Released in October, Ableton Move is a standalone groovebox and controller designed for fast and intuitive music-making. Equipped an OS that shares many similarities with Ableton's iOS app, Note, Move is a stripped-back and portable alternative to the company's Push controller that's significantly more affordable at $449.
As is the case with pretty much any notable release in the music tech world, Move drew both high praise and pointed criticism from the online community. In our review, we described Push as an "excellent sketchpad and handy Live controller" that was great for roughing out rhythmic and melodic ideas, while noting that it was a device that some might struggle to integrate into their creative workflow.
