I use my own samples (self-programmed synths, recordings via a field recorder, etc. No midi connectors is a loss, a sound interface as well (the maschine mk3 does have these 2 and makes it usable to take it with your laptop, without other stuff.). perhaps this is also a very personal opinion and there will be people who prefer the push 2 for post-processing of clips. on push 2 it certainly works, but is more focused on playing in, than keeping an overview after playing in, although push 2 certainly has possibilities to edit clips, edit notes after playing in Ableton's stubborn way. The mk3 machine has several handy buttons for workflow acceleration, sometimes accessible with the shift button, but it is clearer, faster. the maschine can't record aftertouch, big drawback.) (the mk3 maschine has much better pads, even if only 16, but hey, I'm sorry. velocity sensitivity is good for 64 pads. The 64 pads are quite good, good layout settings (the 64 pads can be set in multiple layouts). so you will see that the frequency spectrum as the sound plays, so it is sufficient.Ībleton can get more out of the push 2's screen than it does now. good here too, you use eq with your ears, but sometimes you immediately see where something is missing. you have to mix on the ear, that's true, but sometimes it is useful.Īlso eq8 device shows visual feedback, but not the difference between input and output signal. using filter envelopes have no visual feedback. the autofilter or reverb provide no visual feedback. I'm talking about the ableton devices themselves. In a number of cases a nice visual feedback, but for some devices, where that would also be nice, this has not been implemented.
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The screen is of high quality (as is that of the machine by the way), and with the buttons and encoders it is quite easy to navigate through "devices" (instruments and effects), all parameters neatly accessible, clearly arranged. each ecosystem brings its own working method and different results. Why first the disclaimer: ableton is not the center of the studio, that's cubase.
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and I also work with cubase 9.5 pro, reason 10. Sometimes strange implementation of the information via screenĭisclaimer: I also own the maschine mk3 and the maschine jam.