Novation Launchpad Mini MK3, Portable MIDI 64-Pad, USB Grid Controller for Ableton Live and Logic Pro Performances, Black

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These Launchpads also let you choose functions on the pads, changing how the grid works with Ableton. For example, the Mini can be set to have the bottom row of pads being Stop/Solo/Mute controls, while the other pads still show the Session grid. The Launchpad X features velocity-sensitive pads which respond to how hard they are pressed and after-touch allowing you to push the pad after pressing it for additional MIDI control.

Whichever software you're using, Launchpad Pro lets you control it and any piece of external hardware. Plug it straight into Logic Pro and play it like a keyboard, or connect the MIDI ports to Bass Station II and play riffs on your grid. Immediately play your clips:The 2.0 Firmware introduces the exciting Custom Mode keystroke widget. You can keep the momentum going with your music by assigning essential DAW shortcuts using Novation’s Components for a faster, more intuitive workflow and endless creative options. Stay focused on developing your musical ideas with ease. Softube Time & Tone Bundle – Consists of Powerful Reverb, Delay, Distortion & Mastering Tool Plug-Ins.

Launchpad Mini is the easiest way to get hands-on with clip-launching in Ableton Live and Logic Pro. Our most compact and portable grid controller gives you everything you need to start performing – and it'll fit in your bag. Ableton Live is a powerful music composition tool, used by everyone from bedroom producers to the biggest artists in the world. Are you an expert user? In Logic Pro 10.6, Launchpad X and Launchpad Mini [MK3] devices no longer need to be rotated to properly display the Live Loops grid, as was required in v10.5. However, there are orientation options in Logic’s settings that allow you to choose vertical or rotated arrangement, to suit your preference. This flexibility provides a much more cohesive experience, allowing you to seamlessly jump between different modes. Features

Three Customisable Modes – Components Allow you to Customise Mappings to Suit Your Preferences. Control MIDI from the Launchpad Mini. Out of the box it’s surprisingly compact (a few mm smaller than the Mk2) and visually at least looks like a scaled-down Launchpad X. Construction is solid and the rubberised base keeps it stable. It’s easy to use straight away with a range of presets for you to get started with, as well as giving the more experienced user the flexibility to create their unique sounds. Ableton Live Lite – Popular Electronic-Music Creation Software, Organise, Arrange & Manipulate Your Sounds. The main difference between the Launchpad Mini and Launchpad MK2 is the RGB light system. The Launchpad MK2 has an RGB light system that provides more information, such as the colours of Ableton clips, shown on the hardware. The Launchpad Mini MK1 and 2 do not have the RGB light system and contain only 4 colours (Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red).

Ableton Live Lite - The renowned electronic music creation software, with seamless Launchkey integration. With effects, instruments, sounds and all kinds of creative features included – everything you need to make any kind of music. Components has a number of widgets including unipolar and bipolar faders (horizontal and vertical), chromatic and scale specific keyboards, 4x4 drum grid, MIDI note button, MIDI CC button and MIDI Program Change. Each has selectable MIDI channel, CC, value and colour settings, and widgets can be freely combined as long as they fit within the 8x8 grid. The Mini MK3 and X work with Ampify apps on the iPhone, whereas the older ones do not. Launchpad Pro MK3 The 8x8 grid of RGB pads light up to match the colour of your clips in Ableton, so you can concentrate on triggering and combining your loops and ideas. Get new melodies, rhythms and sounds flying from your fingertips with Launchkey Mini’s easy yet powerful arpeggiator. Fixed Chord mode takes your ideas further, adding a customisable fixed chord shape that follows you up the keyboard. Add dynamic, expressive rhythms with 16 super-sensitive pads for drumming and clip launch.

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The Launchpad Pro also has a DC power connection and MIDI I/O to be used as a standalone device with other hardware.

The Launchpad Mini MK3 and Launchpad X also feature RGB pads. Both of these Launchpads use a USB-C port. In the box, you’ll get a USB-C to A cable. Both have the option of setting brightness and customisation through Components (see our guide HERE). You can store up to 3 custom modes.

With Launchpad X [MK3], you can now go even bigger with an additional 4 Custom Modes, giving you a total of 8 Custom mode slots to experiment with the new Custom mode additions and take your music to new places. We know you just want to get up and running. Don't worry, we'll get you started. To help guide us, please tell us what you're hoping to do.