# Standalone Music Production Devices The Ableton Push Music Production is Enabled by MPE By Amy Duong | Published 2023-05-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ableton-push References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/the-new-ableton-push-is-an-mpe-enabled-standalone-music-production-powerhouse-081118260.html)  The new [Ableton Push](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launchkey-mk4) marks the third iteration of the system as the Push 2 was released in 2015. Now, 8 years later, the Ableton Push is released and it comes in two configurations as well as a basic controller for the price of $999 or with the processor for $1999. When users have the processor, it is able to function entirely as a [standalone instrument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-musical-instrument) and offers tight integration systems with Ableton Live 11 when it is connected to a computer. Other features include the [64 MPE-enabled pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano) that are integrated perfectly with Live's new updates and incorporated battery for untethered creation. If users choose to keep the controller-only variant, there is also the option to upgrade to a DIY kit later this year. Image Credit: Terrence O'Brien, Engadget ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Standalone Music Production Devices:** Opportunity for companies to develop and market standalone music production devices that offer tight integration with popular music production software. - **Mpe-enabled Music Production Devices:** Opportunity for companies to develop music production devices with MPE-enabled pads, which offer more expressive control over sounds, creating new avenues for music creation. - **DIY Music Production Kits:** Opportunity for companies to design and sell DIY kits that allow users to upgrade their existing music production devices instead of having to purchase new ones. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Technology:** Companies in the music technology industry can develop standalone music production devices and DIY kits that offer new features and functionalities to music producers. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can develop music production devices with MPE-enabled pads and other innovative features to tap into the growing market of music producers and hobbyists. - **Software Development:** Software development companies can collaborate with music technology firms to develop software that offers seamless integration with standalone music production devices, creating disruptive innovation opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Intuitive MIDI Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matrix-midi-controller.md) - [Portable Music Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-midi-controller.md) - [High-Quality Audio Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launchkey-mk4.md) - [Gaming Console Music Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-akai-pro-mpc.md) - [Beatmaking Controller Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slab-controller.md) - [Portable Miniature Music Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracker-mini.md) - [Playful Music Production Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mytracks.md) - [Standalone DJ Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rane-system-one.md)