The Launchpad Control Surface communicates
bi-directionally with the software to give users real-time session
feedback: now you really can Play Live. Launchpad ships with a
dedicated 'Launchpad edition' of Ableton Live 8, but can control almost
any other music software using Novation's award-winning 'Automap'
control software.
Launchpad has been jointly designed by
Novation and Ableton, to bring the features of Live to the fingertips
of the modern musician. The 8x8 grid of backlit buttons addresses a
multitude of functions, with the help of mode selectors that transport
the user around the Live interface.
Flip from launching clips
to tweaking mixer settings in a stroke. Launch your song into a heavy
build-up, then switch to a synth or a drum machine for an impromptu
solo at the touch of a button. It's all possible on Launchpad, and all
without touching the mouse or keyboard!
The device itself is
bus-powered from a single USB connection, and has a ten-inch square
desktop footprint. Rubber feet ensure Launchpad stays secure on the
surface on which it's placed, and an optional padded neoprene travel
sleeve is available. It ships with a USB cable, plus a DVD ROM with Mac
and PC installers for a special 'Launchpad Version' of Ableton Live 8,
as well as 1GB of sample content from Loopmasters and Mike The Drummer.
It also comes Automap enabled.
Automap Control
Launchpad can also control other DAWs and plug-ins using Novation's
Automap control software. Automap can assign controls to software
parameters on VST/AU/RTAS/TDM plug-ins by simply clicking on them, and
touching a controller!
Automap-enabled For instant, intelligent control over VST/AU/RTAS/TDM plug-ins and all MIDI compatible standalone software applications.
See what you're triggering
Automap provides a customizable heads-up transparent display across
your computer screen. Ideal for seeing at a glance samples that you're
about to trigger.
Unleash the power of QWERTY keyboard shortcuts
Automap PRO, an optional upgrade available to purchase online, lets
you assign almost any computer keyboard shortcut, and combinations
thereof, to Launchpads buttons.
Old-school MIDI control
Utilising Automap, Launchpad can operate as a standard MIDI
controller, creating custom MIDI maps with 72 of its buttons
transmitting either CC or MIDI note data.
Flexible trigger platform for Max MSP and Reaktor programmers
Programmers can utilise variable brightness and multi-colour LED
states to their full advantage when designing new and innovative tools
in Max MSP and Reaktor.
Launchpad and Max for Live
Max is a visual programming environment which allows you to custom
build instruments and effects. Ableton announced 'Max for Live' when
they launched Live 8. This means that Max and Ableton are now
integrated, so you can build your own instruments (or tweak other
people's) within Live.
Launchpad
can be used to control these instruments. For example, parameters on
Max for Live's step sequencer can be triggered using Launchpad's
buttons. Launchpad gives you a huge amount of visual feedback. Multiple
colours and brightnesses across different buttons display visual
information about whether the note is on, the velocity, note length,
pitch, and whatever else you want to see!
Novation have created
a Max for Live step sequencer patch utilizing Launchpad's multi-colour
and brightness variations, available to download from:
www.novationmusic.com
Launchpad supports multiple unit
operation. Connect up to 3 Launchpads at a time. Expand your grid with
multiple Launchpads, or have one Launchpad dedicated to mixer mode, and
the other to launching clips.
Multiple units
Launchpad supports multiple unit operation. Connect up to 3 Launchpads
at a time. Expand your grid with multiple Launchpads, or have one
Launchpad dedicated to mixer mode, and the other to launching clips.
Novation's
Automap-enabled controllers work seamlessly togethera ZeRO SL MkII to
control the mix, whilst Launchpad triggers clips!
Features:
- A compact controller designed to give the most interactive experience possible in Ableton Live
- An 8x8 grid of square multi-colour back-lit buttons allows you to communicate bi-directionally with the software
- Launch Clips and Scenes provides shortcuts to the different areas of Ableton's control window
- Dedicated Ableton Live Modes provide shortcuts to the different areas of Ableton's control window
- Session Overview allows the user to jump around eight-channel sections of the Live session
- Max for Live control
- Works with any DAW software as a standard MIDI controller
Specs:
Physical controls and Indicators
64 (8x8 grid) square multi-colour back-lit buttons
8 round multi-colour back-lit system buttons (assignable)
8 round multi-colour back-lit function buttons (not assignable)
Connectivity
L-shaped USB 1.1 connector.
Minimum Operational Requirements
Macintosh
OS: 10.4, or later recommended
Computer: G4 or faster / Intel Mac
Memory (RAM): 512 MB RAM / 1 GB recommended
Windows
OS: Windows XP, Vista or 7
Computer: 1.5 GHz or faster
Memory (RAM): 512 MB RAM / 1 GB recommended
Dimensions
Unit: W = 240 mm / 9.45 , H = 20 mm / 0.79 , D = 240 mm / 9.45
Box: W = 308 mm / 12.13 , H = 90 mm / 20.98 , D = 320 mm / 12.6
Weights
unit weight: 717gms /unit
boxed weight: 1kg/unit
