Connecting Push 3 to your Computer
Push 3 can be connected to your computer, MIDI devices, and external hardware physically via USB. Push 3 (standalone) also connects to the internet, either via Wi-Fi or via Ethernet. Connecting Push 3 (standalone) via Wi-Fi to a computer on the same network enables authorizing Live licenses, transferring Live Sets and user content between your computer and Push, and additional functions.
Network connections (Push 3 Standalone)
Connect to |
Via |
Functions |
Internet |
Wi-Fi |
• Update Push software Note: A computer is not needed for the above functions. |
Computer on the same network |
Wi-Fi or Ethernet |
• Authorize Ableton Live licenses Learn more about Push 3 Wi-Fi and Ethernet Connections. |
Computer |
Push's hotspot |
• Transfer Live Projects and user content between your computer and Push 3 Note: When you connect a device to Push's Hotspot, you will not be able to use the internet on the device. |
USB connections
Connect to |
Via |
Functions |
| Computer | Push USB-C port |
• Control Ableton Live, using Push 3 in Control Mode • Use Push’s Audio interface as the audio input/output device in Live |
Class-compliant MIDI devices |
Push USB-A port |
• Control Push using MIDI controllers when in Standalone Mode • Control Live on your computer using MIDI controllers when in Control Mode |
For further information on Push USB power, refer to the Push 3 USB power FAQ.
For detailed information on Push 3’s features and functions and how to connect, visit the Push manual and features overview.