Ableton Push 3 MIDI Pad Controller (Without Processor) – Black

Overview

The Ableton Push 3 MIDI Pad Controller without Processor in Black is a powerful hands-on instrument and control surface designed for producers, performers, composers, and electronic musicians who work with Ableton Live on a computer. This tethered version of Push 3 delivers the expressive pad interface, deep Ableton Live integration, high-resolution display, encoders, audio connectivity, and hardware control of the Push 3 platform while requiring a USB connection to a computer running Ableton Live.

At the center of Push 3 are 64 velocity- and pressure-sensitive MPE-enabled pads, each capable of detecting additional finger movement for expressive control. Combined with RGB lighting, a large color display, touch-sensitive encoders, and dedicated controls for instruments, devices, clips, mixing, and performance, Push 3 provides an immersive workflow that keeps musicians focused on creating music rather than navigating with a mouse and keyboard.

Key Features

• Ableton Push 3 MIDI pad controller without processor
• Black finish
• Requires connection to a computer running Ableton Live
• 64 MPE-enabled expressive performance pads
• Each pad features XY sensing for enhanced finger expression
• RGB backlighting for clear visual feedback
• Large high-resolution color display
• Deep hands-on integration with Ableton Live
• Control instruments, devices, effects, clips, and mixing functions
• Touch-sensitive rotary encoders
• Dedicated controls for music creation and performance
• Built-in audio interface with balanced inputs and outputs
• Line and instrument input options
• Stereo headphone output
• MIDI In and Out connectivity
• USB-A port for compatible MIDI devices
• USB-C connection for controlling Ableton Live
• ADAT connectivity for audio expansion
• Dynamic ports for pedal input or CV output
• Upgradeable to standalone operation with the Push Upgrade Kit

Expressive 64-Pad MPE Playing Surface

Push 3 features 64 MPE-enabled pads designed for expressive performance and music creation. Each pad can detect note pressure and finger movement, allowing musicians to shape pitch, slide, pressure, and other parameters with a more direct and expressive playing experience. RGB lighting provides clear visual feedback for notes, scales, clips, drum layouts, and performance functions.

Deep Ableton Live Integration

Designed specifically for Ableton Live, Push 3 provides detailed hardware control over instruments, devices, effects, clips, and mixing functions. The tethered version operates in Control Mode and connects to a computer via USB-C, allowing musicians to work directly with Live while reducing dependence on a mouse and computer keyboard.

Built-In Audio Interface

The Push 3 hardware includes an integrated audio interface with two balanced audio inputs, two balanced audio outputs, and a stereo headphone output. The input connections support line and instrument sources, making Push 3 a flexible centerpiece for an Ableton Live production setup. ADAT connectivity can also be used to expand the available audio I/O.

Hands-On Creative Workflow

The combination of the large color display, touch-sensitive encoders, dedicated buttons, and expressive pads allows musicians to browse sounds, edit parameters, launch clips, sequence beats, play melodies, and control effects directly from the hardware. This workflow is designed to make music production and live performance more immediate and intuitive.

Without Processor – Computer-Based Production

This version of Push 3 does not include the internal processor, battery, SSD, or Wi-Fi components found in the standalone configuration. It is designed to work as a dedicated control surface connected to a computer running Ableton Live. The hardware can be upgraded later with a compatible Push Upgrade Kit to add standalone functionality.

MIDI, USB, ADAT and CV Connectivity

Push 3 provides extensive connectivity for integrating external instruments and studio equipment. MIDI In and Out allow communication with compatible hardware, while the USB-A port supports class-compliant MIDI devices. Dynamic ports can be configured for pedal connections or CV signals, and ADAT connectivity provides options for expanding the audio system.

Specifications

• Model: Push 3
• Product Type: MIDI Pad Controller / Ableton Live Control Surface
• Configuration: Without Processor / Tethered
• Color: Black
• Computer Connection: Required
• Compatible Software: Ableton Live 11.3 or Later
• Performance Pads: 64
• Pad Technology: MPE-Enabled with XY Sensing
• Pad Lighting: RGB Backlighting
• Display: High-Resolution Color Display
• Encoders: Touch-Sensitive Rotary Encoders
• Audio Inputs: 2 × 6.35 mm Balanced Inputs
• Input Modes: Line / Instrument
• Audio Outputs: 2 × 6.35 mm Balanced Outputs
• Headphone Output: 1 × 6.35 mm Stereo Output
• ADAT: ADAT Input and Output
• MIDI: MIDI In and MIDI Out via TRS Connections
• USB-A: For Compatible MIDI Controllers and MIDI Interfaces
• USB-C: For Computer Connection and Ableton Live Control
• Dynamic Ports: Pedal Input or CV Output
• Processor: Not Included
• RAM: Not Included
• Internal SSD: Not Included
• Battery: Not Included
• Wi-Fi: Not Included
• Standalone Operation: Not Available Without Upgrade Kit
• Upgrade Path: Compatible with Push Upgrade Kit
• Width: 380 mm
• Depth: 318 mm
• Height, Body: 29 mm
• Height, Including Encoders: 44.5 mm
• Weight: Approximately 3.1 kg

What's Included

• Ableton Push 3 MIDI Pad Controller without Processor
• USB-C Cable
• Universal Power Supply
• Regional Power Cable
• Onboarding Guide
• Poster
• Safety and Warranty Information

Why Choose the Ableton Push 3 Without Processor?

The Ableton Push 3 without Processor is an excellent choice for producers and performers who primarily create music using Ableton Live on a computer and want a professional hands-on control surface. With 64 expressive MPE pads, RGB feedback, a high-resolution display, deep Live integration, integrated audio connectivity, MIDI and USB expansion, and an upgrade path to standalone operation, it provides a flexible and powerful platform for beat making, composition, sound design, studio production, and live performance.