The art and craft of music production come with an incredible amount of personal customization. Each producer has their go-to beats, instruments, effects, and parameter settings that they find themselves sailing back to time and again. The "Push 3 Preset Storer 1.0" by UnaVisionAgradable is the perfect tool for recording these favored concoctions, allowing you a revolutionary method to save and recall up to 20 sonic configurations in Ableton Live.
Designed for seamless integration with the Push 3 Standalone, this audio effect device eliminates the time-consuming process of manual adjustments. Forget about noting down your settings to replicate the exact feel of your last masterpiece. The preset storer has your back, saving not only device parameters on midi and audio tracks but including track volume and panning as well. This device offers an impressive degree of precision and detail, taking your music production expeditions to new heights.
Setting up the "Push 3 Preset Storer 1.0" is a breeze. Start off by creating a 'Global Presets' folder in your Push 3 User Library. All the presets you record will be housed in this folder under the moniker of your project, followed by "GP#.alc". The device then needs to be situated on your 'Master' track. Remember, the 'Master' track remains unaffected by preset changes, making it a secure location.
Choosing your parameter is as simple as dialing the number of the slot you wish to record. Turn the encoder counter-clockwise to store the preset and clockwise to read the preset. If you ever decide to rename your project, the process is just as streamlined. All you need to do is modify the preset files under 'Global Presets,' and you're done!
Moreover, the best part about this Max4Live device is that if your project has been saved, these presets will be stored on your hard drive and called up when the project is reopened. This capacity for project-specific recall is a distinctive feature of the "Push 3 Preset Storer 1.0" and one that sets it apart from contemporaries.
This useful tool is compatible with Live 12.0.5 and Max version 8.6.2. It guarantees a harmonious, uninterrupted creative flow, ensuring your favored configurations are a mere twist away. With zero updates since its addition on 19th June 2024 and no downloads, this hidden gem of a utility tool is yet to be discovered by many in the Ableton community. The device is commercially licensed and available for purchase on the UnaVisionAgradable Gumroad website.
The "Push 3 Preset Storer 1.0" stands as a testament to the ingenious ways producers can tailor their Ableton Live experience. It melds efficiency with precision, equipping you with the means to conserve your creativity and retrieve it, project after project. Don't let your perfect sonic configurations be a fleeting spark of brilliance; store them and relive the ingenuity whenever your music calls for it. Learn more about the device [here](https://maxforlive.com/library/device/10502/push-3-preset-storer).
Example Usage
Imagine you’re tinkering with a new track in Ableton Live, tweaking your synths and effects to perfection on several tracks. You’ve landed on a particular sound that you’d like to use in the future, or perhaps during a live performance, and you don’t want to lose the magic. The Push 3 Preset Storer is your solution.
First, make sure you have saved your Ableton Live project so that the Push 3 Preset Storer can correctly name and save your presets. Remember to create a “Global Presets” folder in your Push 3 User Library—if you haven’t done so already—to store your configurations.
Next, follow these simple steps:
- Drag and drop the Push 3 Preset Storer 1.0 device onto your Master track. This is crucial since the Master track will not be altered when you're triggering different presets.
- Carefully fine-tune your midi and audio tracks' devices to achieve the desired sound for your session. Take your time; once you store it, you can recall this exact sound anytime!
- With your parameters set, look at the Push 3 Preset Storer’s interface. You’ll see a rotary encoder and a number display. The numbers correspond to different 'slots' where you can store your configurations. Choose an available slot by dialing the desired number.
- To save your preset, turn the encoder counter-clockwise (CCW). You’ll notice the display flash briefly, indicating a successful save. Your preset, including your devices' parameters—and if you chose, the volume and panning of the tracks—is now saved to your selected slot.
- Need to recall your preset? Just dial the slot number again and turn the encoder clockwise (CW). Your saved parameters will snap back, instantly recreating your original sound configuration.
It's that easy! Now you can explore your creativity without the fear of losing your bespoke configurations, knowing that the Push 3 Preset Storer has got your back. Whether you’re experimenting in the studio or need quick recall on stage, this Max4Live device ensures no good sound setup is ever lost.
Once you've got the hang of the basics of Push 3 Preset Storer, it's time to explore the depth of this device in an Ableton Live set. Imagine you're deep into a live performance or an intricate production session when you stumble upon the perfect combination of effects for your lead synth track: a biting distortion, a dynamic flanger, and an ethereal reverb that just carries the melody to another dimension.
After meticulously tweaking each parameter to taste, you realize that this golden configuration is quintessential to your set, and you dread the thought of losing it. Here is where Push 3 Preset Storer shines. Instead of hastily jotting down settings or hoping your memory will serve you right, with this M4L device, you can immortalize your exact sound setup in moments. Here's how you do it at an intermediate level:
- Make sure your Ableton Live Project is named and saved - this ensures your presets will be stored correctly in the Push 3 user library.
- Navigate to the 'Master' track where you've wisely placed the Push 3 Preset Storer device for global access.
- Now, with your synth track selected and its effects aligned with your newfound sonic nirvana, glance at the Preset Storer's interface on the Push 3.
- On the device, pick a free slot, say 'Slot 5,' for your preset. You want to make sure it's a slot that's not already occupied by another favorite configuration.
- Turn the encoder counterclockwise (CCW) and watch as the device operates its magic, saving each dial setting, each fader position - the whole array of parameters that define your signature sound.
- A sense of relief washes over you as you now have your creation stored securely as 'YourProjectNameGP5.alc' within the 'Global Presets' folder. The next time you load up your project, your carefully crafted preset will be there, ready to be recalled.
- To summon your preset in future sessions or during live performance, simply select the same slot and turn the encoder clockwise (CW), instantly bringing your synth back to its former glory.
Feel free to explore the additional functions of Push 3 Preset Storer, like choosing whether to include volume and panning settings in your presets or focusing solely on the device parameters. As your collection of presets grows, keeping them organized by project name will save you time and allow for seamless transitions between diverse sonic landscapes. Remember, with Push 3 Preset Storer, your creative sweet spots are just a twist away, be it in the studio or on stage.
Further Thoughts
Imagine you are deep into a live set, manipulating sounds across multiple tracks with complex device chains. You've crafted a particular sonic landscape utilizing a combination of effects such as delay, reverb, distortion, and a custom-built Max for Live synthesizer. The audience is entranced, the energy in the room aligns perfectly with the aural environment you've created, and you know this moment is something special you'll want to revisit or evolve in future performances or in the studio.
Leveraging the 'Push 3 Preset Storer 1.0', you can seamlessly capture this ephemeral configuration and store it directly onto your Push 3 Standalone. Here's how you might do it:
- As the ethereal pads ebb and flow through a cavernous reverb and the bassline wobbles in syncopation with the kick, you tweak the parameters on your devices to reach the apex of your performance.
- On your Push 3 Standalone, you've designated a specific folder in the "User Library" named "Global Presets" as instructed, and your live project is saved with a unique name that reflects the energy of tonight's set—"Ethereal Pulse_August_2024."
- With the 'Push 3 Preset Storer' sitting neatly on the Master track, you make a final sweep over your parameters—ensuring your mix, panning, and device settings are precisely where you want them.
- Navigating to the Preset Storer on your Push 3, you select an empty slot—let's say slot 7—and you twist the encoder counterclockwise to store the preset. You can visibly confirm the action as the slot number blinks, storing the magical concoction of sound you've dialed in as "Ethereal Pulse_August_2024GP7.alc".
- As the night concludes and the crowd disperses, you're comforted by the knowledge that your sonic creation is now immortalized. The settings, once fleeting, can be revisited and loaded back into any session with the simple twist of an encoder on slot 7, beckoning the Push 3 Preset Storer to recall the arrangement of your devices just as they were in that moment.
For producers and performers, the 'Push 3 Preset Storer 1.0' represents more than a utility—it's a bridge between the transient nature of live performance and the permanence of studio production. Whether you're refining your live set for a studio recording or experimenting with variations of your live sound, the ability to store and recall complex configurations at your fingertips is nothing short of revolutionary.