intro and upwards (95% of the lessons)
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Included downloads such as Live sets will open in Live 11 Intro and upwards
I still have questions :)
Please check the FAQ (link above) or don't hesitate to write to me!