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Thomas · . Joined: 09 Oct 2008 Posts: 3187 Location: Glasgow, UK

Over the last little while I've been trying to move away from using software of.....let's say dubious origins. In an effort to sort of consolidate all my computer based music stiff I stared using the Ableton Push last year with the Live Lite package.

Recently I met a lovely guy who had a Push 2 with the fully upgraded suite inc a load of extras he was looking to shift to fund a guitar so he cane over, we did a deal and now I have a (legit) full version of Live and the awesome Push 2 controller. I'll miss the guitar I let go but it was worth it for the deal I got. Plus I now have a Push Mk1 and Live lite licence that I can sell/trade to pickup a Bass Station II or something similar (I have a real hankering for a filth bass synth). I have more than enough guitars.

Here's some pics, as you can see the Push 1 and 2 are almost the same size. The only down side is that the Push 2 needs its own power supply, probs due to the fancy upgraded screen. I'll be having a proper go on it tomorrow when I re-jig my desk and take the old push out.

Pointless pics:

aen · Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 6:12 pm Post subject:

TIGHT!
I've always been curious about those, but haven't had the chance to try one.
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Thomas · . Joined: 09 Oct 2008 Posts: 3187 Location: Glasgow, UK

They're really great. I'm a fan of finger drumming and they're actually really good for that. The Maschine 2 is pretty good but I find the larger pads to be a little more unpredictable.

The pads are even better on the Push 2, you need a lighter touch with it but I'll need to get used to it. It's super versatile when using with Live.

I'd recommend borrowing one and spending a bit of time with it. I'm sure you'd get a lot out of it.

lorez · Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 10:51 pm Post subject:

Got an Akai pad for use with ableton and I've always wanted a push but recent synth releases have put it at the back of the list. Love ableton though & always try and persuade pls to try it. For my type of competition it's perfect
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BearBoy · Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 10:58 pm Post subject:

What do you think of the Spark ~~Lorez~~ Thomas? Been looking at the SparkLE recently to use both as a drum machine (for electronic type stuff) and as a controller for EZDrummer.

Edit: can't read.
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Thomas · . Joined: 09 Oct 2008 Posts: 3187 Location: Glasgow, UK

Spark is actually just a VST instrument that comes with the a dedicated controller.

lorez · Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2016 9:02 am Post subject:

BearBoy · Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2016 9:23 am Post subject:

Thomas · . Joined: 09 Oct 2008 Posts: 3187 Location: Glasgow, UK

In that case this sounds perfect for you. I love the classic stylings of the controller and the fact you can fully use it without having to access it via the computer if you don't want to. I have the older style larger controller.

Thomas · . Joined: 09 Oct 2008 Posts: 3187 Location: Glasgow, UK

Have you seen the new Arturia DrumBrute? All analogue, individual outs for all the instruments £370 street price here in the UK and probably similarly priced in the US. Built in sequencer too.

Link

aen · Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2016 9:14 pm Post subject:

You're god damn right I saw it.
and IT MUST BE MINE
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Thomas · . Joined: 09 Oct 2008 Posts: 3187 Location: Glasgow, UK

I'm getting it for Xmas (stock permitting). A local shop had one in today to do a demo on and they were over the moon with it.

lorez · Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2016 9:31 am Post subject:

Just watched that video and for £399 rrp that is amazing. I'm wanting this more than the deepmind at the moment.
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