MPW // A Complete Guide on how to use the NEW Launchkey MK3 \\ Xylo Aria

In this video we go through how the functions of the Novation Launchkey MK3 Midi Controller in Ableton Live (Note functions are the same for the 25, 37, 49 and 61 Keys however the 49 and 61 have faders which are not included in the 25 and 37)
For details on the new features compared to the MK2 please watch our comparison video here: • MPW // Comparing the L...
We go through:
00:56 - Ableton MIDI Settings
01:46.- Shift Key
02:05 - Keyboard Settings
02:33 0 "..." Browser Button
03:00 - Fixed Chord
03:19 - Arpeggiator
05:48 - Scale
06:55 - Pads
07:21 - Session
08:00 - Stop, Solo, Mute
08:35 - Drum
08:55 - Scale Chord
09:36 - User Chord
10:24 - Pots
10:32 - Device
13:10 - Faders (49 & 61 only)
13:47 - Arm select (49 & 61 only)
14:33 - Capture MIDI
14:54 - Quantize
Please comment if you have any questions!
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[@tyxe]

A year later this is still the only good video on how to work the damn thing! Thanks!

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad it helped! :)

[@peacebrothersgv7627]

Its been 3 years now And I can say the same!!

[@edrumsense]

FINALLY!!! Some one dares to explain the thing properly!! Thank you very much

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Haha glad it helped!!

[@wmfrankkc]

Phenomenal video. Novation should hire you. I wasted a whole weekend looking for this sort of walk-through. Glad I finally found it. Please make more, similar content. Preferably a deeper dive into how to use Launchkey MIDI's with Logic Pro and the nuances between Ableton and Logic when using Novation hardware. As a beginner, I can thank you enough for putting this together. Saved me a lot of time and confusion.

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Happy to know you find it helpful, Will! :)

[@devancartwright4886]

This was INSANELY helpful to me! As someone who has never used a MIDI before, I feel so much more like I know what I'm doing after watching this video. This is the only video that I have watched about the Launchkey 49 that I have really learned from. Seriously, thank you. I no longer feel like I'm drowning!

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Aww yay, so glad it was useful Devan! ☺️

[@annehouse6394]

Hands down THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO ON HOW TO USE THIS KEYBOARD. Thank you!

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad to know it was helpful, Anne :)

[@frostyvibes3704]

That was the most in-depth look I've found on the entire interwebs. I now have full control hahahaaa lol thank you!

[@josephcalderon7914]

4 years later and this video is still helping people. Thanks so much! Literally had no clue this thing could do so much

[@NathanChisholm041]

It took me about one day to learn mine inside and out!

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Haha! Let's keep learning :)

[@bluegroove777]

Such an incredibly helpful lesson. You are a fantastic teacher. Much appreciated.

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Thanks for this! :) Glad this helped.

[@realestate2181]

I learned a lot from this tutorial. Very straight forward and properly explained.

[@edinshealtiel3754]

Born to be a Teacher.....wow 😳

[@theblowupdollsmusic]

This was a fantastic overview. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this video together.

[@RgLopez]

Thank you for putting your time and effort in making this guide. Really helpful:))

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad it helped! :)

[@King_Bored]

Oh my God you changed my life and I'm not even done with the video. 😳🏆

[@XyloAria]

Haha glad to hear it!

[@therabbits168]

Best review of explanation of the functionality I've seen.

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Thank you 😃

[@ronngolddbeatz5752]

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[@vincentkloos63]

same !

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Thank you! :)

[@mariodquiroz]

Best MK3 video I've ever seen

[@musicproductionforwomen]

haha that's so nice, thank you :)

[@soundiesnsydneytafe8915]

Hey Xylo, You knock that one out of the park. As a vintage Pro Tools, Logic and Ableton teacher I recognise your depth and delivery is excellent, far beyond anyone else. Your double jointed fingers are still freaking me out. Fantastic video. Thanks

[@jimle22]

I have a newer Launchkey 37 and this tutorial was one of the best I have seen which is easily understandable and still can be applied to the 37 key. Good job. You cleared up some questions I had that was not addressed in other tutorials. Thank you.

[@JeffyG]

Thanks! I've had my Launchkey 49 mk3 for a year and love it with Logic (or Ableton), but there we're a few features I had forgotten about. You're instruction is excellent!

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad it helped! :)

[@carlharvey3989]

Very, well done! The best tutorial on this product that I have seen to date. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Thanks so much! :)

[@foolishillusionz6112]

thank you! just picked one up and didnt know where to start lol you helped tremendously. straight to the point, quick and easy. would love a deeper dive from you on song making and vocal stuff with this!!

[@rasmusinterstellar]

This tutorial is amazing. The best video ive seen on a presentation of this midi :) Fantastic explanation & very simple. Thank you so much

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad to hear it helped! :)

[@milislavovOld]

Excellent explanation/walkthrough ! Helped be make the decision after hours of reviews. Thank you!

[@shubridhi8199]

After so long i found the much needed video explanation so usefull keep going like that👍👍

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad it was useful!

[@ericflores8826]

Hey I just wanna say thank you for the guide, it really help me understand my Launchkeys even more. Thank you very much

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad it was useful 😃

[@Eebling1]

Picked up the Launchkey61 2 weeks ago and this is the first video I have been able to find that actually shows how to use it.! All the rest were like "here's how you plug in the usb cable" and how to download the software. Thanks for this. I have bookmarked this video because it is packed with so much info I will have to come back to it ;)

[@bracken6563]

I’ve been using this essentially just to play in notes. You’ve explained all the other the functions so well, it’s really inspiring to know this controller can do so much more. You should be on the novation payroll for sure! Thanks a lot

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Haha! Thanks! And glad it helped :)

[@dubvbeats]

🤘o!!!! Thank you so much! I've had the mk3 49 for almost a year, and knew once I actually wrapped my head around the ableton integration, I'd be hard to gaurd...thanks to you, I'm finally seeing how the fucntions operate, and your way of explaining is definitely top notch. I understood everything you explained. This is going to change my entire workflow~ !!! Thank you! 🤘🤘🤘 Cannon aka DubV SmartAss

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Awesome, glad to hear 😃

[@Res0313]

Thanks so much for the this video.. Just bought Mk3 on Wednesday.. loving it so far .

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad it helped! :)

[@kdocki]

Awesome! Thank you for putting this out here.

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad it is useful!

[@etienneguay]

Well explained, thank you so much. Right to the point with all necessary explanations!

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Great to hear! :)

[@DJAFUNGANG91]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! Now this was a tutorial!

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad it helped! :)

[@__azzzul__]

Wow thank you I felt overwhelmed when I first got it but you break it done amazingly

[@situtv]

Appreciate the full explanation. Great!

[@maelgwni]

This was a super thorough tutorial! Thank you so much!

[@igotbit9454]

super excited ordering this next month :)

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Great to hear! :)

[@ColinGaileyGuitar]

Great presentation, very helpful! Thanks a bunch!

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad it helped! :)

[@mylifemark2747]

saved this for a great reference, thanks so much

[@Malachithe90d]

Thank you a video I could understand as a beginner like literally just got the 25 key I got everything started on my own until I didn’t get sound pressing keys watched the tutorial, watched a couple other KZbin videos still didn’t help finally struck gold lol ✨💯

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad it helped! :)

[@selinasar9821]

It was helpful, Thank you Xylo Aria!

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Great to hear! :)

[@drslime7]

You are a legend can't wait to get this keyboard.

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Thank you! :)

[@ChazJazzNY]

Just got one. Thank You so much for your tutorial. Was very educational.... Good Teacher.

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Great to hear! :)

[@stevelarkin7424]

Very helpful. Struggled to find a walk through until I found this. Hope you can get to the top of the google list.

[@mdk12172633sg]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ great video ... For starters thankyou

[@sgw8707]

Thank you for this thourough beginners tutorial, now I just have to figure out what to use custom modes for.

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Just go into Novation Components and drag and drop whatever you like into the custom pages. This part isn't too difficult so didn't want to spend much time on it :)

[@flightmodepodcast]

thats amazing video, its covering all the things I needed to know, thank you supermuch for that

[@jacksk2003]

Well, you convinced me to get one. Awesome video!

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Haha they're pretty good!!

[@sj4267]

This is a fantasic guide, cheers!

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Great to hear :D

[@respectfulremixer]

Excellent vid, thank you!!

[@jobinsarts1791]

Thanks a lot for explaining it really well,so grateful to you

[@musicproductionforwomen]

You're welcome! :)

[@TonyOldskool]

Mine arriving tomorrow thanks for the tutorial:)

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad it helped! :)

[@badger4361]

There's a lot to take in here but I find it helpful and well presented, thank you.

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad it helped! :)

[@satan4768]

I have this key board currently set up using garage band with my iPad not everything works but your video just helped me so much with unlocking this things potential thankyou for a great tutorial video.

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad to hear it was helpful! :)

[@DadBroCo]

Excellent video! One of the best for Novation/Ableton integration vids! Thank you so much!

[@1-derfulpiece]

This was amazing thank you so much!!

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Great! ☺️

[@oezdenyasin]

thank you very much, awesome tutorial!

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Thank you! :)

[@jacquibrookes8257]

Very good tour, thanks

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad you found it helpful! 😊

[@Jtcrawford3]

Wow what a great tutorial! Thank you

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad it helped! :)

[@RuelCalitis]

Great Tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

[@musicproductionforwomen]

No worries! 😊

[@iamshantofficial]

wow, it was informative, keep up the good work.

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Thank you! Glad it was useful 😃

[@iamshantofficial]

@@musicproductionforwomen much love.

[@ElectricYoshiHD]

Thank you so much, excellent explanation :)

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad it helped! :)

[@JustinWadeWorshipDrummer]

Thanks for the video! Very helpful!

[@musicproductionforwomen]

We're glad it was helpful :)

[@scooterdarkroom3661]

Awesome! It helped so much. Thanks.

[@musicproductionforwomen]

So glad ☺️

[@ShankarRawlley]

Great explanation!! 👍

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Thank you! :)

[@lampynoiseboy]

thank you thank you, this is a great video for me as i had no idea on how to use the damm thing fresh out of the box. you are my hero thank you from the bottom of my heart x x x

[@XyloAria]

Aww no problem at all! ☺️

[@Res0313]

Thanks so much for explaining the features ... I have 37key mk3 That I don't use much.. but that will change... Thanks again 😊

[@jackson5162]

Imagine i finaly found someone explained that thnks you so much🔥🔥🔥

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@shamaii170]

Greats explanations ! Thanks^^

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Thank you! :)

[@TheIsaac246]

Thank you !!

[@joshb2059]

Thank you ❤️

[@knockemdead34]

My 25 key was absolutely daunting, no longer! Thanx

[@benramon]

super helpful thank you!

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad it was useful!

[@MarioVillavicencio]

Great. I did figure out a lot of things by my own and this video finished up the work. I didn't yet know how to use fixed chord and scale and your explanation was fantastic. Thank you!!

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad it was useful! :)

[@MediaMusik777]

love it and love your accent? hidden gem as a abelton 11 beta tester the novation pads work with the mpe since it has polyphonic aftertouch on pads.....also love that everything is rubberized

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Haha! It's a weird mix between English and Aussie 😅 Oh I had no idea! I have 11 beta too, will have to have a play. Thanks for the tip!

[@Charieldeleon]

Great explanation

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Thank you! :)

[@twoboystudio]

Informative video ❤️😊

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Thanks! :)

[@anzatzi]

Getting the 25 tomorrow--super helpful

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad it helped! :)

[@aliaydnaltunkan-motomottom5237]

great video :)

[@ojaslayaskar1091]

Thanks a lot Mam, it helped a lot !!!

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Great to hear! :)

[@tonybarnard8564]

Really useful, cheers.

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Good to hear ☺️

[@zukai2596]

Thank you!

[@bruceskelton8160]

Thanks for the walkthrough, I have never seen anyones finger bend backwards. Wow

[@musicproductionforwomen]

No problem! :)

[@Tyra.White55]

Excellent!!! 🎼😁🎧

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Thank you! :)

[@FA-Q]

best launchkey video hands down

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Thanks a lot!! 🙏

[@DjMorningstartrancedj]

I just got mine today so iam learning this is a very smart device and very capable

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Glad it helped! :)

[@MartinPNairn]

THis video is awesome. Way better than the ones from Novation itself, thanks!

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Thanks, Martin! :)

[@marcosantos4491]

Thank you so much!

[@musicproductionforwomen]

You're welcome! :)

[@oldmansaxon23]

Thank you friend

[@musicproductionforwomen]

You're welcome! :)

[@xenobiigaming]

Thanks!

[@fumonshow87]

I'm a pianist who played "plug and play" synths with bands and for myself and I bought the launchkey 37 yesterday and your video makes sense to me! Thank you very much! I will watch it again and again.

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Awesome! Glad it's useful!

[@TimWrightDJ]

Great video. I've just got mine today, and this was definitely helpful. The Capture MIDI feature is insane! It's worth noting, as you mentioned aftertouch early on, that aftertouch is only on the pads and not the keys. I would have also liked to have seen more detailed instructions on how to set up the custom pots/pads/faders. I'm also trying to see if there's a way to control which device parameters the pots can control (i.e. is it only the first 8, or can you scroll across to the next bank?). I suspect you might have to use custom configurations of the device parameters. Sorry to be picky too but, as constructive criticism, your content is very good but your camera and sound quality doesn't match that. For a music-tech channel, I would love to see you guys improve on the AV quality. Even just a decent smartphone camera and a semi decent mic would improve your output immensely.

[@beatoperator]

THANK YOU amen

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Pleasure ☺️

[@SteepRZ]

The best video about Launchkey MK3 in KZbin. By the way, do you know what buttons in MK3 replace the Scene buttons in Launckey MK2? Thanks in advance. Congratulations!

[@Star-wy6sd]

Thank you!!! Meltdown averted lol.

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Haha! Glad it helped :)

[@bealotcoolerifyoudid7217]

Thank you

[@musicproductionforwomen]

You're welcome! :)

[@serenadipinto5639]

thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaank u so much!

[@SuperRingoffire1]

Aha cool thankyou 👍🙏😊😎

[@ZETONEproductions]

Perfection

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Thanks :D

[@jammyboy7336]

I rly appreacite your help on this..i really do. But i genuinely felt queezy as i saw ur index finger bend at 7:55

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Haha! But glad it helped :)

[@richardvilla2746]

Great 🙏❤️

[@musicproductionforwomen]

Thanks! :)