Industry May 28, 2026
Lego Origins of Ableton's Push Instrument
"I chopped up a bunch of other products and sampled the parts of them that I wanted,” he says
Originally published by
MusicRadar
Jesse Terry from Ableton has shared details about the early development of the company's Push hardware instrument, revealing its origins in Lego prototypes. Early versions involved extensive experimentation with the placement of buttons, emphasizing a playful and non-permanent design approach.
Terry explained that the process included deconstructing other products and utilizing desired components. This iterative, hands-on method contributed to the evolution of the Push instrument. Originally reported by MusicRadar.