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Launchpad/ASIO suddenly not working

Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 10:40 pm
by enjarcher
Hi guys,

So basically, I've been using a Novation Launchpad S for a while now, and also the Asio4All drivers. Not really related, until recently; a couple of days ago, they both stopped working. I'm using Live 8.3 and Windows 8. When I connect the Launchpad and start up Live, I see the MIDI inputs/outputs in the preferences, but they go orange when I try to use them. I'm pretty sure that Windows recognizes the Launchpad since it shows up in devices, and the pads put on a weird light show when I boot my computer and the Launchpad's plugged in. I have all the Novation USB drivers installed, and have tried reinstalling them to see if it helps, without any luck. I doubted that was the problem anyway though since I started using the Launchpad without having installed any drivers at all.

Concerning Asio4All, as soon as I select it in Audio Devices, I can't hear anything. All the meters in Live are the same, I've tried reinstalling Asio4All, and I've made sure that all other programs are shut when I open Live since I'm aware that ASIO drivers can only take sound from one program at a time. But nothing has helped. These two problems started at about the same time. Might it be a Live issue? I would welcome any ideas on this. I have looked around for solutions on the web, but none of the suggestions have worked. Could anyone possibly provide a bit more insight into what might be going on here?

Re: Launchpad/ASIO suddenly not working

Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 7:28 pm
by enjarcher
Sorry to bump, but I really need any help anyone can offer. Does anyone know what might be the problem?

Re: Launchpad/ASIO suddenly not working

Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 7:52 pm
by mthrfnk
It's meant to do the lightshow when Windows boots, mine does the same. Try uninstalling the Novation drivers and AutoMap if you installed it, it's a longshot but Novations drivers may be conflicting with Windows' - as the "S" is a plug 'n' play device.

In Live does the Launchpad show up in Options>Preferences>Midi and are you able to click the Input & Output ports to "On", they should light up yellow.

If you can't what does the Launchpad look like when you run Live, is it lit at all?