Is the Ableton Push 1 Still Relevant in 2025?

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Is Ableton Push 1 still worth it in 2025? I tested it with Live 12.1 to find out.

With the Push 3 hitting £800+ (or £1,650 standalone), it’s no wonder beginners and students are looking at budget options. So I picked up a Push 1 on eBay for £90 to see if it still holds up today.

In this video, I test:
Live 12 compatibility
Push 1’s core features in 2025
What’s missing vs. Push 2/3
Sticky surface issues (and how to fix them)
Real-world pricing in 2025 (£50–£200)

Push 1 might just be the ultimate budget controller for Ableton Live.

🎬 Time Stamps 🎬

00:00 Intro
00:48 Push 1 & Live 12 Compatibility
02:12 Screen & Navigation Limitations04:01 Pads, Note Mode, and Sequencing
06:45 Drum Rack Workflow
08:30 BIG Problem!
09:30 Price Comparison
11:10 Final Verdict

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👋 Who Am I?
I’m Craig, a musician, Ableton specialist, and music tech lecturer with over 10 years of teaching experience at top universities like ACM, BIMM, ICMP, and WaterBear. I’ve taught thousands of producers how to master Ableton Live and Push 3, helping them go from feeling overwhelmed to actually finishing tracks.

Alongside teaching, I’ve worked as an Ableton playback tech on primetime FOX TV shows like Name That Tune and Don’t Forget the Lyrics and as an Ableton tech for artists like Years & Years, Melanie C (Spice Girls), and Sam Fender. I’ve also played at legendary venues like Brixton Academy and Madison Square Garden.

I created Push Patterns to offer structured, no-nonsense courses for producers who want to stop guessing and start making music.

📩 Get in Touch
Got a question? Drop a comment on this video, and I’ll reply! If it’s a long one, email me at 📧 [email protected].

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