Novation // Launchpad Pro Overview

[@Mugicha808]

Just got mine today. Good stuff. This guy sounds like he's briefing me on a secret spy mission. Great overview.

[@deletedchannel3293]

Session Mode: 0:00 Note mode: 7:23 Deviice mode: 12:24 User Mode: 14:33 Midi in/Midi out: 15:57 No problem!

[@pixsled]

@Rylan Monkey129 no

[@jwr20082012]

Thanks! Excited to get to work with this machine

[@scheichi2000]

Thanks 🙏

[@daviddavinci7992]

I'm just excited about the RGB LEDs to be honest.

[@k5musicprod]

It's me ! Maaaario !

[@voltapix]

I thought of you too when I saw this!

[@LaunchpadUniverse]

you should get it for free xD

[@LaunchpadUniverse]

Zach Martin well i meant Launchpad Pro, but, if you want it for free, then ok. xD

[@LaunchpadUniverse]

Zach Martin xD

[@LaunchpadUniverse]

Zach Martin its ok lol

[@PIANOPICTURES]

I'm very impressed by this video actually. Never owned a "button controller" but this one seems to be the exact right balance between the simplicity and functionality. For me Push kind of reminds me the nightmare of hardware synths programming from the old days. And I was extremely sold with velocity sensitive glide control with Launchpad Pro - compared to usually crappy MIDI knobs and sliders - I love the idea to be able to make controllable fast and precise adjustments with the button rows. The only request I have is a 16x16 version :)

[@metashrew]

BLUE LIGHTS, NEV YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!!!

[@voltapix]

XD

[@mrribbled7436]

hey maat ook nl he ofnie

[@metashrew]

Mr Ribbled ja, niet een nederlander maar een belg :P

[@mrribbled7436]

ik ga huilen nu:(

[@metashrew]

oh, nee! sorry! Hier neem een koekje!

[@jompis007]

How many times did he say "Launchpad Pro" ?

[@voltapix]

927402848

[@Verdoyant933]

Voltapix you forgot one

[@prodndmz]

Delta Razer LOL

[@AiurIkiza]

Mc Fiszt GOD DAMMIT! You made me curious and i had to re-watch the entire video. He said "Launchpad Pro" 37 times.

[@raphexe]

+Dragic lol ikr

[@HoodyKid100]

This is soooooo good! Fair play lads!

[@MaylorTaylor]

THANK YOU NOVATION! You answered all of my wishes

[@christianschweinzer431]

great video!!! best product overview i've ever seen of novation - congrats guys!!!

[@freddielo4330]

Please add sustain/expression pedal control for next version. The only thing keeping me from using Launchpad exclusive is the lack of sustain pedal control.

[@NovationTV]

Thanks for your feedback. We'll see what we can do about that.

[@Chronic2112]

Thanks for a great video!

[@voltapix]

Ehhhh i dont know....seems just like push to me. The buttons dont even push down! What fun is that!

[@ErikSpott]

I wish push had features so easy to use as this. Most of the time Push just pisses me off. this is more simple and functional. And you cant freaking imagine how much i wish for a 64 grid drum rack with multiple colour zones. Yea, there is PXT-Live Plus, but im not making music while hustling with user manuals and remembering functions or coding. :/

[@officialsvnktm1009]

hi Voltapix!! Your light shows are great btw :)

[@the3RDdimensionx]

true if your doing a project it might be more common to mess up because there sensitive

[@voltapix]

Official SVNKTUM Thank you ^^

[@voltapix]

The3RDdimension Haha yeah and I mess up enough already! XD

[@Bowen-Lee]

More colors omg! :D

[@MXDMND_]

amazing video about this great produt. Thank you

[@sugarpuppies]

It's looking GOOD! Seems easier, prettier and cheaper than Push. Can't wait for the side-by-side reviews - but in the meantime, I'm tempted.

[@jake_dumb]

if this is inexpensive like the rest of the launch stuff then this is a masterpiece of user friendly hardware. it's smaller than the apc mk 2 and I think it might even do more. and it's compact! perfect for on the go production. ...but man a step sequencer would seal the deal.

[@crabreaper3708]

I think the most important thing to everyone was the RGB lights lol.

[@consequenciasinimaginaveis6901]

I wish I had known that this type of controller existed before I purchased MPK Mimi, Arcturia Key Step and Korg Micro Keys. I've never felt comfortable using any of these controllers. I think the launch pad will be the solution.

[@happytwelve7042]

Thank you so much, you have no idea how much this helped me

[@Chris-ng9vz]

Awesome dude love this video At last someone who tells you how it works instead of playing all the way through

[@akatom2u]

Excellent overview video and your music is fun to listen to also, thank you!

[@lyl14ghost]

it is so much better than original launchpad S

[@Sevelan]

I've never been more bored watching a video about something I'm actually interested in....

[@joelkang9550]

It was about time they made a new one

[@dystopiant7793]

Drinking game: Take a drink every time he says Launchpad Pro (don’t do it)

[@prrrk03]

If I didn't misunderstand, you can make any synthetiser go polyphonic with device mode, right? Even synths that aren't polyphonic?

[@hifly1929]

This vid is gold!!

[@NSmortis]

Great table! :)

[@SOUNTEC]

PLEASE, how can I reduce the light intensity of the Launchpad mk2 ?? is there a way to change it in ableton?

[@ZER0Music]

SOUNTEC *sigh* you should know this if you have a launchpad..... For user 1 mode, you have the midi effect "velocity" which you can use to change the color.

[@NovationTV]

+SOUNTEC The light intensity of Launchpad (MK2) can't currently be adjusted.

[@empowermph]

wear shades

[@crabreaper3708]

I mean, this is a pretty cool thing, but I think the only thing Novation needed to do was improve refresh speed, clean up the design of the Launchpad S, and put RGB lights. They could add a metronome and record if they really wanted too. This is doesn't even have a user mode for projects, which was a big reason people even buy launchpads. The buttons are velocity sensitive, so they don't press down.

[@albertotolo]

It would be perfect with a step sequencer that don't need max 4 live...such as ableton push

[@ndroneiom]

Perfecf thanks very very helpfull !

[@whiskeytangofoxtrot8014]

definitly saving up for this bad boy

Nice presentation, just take my money! :)

[@tomesmusic]

great vid! this looks like an amazing development of the original.

[@fourteenwinters]

It was too much to expect a step sequencer in there - some really nice features in there for sure though.

[@raptorekpl]

Classic launchpad with launchpad95 script does that

[@mromegajohn]

@raptorekpl yeah, the code is available in the midi remote scripts of ableton to do this. It's been in launchpad95 for a long time, I don't get why they haven't bothered

[@fourteenwinters]

Yeah, that's more my point. You can use it standalone, but without a sequencer... They're shooting beyond the ableton / m4l market with this one.

[@tomesmusic]

Ben Scully i don't reckon it'll be too long before someone sorts that out...

[@fadyaswad1503]

Is it possible to control more than one synth using a midi interface like the iConnectivity mio10? Can we also do program changes? Is it possible to save multiple midi clips like in the ableton session view? ==> That would mean being able to get rid of the laptop for live performance one and for all.. .

[@crazylaunchpadthings3032]

a new Launchpad? im Fucking need it!

[@erikpollinger7408]

If this is going to be cheaper than the ableton push, then i'm totally going to buy that instead of push!! :D There so many new features, that i was really missing fpr ableton live! Thank you!

[@RECLIPS117]

Oooo, Son Unos Launch Pads Muy Bonitos 👌Saludos

[@AloneinFiction]

Release date???

[@roccojohanson9921]

I WANT IT FOR CHRISTMAS

[@Magnorage]

is it possible to hook up a substainpedal through the midi-in port on the back?

[@zambination11]

I suppose this is EXACTLY what we all need for the ableton live.. Thanks novation. When can we buy it?

[@joshuaharland6373]

I want to know the very basics of the Launchpad pro and Ableton live 9. Is there a video for that?

[@NovationTV]

+Joshua Harland Launchpad Pro perfoms much like previous Launchpads, it just has more features and improved pads. Check out our other Launchpad videos for the basics.

[@AnerStroz94]

why is there no step sequencer option for the midi addition? what's the point of playing notes from your launchpad when you can just do it on the normal keyboard which is a part of your synth? are there any launchpad users here who found a way to use it as a step sequencer? i have a korg ms-20 mini and the only thing that holds me off from buying the launchpad now is the step sequencer is the step sequencer that i would like it to be for my synth.

[@chunkysucks]

Nev, you have RGB pads now, STEP UP YO GAME

[@CoberlightShow]

*PLEASE TELL MORE ABOUT AFTERTOUCH!!!*

[@NovationTV]

Essentially, Launchpad Pro's pads will continue to send out data while the pads are held down, which adds an extra dimension of expression to your performances. Common examples include adding vibrato or tremolo, or opening/closing a filter but you can control how plug-ins/hardware respond to the different types of aftertouch data. 'Polyphonic aftertouch' means every pad can have its own aftertouch amount. In other words, different notes will respond individually even when multiple notes are held. 'Channel aftertouch' means that one aftertouch value will apply to all held notes. More specifically, the pad that receives the greatest pressure will dictate the applied aftertouch amount. Please note that while most of Ableton Live’s instruments can respond to 'channel aftertouch', Ableton Live does not currently support 'polyphonic aftertouch'.

[@CoberlightShow]

And why when I choose the "Note" mode, I turn on Polyphonic aftertouch, click on ONE pad and hold, then I click on the internal knob of my DAW "Link to controller", and I automatically tie to CHANNEL aftertouch? that is, when I click on another pad, knob changes its value. I turned on Polyphonic Aftertouch, I checked. Maybe something I'm doing wrong or it not works so? Or does Polyphonic Aftertouch only work with plug-ins that support this feature, and to use Polyphonic aftertouch, I just have to set a port in the plug-in and everything will work?

[@SidiceProductions]

I got to get one!

[@otiagomarques]

Very similar to push.

[@cihankenar1]

So the user mode is great for creating lightshows? OK.

[@mCKENIC]

Dear Novation - Is it possible PLEASE to have 'Extenders' for the LaunchPad Pro? What I mean is, 8x8 RGB grids that could be locked together to make a visualizer or display (all controlled by Max4Live and the original LaunchPad Pro). Just the grid part, without the function buttons, interlocking. Imagine the lightshow you could put on with 2x2 or 4x4 of these in a grid, all controlled by Live! Drool!

[@FocusriteTV]

Hi there, Have you seen Launchsync from Isotonik? it may be the solution that you are looking for: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXfPk36XfZyVoNk Kind regards, John Loftus // Focusrite | Novation Tech Support

[@mCKENIC]

FocusriteTV Hi John, Thank you very much for that - funny enough Ive just bought the Ned Rush bundle from Isotonik but did not know about their Launchsync device! Thank you! The left and bottom of the Launchpad Mini should enable me to use 4 in a grid for visualization/light show (with a bit of fiddling)... hoping the RGB version may come in the future. Thanks again - cant wait to get a Pro!

[@Sinnergy]

Should I get launchpad pro or launch pad

[@lacrimeee]

if u wanna get a very good controller and u know something about this kind of music , launchpad pro is the best ( i will start with it , i've done some exercise on my ipad with their own app : novation launchpad ) if you are new to this , the best choice is the launchpad , and if you want a smaller edition of the regular launchpad you can always get the launchpad mini altrough their very different prices they always come with ableton live lite and u have to buy ableton live intro (63€) / starter (279€) / suite (479€) if u want to ( to start the "lite" version is good ) :D ee u in the comments of other videos! -Alessandro ( one of the admins of this ITA channel )

[@ChenBoi]

Is it still possible to make light shows with this?

[@FocusriteTV]

The new 'User' mode is essentially the same as the previous 'User 1' mode. It is certainly possible to create custom controls!

[@KegelLicht]

Will this work with Bitwig ? How does the pads feel? Do they react more concise than push to velocity?

[@Sponk994]

no aftertouch ?

[@quinxx12]

How does the touch sensitivity and feel compare to the push2? I'm mainly interested in using it as a synth/instrument

[@NovationTV]

It's great to hear that you're interested in Launchpad Pro! Launchpad Pro's pads feature full RGB feedback, velocity sensitivity and polyphonic aftertouch. They're firm but very responsive and allow for expressive, dynamic performances. I'd suggest that you go to your nearest dealer to try them out for yourself. They are different to those used on Ableton Push and all of our other Launchpads. You can find your nearest dealer here: global.novationmusic.com/stores Launchpad Pro can be used 'Standalone' - without a computer, to control external hardware and synths. Scale Mode can also be used in Standalone mode, making it a great choice if you're looking for a standalone instrument. global.novationmusic.com/launchpad-pro-scale-mode Best wishes, John // Novation UK 🇬🇧

[@garyturner5204]

This is awesome to find out!

[@rolandbudin]

sooo... except a few obvious things what is the real difference to PUSH? I am wondering why NOVATION is getting into the business of Ableton and nevertheless they are producing a product to be used with ableton. Some coordinated market presence of those two manufactures would be the winning path. I really would like someone to explain the differences and give arguments why to use PUSH or LP.

[@feelmytool]

Mental I could give you about 500 reasons. The launchpad is a little more than a third of the price of push, while maintaining a lot of the same functionality.

[@TheDjschmidi]

So you show the send function only addressing 3 sends, can the LP Pro address more than 3 sends? It sure looks like 8 would be possible to me

[@Shannonbarnesdr1]

i am still having trouble.. for some reason my brain is just not clicking.. can you tell me how do i access and activate the different instrument voices available in the launch pad pro? thanks so much.. and i like to do alot of live play improv..meaning i dont use the software all that much other then to activate my devixce

[@Skijumptoes]

Very interesting the external midi control has me curious I wonder if you can assign midi cc to it in some way!

[@darkota6797]

Nice

[@brumba8599]

Most excited about the velocity sensitivity on the pads! I use Launchpad95 script with Ableton and that was one thing I really missed when jamming in the chromatic mode. How do the pads compare to the ones on Impulse line? If its anything similar then I'm stoked - I love the feel of those!

[@bobanc.6296]

You can have the step sequencer like the push on the launchpad pro?

[@44Amos]

awsome awesome viedo man!

[@BryanDumaguina]

MIDI out through a Mini PL plug is becoming a standard feature lately. Is it possible to have this both as an Ableton Live Set controller AND control an external synth module?

[@leondelahamette7205]

They speak like Apple presenting a new product and the camera angles to. Or if we were dummies and they have to say everything like it MAKES EVERYTHING BETTER BUY THIS ONLY THIS.

[@st0626]

this video started and my thought was "you better look at me when you're talking to me" lol

[@keishamervin]

Note should include scale other than the major scale

[@nyandubstep4753]

:3 ojala y algun dia yo pueda usar uno de esos :D amo la musica electronica :) voy a aprender a usar uno de esos para hacer musica :D

[@MrBrgGreece]

Hello, is there a drum step sequencer? or any other way to have a drum step sequencer?

[@calbostic6565]

MrBrgGreece There is a Max For Live plugin that includes a step sequencer in User Mode, but you need to buy Ableton Live Suite (which is very expensive) to be able to use Max For Live. The actual hardware does not have a step sequencer by default.

[@robertchung8526]

Hi NovationTV, Will this Launchpad still work with Automap, so that you can control non-ableton based devices? Will that still be all Red?

[@1vite]

Robert Chung I believe it will

[@MagDiSante]

I wonder if they (or some other company) will ever build an HW control where You can read the NAMES of live clips and scenes (and not only colors) displayed on the pads (as it happens in apps like "Touchable" on iPad) ... This way, You really have no more need of watching the notebook screen in order to know "where you are and what You're doing" ... Speaking of live performances, in the case of a live a session with many songs to play, each one with its complex set of scenes and clips (intro, verse1, verse2, chorus1, chorus2, etc etc ...), You always need to watch the screen of Your notebook if You want to be sure about "the point You reached" ...

[@discontinuity]

What watch is that?

[@alexandernava4183]

I don't know how to get the drum rack in note mode or the chromatic one

[@empowermph]

where do i buy a gunmetal grey launchpad pro? i only see them in early release videos, but in us, theyre all black.

[@NovationTV]

It's great to hear that you're considering a Launchpad Pro. That particular Launchpad is only available in black, we have never actually released a grey version. Perhaps the lighting or grading in our earlier videos makes them appear lighter? The only grey coloured Launchpad that we have ever released is the Launchpad Mini Mk1.

[@DaSwahili]

What if the buttons don't light up in the first place?

[@victorgabrielpetre]

But, what about the good old user 1 mode? What will happen to all of these amazing project files? The only reason I would ever upgrade would be for the RGB lights, not for the added features. Essentially, this is an ableton push now...

[@FocusriteTV]

Hi there, Great question, 'User 1' mode is essentially the same as the new 'User' mode. Your older Ableton Live sessions will still be compatible! although the clips & pads may now be a different colour due to the new RGB integration, they can be changed back to the same colour.

[@victorgabrielpetre]

FocusriteTV Cool, but will projects like things from SoNevable still work? Like, will there still be epic lightshows and such? That is what I meant.

[@FocusriteTV]

Sure, older projects will still work! The new RGB velocity values may produce different coloured clips / pads but this can be quickly changed back to how they were, if you want to, with velocity changes!

[@1vite]

FocusriteTV Wooow!!! Can't wait to buy that!!

[@ZER0Music]

FocusriteTV But, is drum rack still usable for the user mode? The video makes it seem like it's only usable for note mode, and that to map sounds, you have to use midi mapping.

[@helixxx9523]

Do you how to buy ableton live if I buy the launchpad pro? Because I don't want to spend 400+ and not be able to play it without getting the software which is like 600

[@DanielGonzalez-xk1oz]

No the Launch Pad Pro comes with Ableton Live 9 so you dont have to buy it seperatly

[@woodswalker88]

OMG, I don't care about what the buttons do...all I care about is that it has Lotsa COLORS...it copies the color clips from Ableton, which makes it possible to COLOR CODE> Gotta have!!!

[@MarvelDcImage]

Is that a wrist watch on the right hand?

[@XenithLive]

He could be left handed.

[@TommYFreaK]

Does it have the scale selection for the notes like ableton push?

[@nydery]

Is it normal for 8 keys on my Launchpad to have small nubs?

[@NovationTV]

That's right. 8 of the pads have tactile markers for easy navigation without looking at the pads.

[@bvqdc8973]

Its difficult play this?

[@stevehyuga9216]

you remind me of Slavoj Zizek

[@NovationTV]

He's been called worse.

[@jonathonmatthews8280]

Hello there. Been thinking about learning how to work one of these and i'm rather new with the whole idea of mixing music/clips is there anything that you would recommend anyone that is getting started?

[@NovationTV]

+John Matter Are you aware of Melodics.com? melodics.com/ It's a learning resource for finger-drumming and the general usage of grid midi devices. I'd give that a go to get you drumming like a champ. After that, I'd work your way through this series: www.novationmusic.com/answerbase/launchpad-tutorial-part-1-setting-up Try those and let us know how you get on?

[@jonathonmatthews8280]

OK thank you. personal I'm fairly new with this and did not know about it ill give it a shot and see what turns out

[@49g68]

+Jonathon Matthews how did it turn out, did you manage to play something?

[@kuro_mono]

Although I dig the RGB LEDs and all that, this really takes away the simplicity that the Launchpad and Launchpad S had

[@djduckyduck]

is there a video like this for fl studio

[@briansansone]

Anyone know if there is a max step sequencer for this? I have a great step sequencer for my original launchpad. Seems like a head to head comparison/competition with the Push. With a step sequencer it seems like the launchpad pro can do everything the push can.

[@Depuratumba]

is it possible to adjust the glide speed sensibility to make it even slower?

[@nmare6220]

Is there an exact release date for it? :/

[@Z3NTR0music]

sucks how all the good as features aren't available in fl :'(

[@luismagana1742]

The watch he's wearing. What is it? I must know. Also is it under 3,000 USD? I want to get one for my my dads birthday.

[@klehec]

nixon

[@iancrawford2496]

Why not just use a midi controller? What would be the advantage to using this?

[@iancrawford2496]

Can't edit: What I mean is a piano midi controller. I guess this is a midi controller now days too so it doesn't just mean pianos any more.

[@tadasdeimantavicius2201]

what man looks like a music geek

[@ZER0Music]

But... this means that (from my understanding) the drum rack is no longer for user mode, but rather for note mode... Therefore, this would render all previous launchpad projects unusable. Yes yes, you can still make projects like this, but you would have to essentially start from scratch... Is what I am saying correct? From my understanding you can only use midi learn mode to assign clips from session view to the launchpad buttons. Is the drum rack also usable for this application? Or is it only for note mode? If it's only for note mode... then this was a bad idea...

[@AWESOMTITAN]

+Z.E.R.0 No user is essentially like the older user 1 and projects will still be usable

[@ForzyGaming]

+082 097 121 ASCII Thank god i just got one for christmas :) i had a mini before.

[@anujsansare]

+Z.E.R.0 No, User Mode should work just as it does on older launchpads. Except, due to the new RGB lights, the colors of the light shows won't be the same (If your'e into that BS).

[@mathyflix9724]

this is better than a Launchpad X, right?

[@djlemesbr2]

Hi, this new controller in drum rack have a repeat to create beat same push ?

[@Denking]

I just realized that old Launchpad Pro has orange labels on it, but later version has only white. Is there a difference between these two?

[@NovationTV]

That's right. The more recent Launchpad Pro [Mk3] has many features not found on any other Launchpad model such as a powerful standalone step sequencer, 8 customisable layouts, a standalone chord mode, fixed length recording, enhanced Ableton Live control and much more. Full details can be found on our website 👍

[@Denking]

​@@NovationTV Have you even checked my channel? Lol XD I meant Launchpad Pro MK2, I'm using your device since 2016 My LP Pro MK2 (which I'm using for almost 6 years) has white labels on it, Launchpad Pro from this video has orange ones Is there a difference, maybe it was first revision or smth. I'm just curious about this Also, open source firmware for LP Pro MK3 will be nice, as it is for LP Pro MK2

[@NovationTV]

Ah, there may have been very subtle differences in screen printing but functionally these are all exactly the same. Have you explored r_cycle? That can be used to create custom tools and functions for Launchpad Pro [Mk3].