MIDI grid controller with 64 pads for Ableton Live
Novation Launchpad X Overview
MIDI grid controller with 64 pads
RGB pads perfectly reflect Ableton Live session, and better recognize clips
Ableton Live integration
Four custom modes for using components, customizing mappings and controlling MIDI functionality via Launchpad X
Dynamic note and scale modes - allow you to effortlessly play melodies, etc. in the correct key
Speed and pressure sensitive - instruments can be played in an expressive way via pads
includes AbletonLive Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand ROVerb and Softube Time & Tone bundle
USB-C - USB-A cable included
power supply via USB cable
works only with a AbletonLive 10 version (or higher)
Novation celebrates the tenth anniversary of the popular Launchpad series and hereby presents the latest Generation of the classic 64-pad controller for AbletonLive - the Launchpad X. The MIDI grid controller is now even sleeker and offers a wealth of new features, including velocity and pressure sensitivity, note and scale modes, as well as capture MIDI, USB-C connectivity and more! It provides an affordable solution to record and expressive beats, melodies and ideas without mouse control in AbletonLive . It's a simple controller for performers and producers who want to easily and reliably fire off clips and scenes while benefiting from important control options during live performance.
For the grand entrance
Launchpad X delivers more direct control than ever before. The 64 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads Novation's most expressive grid yet, while the drum and note modes allow automatic switching between percussive and melodic instruments. The dedicated Record button can effortlessly wind up the sound in the process. Furthermore, four user-defined modes (in combination with the free "Components" app) are available, with the help of which MIDI data can be configured. In short. The device becomes a versatile controller hub for the entire studio.
Keeping ideas instead of forgetting them
Launchpad X's new Scale mode is used to filter all notes that do not belong to the key specified by User. If nothing is currently being recorded, pressing the Capture MIDI button allows any note last played in AbletonLive to be recorded afterwards. This keeps the focus on the performance, while you can forget about the computer for a while.
Included Software
Includes AbletonLive Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Soft Time & Tone Bundle, Klevgrand R0Verb and DAW Cassette, Sound Collective; exclusive to Novation Consumer.
New Launchpad support in Logic Pro X
With version 10.5, LiveLoops makes its way into Apple's Logic Pro X. For the first time, cell-based Loops can be
usedfor output and associated performance capabilities on the popular music software. The Launchpad, with its 8 x 8 grid of colored and expressive pads, enhances the experience with LiveLoops and equally simplifies workflows in Logic
Solid build quality, pads and operation. 4x Custom modes and components expand the possibilities even further, not just an essential controller for live. I upgraded from a mk1. Can’t be beaten for the price.
It’s was a good piece of hardware that really was simple to use and saved a lot of time. There was more time to get on with the creative side and was not bogged down with slot of technical issues.
Yesterday in the night i finally had time to try the Launchpad X (no internet at home!), but i only could get it lights flickering on plugin it in. I was a bit dissappointed.
Later i took it to my workplace with internet and found a solution for that. You have really push the USBC connector a lot into the Launchpad X, otherwise i wont be recognized and proper connects to windows. Was really happy it finally worked. (Would be nice if Novation had mentioned this somewhere - i mean its a new product, you dont want to break something and therefore be very careful plugin the USB cable in) Having this out of the way, the Launchpad X connected w/o anything else and it was also quickly recognized by Live 11 and ready to be used.
Anyway, otherwise i love the pads, they feel very good and its a very cool way to play synths, drums, etc. And its always very portable, i mean the mini version is smaller, but does have no velocity sensitivity and not aftertouch. So i decided for the X version.
The software you get is really entensive: One piano from XLN Audio, Live Lite (not that already have 5 licenses), AAS Session Bundle, Tutorials. etc
Very happy decided for this version.
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