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Novation Launchpad Ableton Live Controller with 64 RGB Backlit Pads (8x8 Grid)

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Launchpad
Brand Novation
Connectivity Technology USB
Special Feature Portable
Included Components User Manual
Color Black

About this item

  • Launchpad integrates with Ableton Live, after a quick and easy setup, giving you the ability to create and perform your own music. If you already have Ableton Live it must be version 9.2 or greater to work with Launchpad
  • 64 RGB pads light up to match the color of your clips in Live; see at a glance what's loaded, playing, and recording
  • Bright, colorful pads make the unit stand out just from USB power - when you're on stage or creating an exciting Launchpad light show video for YouTube
  • Use the grid to play drums and samples with pads pre-mapped to Ableton Lives drum rack; start and stop loops, arm tracks, and control volumes, pans and sends
  • Launchpad Arcade is an interactive demo that you can use with or without your Launchpad for immediate playability, right out of the box. NOTE: Refer the User Manual before use, Powered USB hub and camera connection kit or USB camera adapter (not included) required for use with iOS devices. Novation now offers a 3-Year Warranty on this and all other Novation products.

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Tech Support
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Portability
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Easy to use
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model year
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weight
1.98 pounds
0.86 pounds
1.5 pounds
810 grams

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Warranty Manual [PDF 1.64 MB] Reference Guide - How to use Manual [PDF ] User manual Manual [PDF ]

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What's in the box

  • User Manual
  • Product Description

    If you use Ableton Live, you need a Launchpad. Its 8 x 8 grid of pads has become ubiquitous with the evolution of electronic music, letting you launch clips, play drum racks, and control your mixer - all while creating awesome lightshows. Launchpad integrates immediately and seamlessly with Ableton Live, without any setup. The pads are lit by RGB LEDs, which match the color of your clips in your session view, so you can see at a glance what's playing. You can use them to launch clips, play drums, start and stop loops, arm tracks, and control volumes, pans and sends - and anything else you can imagine with Max for Live. Launchpad is totally portable: lightweight, easy to pack and carry around, and fully USB bus powered - so there's no need for power sockets. You can also link it up with more Launchpad's or other Launch products to build yourself a fully hands-on Ableton Live studio, by combining Launch Control, Launch Control XL, or Launch key. Complete with Ableton Live Lite, 1GB of pro-quality Loop masters samples and the Novation Bass Station VST and AU plug-in synthesizer, Launchpad comes with everything you need to start making great music. It also supports Novation Launchpad App, so you can use its RGB pads with your iPad too.

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    From the manufacturer

     The iconic grid instrument for Ableton Live.

    The iconic grid instrument for Ableton Live. If you use Ableton Live, you need a Launchpad. Its 8 x 8 grid has become ubiquitous with the evolution of electronic music, letting you launch clips, play drum racks and control your mixer, all while creating impressive lightshows.

     The ultimate professional grid controller

    The ultimate professional grid controller for software and hardware control, 64 velocity and pressure sensitive 'Daylight Bright' pads with full RGB feedback let you navigate instantly around your set-up.

    Control Your Music Software

    Sound Collective
    Sound Collective

    Receive free versions of the innovative software instruments and creative FX from developers we admire, also discounts to help make the most of third-party software, exclusive to Novation customers.

    Control Your Music Software

    Launchpad integrates with Ableton Live, after a quick and easy setup, giving you the ability to create and perform your own music.

    Create Eye-Catching Performances

    Bright, colorful pads make the unit stand out just from USB power; on stage or when creating exciting Launchpad light show videos that are all over YouTube.

    Get Creative

    Make Music Straight Away

    Loopmasters

    Launchpad Arcade

    Get Creative

    As well as using your pads to launch clips and create entire songs, you can also use them to control your mixer.

    Make Music Straight Away

    Complete with Ableton Live Lite, 4GB of royalty-free Loopmasters samples and the Novation Bass Station and V Station VST and AU plug-in synthesizers.

    Loopmasters

    Now expanded from 1GB to a whopping 4GB, the Loopmasters sample library is included with every Novation Product.

    Launchpad Arcade

    Launchpad Arcade is a place where you can get straight into making music with Launchpad's familiar clip-based user interface. The quick setup guide will fast-track you to the action where you can easily perform tracks and light shows. Launchpad Arcade works inside the Google Chrome browser.

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    Clip Launch, Scene Launch, Stop Clip -
    Pads 8x8 (64) Classic Pads 8x8 (64) Classic Pads 8x8 (64) Mini Pads N/A
    Pads Lighting RGB (Multicolor) RGB (Multicolor) 4 Colors 4 Colors
    Valocity Sensitivity - - -
    Poly Aftertouch - - -
    3.5MM MIDI In & Out - - -
    USB USB USB Micro USB USB
    Host Connectivity USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0
    Compatibility Mac/PC* Mac/PC* Mac/PC*/iPad Mac/PC*
    *Compatible with Mac OSX 10.9 and Windows 8 or above

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    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    3,708 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, value, sound board and appearance of the audio midi controller. They mention that its a pretty good product, great for the price and an amazing musical instrument. That said, some complain about the software and the buttons.

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    100 customers mention82 positive18 negative

    Customers like the quality of the audio midi controller. For example, they say it's a pretty good product, the pads are very quality made, and it' s the best piece of music equipment that they can purchase. Some say that the programmable lights are fun to use and that it works great if using with FL Studio.

    "...Pros: Super fun, Good intro. to launchpads, Affordable, and Ableton Live 9 Lite code for free...." Read more

    "...It works perfectly to trigger events in djay and receives MIDI messages back to the Launchpad from djay...." Read more

    "...Build quality is excellent, worth getting this for cheaper than the new one for rgb imo, you won't lose any information unless you MUST see what..." Read more

    "...Includes USB cord.- Nice RGB colors.- Quality is great.- Great for Beginners and Intermediate users.-..." Read more

    26 customers mention19 positive7 negative

    Customers like the value of the audio midi controller. They say it's a great product for the price, a relatively inexpensive upgrade that gives a considerable amount of utility, and a good buy.

    "...Conclusion:- The cost of this device is well worth for what I spent which is $119.99 USD (OG Value Price: $149.99)." Read more

    "...It is a great product for the price if you use ableton live. if you are just launching clips of live sets... this product is good enough...." Read more

    "...app dedicated to this controller that was fun to try out but too expensive to subscribe to for what it does...." Read more

    "...This is a relatively inexpensive upgrade that gives a considerable amount of utility." Read more

    21 customers mention17 positive4 negative

    Customers like the sound board. They say it's an amazing musical instrument for beginners to experts, and it'll simplify the musical creative process. Customers also say the soundboard makes nice sounds.

    "...In conclusion, although the launchpad is useful for making some awesome beats really easily, this feature was not something I was looking for in an..." Read more

    "...I am glad that we bought it as the music produced by the instrument is amazing and captivating! We just love it...." Read more

    "...and integrating it into my daily work, I have found myself to be more creative and efficient. Strongly recommend" Read more

    "...Once we got the hang of it, every song sounds like a winner! Lol." Read more

    19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the audio midi controller. They say it's very nice, captivating, and nifty. Some customers also mention that it makes jamming easier and a lot more awesome.

    "...Ableton Live 10 Lite is provided for free within the package.- Nice and lightweight.Cons:-..." Read more

    "...we bought it as the music produced by the instrument is amazing and captivating! We just love it...." Read more

    "...It is very cool!" Read more

    "...and sample tracks to the 64 buttons makes jamming easier and a lot more awesome...." Read more

    16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the size of the audio midi controller. They mention that it's plenty big enough for their larger hands, and offers the advantages of compact size, durability, and an affordable price. Some say that the pads are not responsive, but they fit perfectly. The mini is very good and fits snugly on their desk without getting in the way.

    "...However, the small size of the entire unit is nice when you want to keep your rig tiny...." Read more

    "...The mini is plenty big enough for my larger hands and some buttons have guide bumps (like home-row keys) to help you find the right button while..." Read more

    "...Pros: small, thin, color coded, able to do a lot with pre set ableton live sets..." Read more

    "...the mini is very good but the pads are not repsponsive it fits me perfectly but your paying $100 for the midi controller with no rgb and the pads..." Read more

    108 customers mention53 positive55 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the audio midi controller. Some mention that it's perfect & simple to use, and the set up was rather easy. They say it' s great for beginners and intermediate users, and Ableton makes it easy for you to record the tracks you create by jamming on the pads. However, others say that the velocity in the pads and the instructions were a tad bit confusing. It took them a while to set it up, and it certainly is not plug-and-play straight from the box as it seems. However, some recommend it, although it requires a lot of patience to learn how to use it.

    "...Nice RGB colors.- Quality is great.- Great for Beginners and Intermediate users.-..." Read more

    "...Cons:Learning curve, Basically limited to 4 colors, hard to adjust sensitivity (if possible at all)...." Read more

    "When I first got this, I loved it. The set up was rather easy, and I was able to start practicing a project file that I found online...." Read more

    "...His one complain was the lack of instructions, but there is an online user manual that is something like 635 pages, if anyone has the patience for..." Read more

    19 customers mention8 positive11 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the buttons of the audio midi controller. Some mention that the buttons were very responsive, just like in the session view, and the Pro has better pads, better round buttons, and is easier to use. However, others say that the button action is somewhat solid, and some buttons have guide bumps to help you; while others say the buttons are difficult to press and you only sometimes hear them. Some complain that the keys are easy to miss and hit adjacent buttons, as they are small and less than an inch square. Overall, the buttons have mixed reviews and opinions are mixed.

    "...Since the buttons are small (each button is less than an inch square), it's easy to miss and hit adjacent buttons...." Read more

    "...The mini is plenty big enough for my larger hands and some buttons have guide bumps (like home-row keys) to help you find the right button while..." Read more

    "...every time I plugged it in it kept freezing and becoming unresponsive after pressing a few buttons, and the only way I could do anything about it..." Read more

    "...The buttons are rubber(?), and have a very good firm feel when you press them.The included software is...eh...." Read more

    19 customers mention0 positive19 negative

    Customers are not happy with the software that comes with the audio midi controller. They say it's very finicky, clunky, and difficult to use. Some customers also mention that the software did not come with hardware and software.

    "...All in all, I love the hardware, the included software isn’t too great if you don’t have a midi controller, and intro gives a taste of ableton, but..." Read more

    "...This means that this project is unplayble. Well, that wasnt really the messege, but thats what it meant...." Read more

    "...card with this product, so I could not register it, and could not download the software. Complete waste of time...." Read more

    "...The only reason I give it a 4/5 stars is because it comes with a life version of the software which is still great but you cannot do custom lighting..." Read more

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    Best thing I've ever bought on amazon ...
    Really great came in at least one week and I got it up and running playing beats the third day I had it . I'm 11 and really like it and it is widely recommended . Only buy it if u have a good ear for music. The software is tricky and sometimes frustrating but in the end it's a great thing and I'd highly recommend it
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