Control Ableton Looper with Push in Session View

One of the most powerful combinations in Ableton Live is using Looper together with Push. In this guide, we show you how to get full visual feedback on your looper directly on Push – perfect for live performance.

Why Use Looper with Push?

Ableton Live's Looper is an incredibly versatile tool for live performance. But one of the biggest challenges is keeping track of where you are in your loop – especially when you're focused on singing, playing, or beatboxing.

By integrating Looper in Session View and controlling it with Push, you get:

• Visual feedback – See exactly where you are in your loop directly on Push's display
• Hands-on control – Start, stop, overdub, and undo without looking at the computer
• Synchronization – Your looper is perfectly synced with your project tempo
• Flexibility – Build complex layers of sound in real-time

Who Is This Setup For?

This looper setup is ideal for:

• Singers – Build harmonies and backing vocals live on stage
• Beatboxers – Layer beats and sounds on top of each other
• Instrumentalists – Guitarists, keyboard players, or anyone with an instrument
• Electronic musicians – Add an organic, live dimension to your set
• Experimental producers – Explore new creative possibilities in real-time

Benefits of Session View Integration

By running your Looper in Session View instead of as a simple plugin, you get some important advantages:

1. Better overview – You can see all your loops as clips in Session View
2. Easy routing – Send different loops to different effect chains
3. Scene integration – Trigger loops together with other clips via scenes
4. Recording – Record your loops directly to arrangement

Getting Started

Watch the video above for a complete walkthrough of the setup. Ras shows you step-by-step how to:

• Set up Looper in Session View
• Map controls to Push
• Get visual feedback on loop position
• Use overdub and undo functions

Want to Learn More About Ableton Live and Push?

In our Ableton Live Level 1 course, you'll learn fundamental music production and get hands-on experience with Ableton Push. We cover everything from beat-making to live performance techniques.

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Ras 'Kata' Kjærbo

Ras Kjærbo is an Ableton Certified Trainer and one of the driving forces behind Rumkraft. He teaches Ableton Live and music production, and is passionate about sharing his knowledge on everything from sound design to live performance techniques.

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