5 Reasons why the Launchpad Pro mk3 is AWESOME! - Review

Here's my review of the Launchpad Pro mk3. In short, this thing is AWESOME! If you have any question or comments, leave them down in the comment section below. If own a LPPMk3, let me know how you like it!
Amazon affiliate link: amzn.to/2HNkM2o
Timestamps:
1. Hardware Sequencer - 0:00
2. Probability and Mutation - 3:20
3. Custom Mode - 6:20
4. Ableton Live Integration - 9:27
5. Chord Mode - 11:40
Bonus! Power On Rainbow: 14:37
By using the Amazon affiliate link, I will receive a commission for any purchases using the link. This does not change the price of the product in any way.
Soli Deo Gloria!

[@DontBFlat]

Timestamps: 1. Hardware Sequencer - 0:00 2. Probability and Mutation - 3:20 3. Custom Mode - 6:20 4. Ableton Live Integration - 9:27 5. Chord Mode - 11:40 Bonus! Power On Rainbow: 14:37

[@piotr803]

I think if you paste this timestamp list (starting with the time) into the description, YT will automatically slice the video accordingly. Might be wrong though...

[@NovationTV]

Thank's for taking the time to create this. Great to see you're enjoying it 🙌🙏

[@DontBFlat]

Thanks for making great products! 😊

[@patxigonzalez4206]

@@DontBFlatIt's extremely underrated this product, even nowadays.

[@kellymelrose8527]

just what ive been looking for ..thank you so much ..

[@VTOLKits]

Clever made device and great video!

[@enthalpimusic4113]

Thanks for your review @Don't B Flat. Please Novation add a alftertouch function for the widget CC button which allow to modulate the value of a CC with the pressure on a pad.

[@floatingsuburbia]

Enjoyed your video. I've been planning to upgrade my Push 1 for years now but I never enjoyed how bulky the device is. This seems to do everything I enjoy with Push with a fraction of the size... and cost

[@ben_burnes]

This looks pretty great! :D

[@InkyDaCaT]

Yeah looks awesome....Novation are the kings of work flow. I got a akai force but just wish it had those scale trick of this and circuit...Ive talked myself out of this owning 2 circuits...but yeah know loads of people getting it!

[@andycordy5190]

Most awesome of all, after this, is the price point of this pad😱. If I wasn't already committed to Maschine I would be on it like a shot.

[@MrStevem121]

Hey dude thanks for the review. Do you ever use this to live loop via Ableton? Is it easy to?

[@Daemon247]

i subbed,good stuff.

[@anakinsburntpenis2143]

Damn, I now wanna return my original pro and get this haha! It's kinda pricey atm in Australia tho.

[@tekage1056]

Hello , may i ask if the launchpad can directly connect to a sustain pedal and work(through the Midi in port)? I'm use the Grand piano Instrument rack , but my launchpad connect to pedal and no effect

[@magdalinekovalchuk]

Hi, will this work with Garage Band? If so, is there a certain software I have to download in order for it to work? Thank you :)

[@winddealer1]

Thanks for pinning the timestamps! Don't B Flat, B sharp! How many time have you heard that one? hardy har har... Thanks for the review, those are some great reasons to get one. If I get approval from "the boss" I use the affiliate link. Subscribed. What are your thoughts about what version of Ableton to invest in?

[@DontBFlat]

I have only used Ableton Lite, which comes packaged with the LPPmk3. Lite is very limited, giving you only 8 audio and midi tracks to work with. After registering your LPPMK3, you do get a discount when upgrading to either suite or standard. The best way to figure out which version to use is to use a trial version. Go to their website and download the 30 day free trial and see what you like.

[@ankursahu5193]

Awesome 😎👍

[@forest3452]

Project made for pro clasic ( or new name mk1) are still have compatibility with pro mk3 ?

[@henrikandersen4777]

hows the pro vs push 1 or 2

[@markkilley2683]

It's pretty cool gear.

[@oscarjmg]

Does the chord mode works over the Midi outs? I mean does it work to control hardware synths?

[@melee3251]

What's the word on Unquantize, swing, or nudge for drums?

[@Daemon247]

Maschine MK3 or Launchpad Pro?I just cannot decide....Help

[@danilo64652]

Nice review. Thanks!

[@leftovernoise]

Great video! I have a question. So, I've been sequencing with my circuit for years. On the circuit I set up multiple sessions for the same song, so I can have completely different song parts, that don't share the same patterns. I switch between them when needed to make longer songs that change a bunch. Is there anything similar with the Launchpad pro mk3? I see you can make scenes out of the set of 8 patterns you have, but is there a way to do something similar to circuit sessions on the fly? Great work man!

[@DontBFlat]

Thanks! The LPPmk3 has 64 projects that you can save your patterns into. You can change projects on the fly much like the sessions on the Circuit.

[@leftovernoise]

@@DontBFlat that's amazing! So it's basically a mega-circuit sequencer. I'm pretty much sold. Can you chain projects? I would guess not, and it's not a deal breaker. Just curious

[@DontBFlat]

@@leftovernoise No project chaining. If you plan on buying it on amazon, use the affiliate link to help me out. :D

[@leftovernoise]

@@DontBFlat yeah I figured! Still, can't complain about a beefed up circuit. Not sure when I get one but if I get it online I'll use your link for sure

[@bibik44]

Can it be synced to external clock? Great presentation btw :)

[@DontBFlat]

It can be synced via the midi input. It does not have sync in and out, only midi in and out

[@melmelsmusicstudio1800]

I love the way the MK3 is colored in the chords section to reflect the I-ii-iii-IV-V-vi-vii*-I for major chords- and etc... for other scales! Making great for teaching. BUT- have you figured out the light show yet? For the life of me I cannot figure this out!

[@melmelsmusicstudio1800]

Your video is awesome, btw - thank you!

[@DontBFlat]

Head on over to the Novation downloads page. Select the LPPmk3 and then go to technical docs. There should be a PDF for the programers reference manual. This should give you all the info that you need to know. I haven't used the LPPmk3 for covers or any lighshow sequences. On page 57 of the LPPmk3 manual, it shows you how to activate the programer's mode. Hope this helps!

[@melmelsmusicstudio1800]

Don't B Flat I got it! Took a couple days, but finally figured it out. It is in custom mode and there are a few things that (of course) aren’t in the manual. Just trial and error! Thanks once again!

[@mitadonac91]

Hello, i have a question. 🙂 I have Novation Launchpad pro mk3 and i need help. I’m use sequencer in drum mode and make whole beat with multiple samples there. In that case i have few samples at one step (example kick and snare). My question is can i use probabilty option on that step only on snare, or probabilty option only work on that step with all of elements on it? Tnx!

[@LukezyM]

I think it’s all the elements on one step that are affected.

[@barrywilliams8289]

rather informative but what's the difference between the PUSH & the NOVATION so as an aspiring Dj/Producer I would know which one to purchase from the two or buy both

[@DontBFlat]

I haven't owned a Push, but in terms of general differences, the Push has a screen, knobs, and a touch strip which the LPPmk3 doesn't have. The push is also more expensive, but it come with better Live integration, since it's built by Ableton. That being said, the LPPmk3 has a built in sequencer which the Push doesn't have. It really depends on what you're looking for in a controller. If you want a super hands on controller for Live, go with the Push. If you want something with more hardware integration, go for the Launchpad. Do your research and pick which one will best suite your needs.

[@emilianoibarra3537]

in the custom modes is it possible to use all of them as a drum rack? loading one shots and loops? kinda like having 8 different drum racks available at all times?

[@DontBFlat]

You can have drum pads on all of the custom modes. If you wanted to trigger separate drum racks in Ableton, that's work just fine. Remember that its a midi controller, so it doesn't produce any sound on its own.

[@emilianoibarra3537]

@@DontBFlat thank you so much for the answer

[@paulzavadski1565]

Launchpad Pro mk3 has very good balance in functionality & price, no useless features

[@user-uy3tx5so1t]

what about with logicprox?????

[@antemode]

This and the circuit are pretty close in price, I know there are lot of functions on the LPP but the Circuit has encoders and pads and a similar sequencer. Would the circuit be better if I prefer to use encoders?

[@DontBFlat]

It really depends on what you're looking for. If you want a synth, get the Circuit. If you want to sequence other gear, buy the LPPmk3. The Circuit makes noise by itself, while the LPP needs to be paired with other gear (Ableton or other synths). Also, if you want to save some money, buy a Circuit on Reverb.com. I bought mine for around $230.

[@perruschke6691]

We need unquantized rec. in the sequencer and recording chords from the chord mode, too!! Basta;)!

[@karlliebknecht4889]

Yep. Not being able to record chords from chord mode into the sequencer is really frustrating.

[@trimusfree]

Do You think we can send Program Changes as well in standalone?

[@DontBFlat]

Yes. The custom mode works in standalone mode.

[@paulzavadski1565]

15-12 deserves like )

[@JennaLynn]

Does this work fine in other DAWs? Also not familiar with the sequencer, but how much can you store in this machine when performing standalone?

[@DontBFlat]

The LPPmk3 will work best with Ableton. You can download a software that allows it to run in other Daws like Logic, Reason, FL Studio, and GarageBand. Other Daws are not currently supported. For standalone sequences, you have 64 project banks. Each project can sequence up to 256 steps or 16 bars. You can change between sequences seamlessly, giving you almost unlimited amount of sequencing potential.

[@DontBFlat]

If you use it with an unsupported Daw, then you won't have access to the sessions mode at all. However, you can still use it as a midi controller.

[@JennaLynn]

Gotcha. Been a bit challenging to find this info. Thank you so much!

[@Romenet310]

@@DontBFlat what is the software you mentioned? Are you talking about for the iPad?

[@milos4437]

I couldn't mapp polyphony with that momentary button, is that possible with the digitakt at all? Thanks in advance 🙏

[@milos4437]

By the way, great video 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@uiliumpowell4684]

Idk but it's not stand alone if it's a hardware sequencer? It's a controller, right?

[@edcross1289]

Can i sync this with my circuit too? I've just got into working dawless and the circuit is a game changer for me. i've been using it to sequence external hardware but now i'm looking to free the synths up on the circuit and switch to the launchpad mk3 to sequence my external hardware but i'd like to keep using the circuit for my drums and the internal synths, can I just use the circuit and the launchpad pro mk3 together via midi?

[@DontBFlat]

Absolutely! Just note that if you only use the sequencer on the Lppmk3, you only can only sequence one other synth.

[@edcross1289]

@@DontBFlat thanks, I want to use the sequencer on the lppmk3 to play my bass station2, sho1a and drum machine and my circuit to do its own thing with its synths/drums but synced in time, start/stops etc, thats possible right?

[@DontBFlat]

Yep! The LPPmk3 should sink with the Circuit.

[@kosiokoli7856]

Do the launchpad x and the launchpad pro mk2 have chord modes?

[@DontBFlat]

The Lauchpad X and Launchpad pro mk2 do not have chord modes.

[@trasmoov6289]

I know the Pro work with BeatMaker 3 will this work the same way

[@DontBFlat]

I've never used BeatMaker 3, but midi should work with it just fine. The transport controls like solo muting and record arm may not work. Maybe contact their customer support to see if it is supported.

[@lizzard_caps917]

i wish they would make a launch controll mk3.. the mk2 looks kinda old and i dont wanna buy it now, knowing there might be a newer version comming up soon. Anyone else feel this way?

[@na-dj6ob]

I bought a mint condition one used for $80, so maybe look into ebay, reverb, craigslist etc? For that price, if they put out a new version think of it as an add on, if you want even more knobs, buttons, faders.

[@Claidheambmor]

I'd definitely recommend prioritising functionality over appearance, works in many aspects of life.

[@LukezyM]

I’d buy a Launch Control MK3 in an instant, if it had endless encoders.

[@uptownfragrance6148]

What is that one to the right with the pads

[@DontBFlat]

The Novation Circuit (bottom right) and Modal Instruments Skulpt (top right)

[@karlosmartos4646]

6th reason, weight and portability. Its really lightweight and thin!!!

[@milos4437]

👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@PaulBrownclk-me]

Using the launchpad is not rocket science....um... Well actually it is 😂 how the heck can you remember all this just by coloured squares?