Push was 30% off last month (€350), so at that price, it was pretty much a no-brainer for me. I think the integration is not to be underestimated, it's like it's written in all the reviews, it allows for a complete hands-off control of Live (that is, until you finish a track in the Arrangement). And the step sequencer and isomorphic keyboard are great.
So I guess it depends on how you intend to use the controller, if it's for live performance, you might not need the kind of integration it offers, but if it's for getting ideas down in the first phase of your production process, it's pretty hard to beat. And worth the premium (imho of course).
launchpad pro vs push
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thecontrolcentre thecontrolcentre https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=76240 - KVRAF
- 35189 posts since 27 Jul, 2005 from the wilds of wanny
The 30% off deal on PUSH did it for me too, and I'm very happy to have made the jump. I have the original Launchpad too. The solid build quality and integration with Live offered by PUSH is very good, and makes the Launchpad feel a little "light-weight" in comparison, altho' it's still a nice bit of kit for playing live. There are a few scripts out there to give it Push style functionality (no launching or velocity). I haven't tried the new Launchpad, so can't really comment on it.
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- KVRist
- 445 posts since 8 May, 2008
Thanks for correcting me, I didn't know that. Still, AFAIK most DAWs don't support scripting, it's usually simple 1:1 controller assignments at most, so the decision to buy it or not boils down to whether or not it will work with your DAW.
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- KVRAF
- 4590 posts since 7 Jun, 2012 from Warsaw
The main features of Push that I actually use:
- In-key keyboard
- Rotary encoders
This has none.
However, if all you do is to launch clips live or play drums, then you will be fine.
- In-key keyboard
- Rotary encoders
This has none.
However, if all you do is to launch clips live or play drums, then you will be fine.
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Tricky-Loops wrote: (...)someone like Armin van Buuren who claims to make a track in half an hour and all his songs sound somewhat boring(...)
Tricky-Loops wrote: (...)someone like Armin van Buuren who claims to make a track in half an hour and all his songs sound somewhat boring(...)
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thecontrolcentre thecontrolcentre https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=76240
- KVRAF
- 35189 posts since 27 Jul, 2005 from the wilds of wanny
You can get the Launchpad to do the In-key thing, drumrack and the sequencer ... but yeh, no encoders.
http://motscousus.com/stuff/2011-07_Nov ... e_Scripts/
http://motscousus.com/stuff/2011-07_Nov ... e_Scripts/
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Mister Natural Mister Natural https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=164174 - KVRAF
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- 2834 posts since 28 Oct, 2007 from michigan
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thecontrolcentre thecontrolcentre https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=76240
- KVRAF
- 35189 posts since 27 Jul, 2005 from the wilds of wanny
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- KVRAF
- 4590 posts since 7 Jun, 2012 from Warsaw
Okay, let's put it in another way: Push is the only controller I actually use (and need). It can do pretty much everything you'd like to do. The only other thing I'd like to have on my desk is actual MIDI keyboard, but again, why clutter the desk when you can have all-in-one solution.
After purchasing Push I don't need anything else, seriously.
After purchasing Push I don't need anything else, seriously.
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Tricky-Loops wrote: (...)someone like Armin van Buuren who claims to make a track in half an hour and all his songs sound somewhat boring(...)
Tricky-Loops wrote: (...)someone like Armin van Buuren who claims to make a track in half an hour and all his songs sound somewhat boring(...)
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- KVRer
- 5 posts since 12 Jul, 2015
Push is an absolute beauty and if you haven't tried one go and find one to test. On the other hand i've heard good things about the launch pad so really it depends on preference. Go into a store and test them out.
