Ableton Push 3 (Controller)vsAbleton Push 3 (Standalone)
Summary
Ableton Push 3 (Controller) and Ableton Push 3 (Standalone): 2 Ableton pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 2 of 18 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Ableton Push 3 (Controller)CurrentView details → | Ableton Push 3 (Standalone)CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Ableton | Ableton |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | Polyphonic | Polyphonic |
| Pads | 64 | 64 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 8 | 8 |
| Display | Colour LCD | Colour LCD |
| Pitch / mod | Touch strips | Touch strips |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | DIN out, DIN in | DIN out, DIN in |
| CV / Gate out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain, Footswitch | Sustain, Footswitch |
| USB bus powered | No | No |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | MPE, Sequencer, Scale mode, DAW transport, Audio interface | MPE, Sequencer, Scale mode, DAW transport, Audio interface, Standalone mode, Battery powered |
| Bundled software | Ableton Live Intro | Ableton Live Intro |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 380 × 318 × 44.5 mm | 380 × 318 × 44.5 mm |
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 3.95 kg |
Key differences
- Weight: Push 3 (Controller) – 3.1 kg Push 3 (Standalone) – 3.95 kg
Both are the same on aftertouch (Polyphonic), pads (64), faders (0) and knobs / encoders (8).

