Impressively, the pads now transmit velocity, pressure and aftertouch, making it a more useful and playable proposition than might be expected. The X is indeed super-thin, but not at the cost of fragility. It’s also possible to obtain manuals and firmware updates through the regular Novation support pages. The app is preferable because the web version only works on Chrome and Opera browsers, and I don’t want to install an extra browser just to update a bit of hardware. Extra functionality is available through the Novation Components web page or downloadable app. Upon connection, both Launchpads appear as USB storage devices there are links to online help material inside, as well as downloads for the software bundle, extra sample content and any firmware updates. For existing Live users, the bundle includes other enticements, such as two months’ subscription to the Splice online sound library, Sound Collective membership, and various plug-ins from AAS, Klevgrand, Softube, and XLN Audio. Use the buttons down the right to launch scenes, or to access mixer functions for Volume, Pan, Sends, Stop, and Mute.īoth Launchpads include a downloadable software bundle, featuring the inevitable copy of Ableton Live Lite. Navigation and mode buttons are arrayed along the top – from left to right, they run: Session, Note, Custom, followed by a new Capture MIDI button. There’s USB C and Kensington at the back, and a mini jack for MIDI out. The Launchpad X is the larger of the two devices, measuring 241 x 241 x 17.5mm, which is still pretty svelte. Launch sequence engagedĮach package contains the relevant Launchpad and a USB C-A cable. Let’s see if these new Launchpads have future-proofed the concept for the 2020s. Now, Novation celebrate ten years of the Launchpad by releasing the Launchpad X and the Launchpad Mini Mk 3. Since then, the ‘Launch’ range has developed, while at the same time competition from other companies has intensified. The original Novation Launchpad was designed to be a physical representation of the clips and scenes available in the Session View of Ableton Live.
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