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Novation Launchpad Ableton Live Controller with 64 RGB Backlit Pads (8x8 Grid)
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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For beginners | 3.7 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
Value for money | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.2 |
Tech Support | 3.9 | 3.6 | — | 4.0 | 3.2 |
Portability | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
Easy to use | — | — | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.5 |
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hardware interface | usb2.0 | usb | usb | usb | usb |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB |
model year | — | 2022 | — | 2021 | 2023 |
weight | 1.98 pounds | 0.86 pounds | — | 1.5 pounds | 810 grams |
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Product information
Item Weight | 1.98 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 9.45 x 9.45 x 0.98 inches |
ASIN | B00YR47GQQ |
Item model number | AMS-LAUNCHPAD-S-MK2 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #19,939 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #139 in Computer Recording MIDI Controllers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 3, 2015 |
Color Name | Black |
Connector Type | USB |
Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
Musical Style | Electronic |
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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.
Top Brand: Novation
From the manufacturer
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 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.
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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.
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Get CreativeAs well as using your pads to launch clips and create entire songs, you can also use them to control your mixer. |
Make Music Straight AwayComplete with Ableton Live Lite, 4GB of royalty-free Loopmasters samples and the Novation Bass Station and V Station VST and AU plug-in synthesizers. |
LoopmastersNow expanded from 1GB to a whopping 4GB, the Loopmasters sample library is included with every Novation Product. |
Launchpad ArcadeLaunchpad 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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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Included: Launchpad Mini, USB connector, Ableton Live 9 Lite code, and Manual
IMPORTANT NOTES: It's Ableton Live 9 LITE, and the upgraded version will run you a pretty penny (I believe over $300, I'll check this). You can do a lot with lite, but just know that it's not the fully unlocked version. Also, check Ableton live 9's minimum computer requirements just to make sure your computer can actually run it. If you don't know how to check, download the program and use the 30 day trail to see how it runs on your computer.
Pros: Super fun, Good intro. to launchpads, Affordable, and Ableton Live 9 Lite code for free.
Cons:Learning curve, Basically limited to 4 colors, hard to adjust sensitivity (if possible at all).
Ramble: If you put in the time and effort, you will love this product. I've had it for 3 days and after looking up multiple guides, finding templates, and messing around with the program, I have a good grasp on what you do to have fun using this product. Also, you need to either read the manual or watch YouTube videos on what the numbers and letters do. Not knowing what these do WILL mess with outcome of your project. If you're looking for more colors for your projects (RGB spectrum), buy the $150.00 model of this product. However, I would start with this model if you are just starting, just to make sure you actually want to delve into the world of launchpads. I had no problems with the website or product which I've heard other individuals have had, so just know that it could happen to you and that you should try to be patient with Novation when filing a report.
Conclusion: This is a great product. Buy it if you're interested in this field of music and enjoy it for what it is. If you know for sure you want to invest your time and money into launchpads, buy the $150.00 one so that you can make unbelievably cool light shows while playing music (also the interface is easier to understand with this model).
Extra Notes: Watch YouTube videos 100% (especially over the setup), find an easy to understand template (I don't remember what template I used but i'll link it soon), and don't give up on learning it (It's difficult, but worth it).
Extra Extra Notes: Sorry for being repetitive.
Upcoming: I'll post a short video on what I can currently do/what it can do, I'll link a good template and a few important guides, and i'll post a picture of it.
It works perfectly to trigger events in djay and receives MIDI messages back to the Launchpad from djay. This allows me to set up LED colors on the Launchpad to indicate loops that aren't playing and then change color to indicate loops that are when I trigger them (then switching colors back when I tab buttons to stop the loops).
The button action is somewhat solid. The problem with these pad controllers is always the balance between too hard (but is less likely to stick or record two taps when you meant one) or too soft (which can be more comfortable to the touch but is too sensitive and accidentally registers double hits). This tends toward the softer side but is not terrible.
Since the buttons are small (each button is less than an inch square), it's easy to miss and hit adjacent buttons. However, the small size of the entire unit is nice when you want to keep your rig tiny. It's also super light weight yet seems solid enough for live performance.
Lights are plenty bright when powered by the hub or a laptop so dark or bright gigs are doable. Note that this has a special low powered/dimmer LEDs mode where it can be powered by just an iPad. I tried it once and it seems to work well.
There's also a fairly robust iOS app dedicated to this controller that was fun to try out but too expensive to subscribe to for what it does. There's no lite version so you gotta pay monthly for the privilege.
You install ableton lite and ampify and you have tons of premade sounds at your disposal, then double if you sign up with thier website, or you can subscribe (unfortunately not just buy) to TONS of sounds if you get bored with what it comes with (then you're learning!) but you can find sound packs and other vsts that aren't on subscription services, or even cost any money.
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 color track is on whatever row. 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 looking at the computer.