Novation Lauchpad

[hectic]

I got a Novation Launchpad controller for Ableton Live last week and just wanted to sing it's praises from the roof tops! If you are an Ableton Live user and are looking for a midi controller that basically does everything you want (launch clips, control levels and more) then the Launchpad is the one to go for. Definitely a winner!

http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/4 ... oller.html

[abZ]

Yeah man I have been eyeing this through the window for a bit now. It actually got me thinking about doing a live thing. I need monitors too tho

[hectic]

Yeah man I have been eyeing this through the window for a bit now. It actually got me thinking about doing a live thing. I need monitors too tho

Yeah using it live would be cool as it's lights are pretty good to look at and moving between functions of Live is so easy and fast

[kinggraham]

Only problem I've found is that when I tried to run it with any other Automap controllers, it can be a bit temperamental. Or maybe I'm just not doing it right. Also if you've got Ableton 8 and Max for Live you can get a step sequencer template off the Novation website for free, which is pretty handy.

[Pedro Sánchez]

Yeh gotta get one of these, next payday, was gonna hold out for a monome kit but it seems pointless with all the stuff the Launchpad can do for it's price.

[cloak and dagger]

Only problem I've found is that when I tried to run it with any other Automap controllers, it can be a bit temperamental. Or maybe I'm just not doing it right. Also if you've got Ableton 8 and Max for Live you can get a step sequencer template off the Novation website for free, which is pretty handy.

Wow, that's exactly what I want a Launchpad for...unfortunately I don't have Live 8 or Max for Live...I wish it could do that out of the box, personally

[nosssweat]

Hey i just bought the launchpad and im running live 7, but for some reason when i try to set it up in preferences the launchpad only shows up in the input and output, not the control surface, so therefore its not lighting up or working for me, if anyone has any ideas that would be amazing as i really dont feel like taking it back lol.

[myst]

Hey i just bought the launchpad and im running live 7, but for some reason when i try to set it up in preferences the launchpad only shows up in the input and output, not the control surface, so therefore its not lighting up or working for me, if anyone has any ideas that would be amazing as i really dont feel like taking it back lol.

Basically, i had the same problem when i got mine. If your using live 7, it needs to be the newest version (7.18), so if youve brought it, you can upgrade for free.
If your using live 8, it needs to be 8.6

Hope this helps

[tripaddict]

they look sick ... esp if you can use them like this ....



this video has made me want on although i know theres another sicker dnb vid on utube

[WatchYourStep]

If you wanted to use one for "DJing", could you fade a song/3-band eqs in and out w/ it?

[hectic]

If you wanted to use one for "DJing", could you fade a song/3-band eqs in and out w/ it?

There's a lot you can do with it that I haven't yet discovered but you can accurately set levels and fades with it by going to the mixer section and then selecting vol down the right hand side.

On the version of Live issue, you definitely need to upgrade to the latest version possible, whether that's Live 7 or 8. And also make sure that the Automap drivers are fully installed. I made the mistake of just plugging it in and starting Live without installing the drivers from the supplied disc and surprise surprise it didn't work!

[jsills]

If you wanted to use one for "DJing", could you fade a song/3-band eqs in and out w/ it?

this is my main question about it as well. im thinking about this but i would def rather faders and knobs to tweak. also thinking about the MPD32 if anyone has any insight into pros and cons.

[WatchYourStep]

I'd think that if you combined it with something like the novation nocturn, you'd have all of the functionality you need

So then you'd have
Launchpad - $250
Nocturn - $60 (ebay)
Total $310. Not bad for a hardware setup

[jsills]

good call, that thing looks pretty cool.

[deadly_habit]

http://img695.imageshack.us/i/0105101207.jpg/

heh bored at work

[WatchYourStep]

Hey i just bought the launchpad and im running live 7, but for some reason when i try to set it up in preferences the launchpad only shows up in the input and output, not the control surface, so therefore its not lighting up or working for me, if anyone has any ideas that would be amazing as i really dont feel like taking it back lol.

Install the drivers, mang!

[kinggraham]

I'd think that if you combined it with something like the novation nocturn, you'd have all of the functionality you need

So then you'd have
Launchpad - $250
Nocturn - $60 (ebay)
Total $310. Not bad for a hardware setup

Nice wee setup for DJ sets, but you'll need to add another £20 on for the Automap Pro upgrade so that you can run the Launchpad and Nocturn at the same time. While you're at it though, if you have an iPhone you can get the Automap app for £1.79, and then mystify people at parties by keeping the mix going even when you go for a slash.

[jsills]

http://img695.imageshack.us/i/0105101207.jpg/

heh bored at "work"

fix for ya. haha, jk. would love to have that be my work desk. alas i am stuck in this cube farm for the next 3 month till i get laid off.

[nosssweat]

ok well i dont have the bought copy of ableton so im not if im gonna be able to download the update. if not im gonna have to find a new version of 8. i have the drivers installed but not the automap drivers. might give that a go. thanks.

[nosssweat]

yeah downloaded the latest version of 7, still not showing up under control surface...