How to Sync Ableton Push 3 with External Hardware – PROPERLY!
Ableton Push 3 MIDI Sync: How to Fix Timing Issues with External Gear. Are you struggling with MIDI sync issues on the Ableton Push 3 Standalone? In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to set up your Push 3 with an external MIDI clock to keep your hardware synths, drum machines, and sequencers perfectly in time.
What You’ll Learn:
How to sync external devices using Push 3’s built-in MIDI Out
A comparison between Push 3 MIDI and an external MIDI clock (Multiclock)
The difference between audio sync and MIDI sync, and which one is better
How to eliminate jitter and latency for accurate timing
Why an external clock can be a game-changer for live performances
I will also explain who actually needs a MIDI clock. You may not need one if you are playing external synths in note mode. However, accurate synchronisation is essential if you use drum machines, sequencers, or arpeggiators.
MIDI Clock Used in This Video: https://thmn.to/thoprod/568827?offid=...
Have you experienced sync issues with Push 3? Are you using an external clock or relying on the built-in MIDI? Share your experience in the comments.
Time Stamps
00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Who SHOULDN'T get a MIDI clock?
02:13 - Push 3 MIDI Sync
04:21 - Can you hear the latency?
04:30 - Set up
07:10 - How to find how much latency you have
09:18 - Test results 1
11:36- Do you need a MIDI Clock?
13:40 - Test 2
15:14 - Is this a BIG problem?
17:40 - Multiclock set up
20:39 - Final test and comparison
23:04- Final thoughts
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I’m Craig, a professional musician and music technology teacher working at universities online and across London, UK. I make videos that look at easy and fun ways to get started in music production.
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