“No, we do not intend to add four more instrument tracks to Move”: Ableton responds to critics of Move’s limited track count [Video]

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.

The device isn’t without its limitations, and the one that prompted the most pushback from Ableton’s user base is Move’s limited track count. Move is equipped with four tracks, each of which can hold a single Drum …