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I figured this out. I guess the computer didn’t install push correctly as a midi device. The solution below resolved my issue. It wasn’t until I created a new midi configuration in Mac before it properly functioned as a controller and away from the “open live set and connect to computer” screen.

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[jur] wrote: ↑

Mon Aug 04, 2025 11:55 pm

In Live's Preferences > "Link, Tempo & MIDI" make sure there's no Push control surface selected in the MIDI area.

There is not. The only thing that is selected is track under input for port 1 and port 2. Same result

[jur] wrote: ↑

Mon Aug 04, 2025 10:34 pm

I'm not sure I really understand what's your question.
Are you wondering if P3 can be used in Standalone AND in Control mode simultaneously? If that's your question, then the answer is no.

No, the push remains stuck whenever entering control mode. Doesn’t allow for live control in control mode.

Was curious if anyone had ran into this problem with the Push 3 Standalone in control mode. I recently purchased the standalone version and all of the instructions say that simply plugging it in via the provided USB C cable included. However, once plugged in the push remains unusable and stuck on ...