Opens in a new window
Novation
Launchpad X 64 Button Grid Music Controller
Additional Photos:
Product Videos :
YouTube Video
Launchpad X is Novation's essential 64-pad MIDI grid controller for Ableton Live. It gives you everything you need to make music. Launch, play and perform your sounds and build your tracks using the large, super-sensitive RGB pads, dynamic note and scale modes, and mixer controls.
Everything about making tracks in Ableton Live is made easier with Launchpad X's quick, hands-on clip and scene launching and our most playable grid to date. Play your instruments and devices expressively with the 64 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads, then never lose an idea with one-press Capture MIDI control. Launchpad X belongs on the desk of every Ableton Live music maker.
Express yourself
Launchpad X gives you everything you need right at your fingertips so you can spend less time clicking a mouse and more time making music. Never worry about being out of key Dynamic Note and Scale modes let you easily play perfectly in-key basslines, melodies, chords and leads. Our most responsive velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch let you play your instruments dynamically and expressively. Step back from the screen, get hands-on and dive into your tracks.
Essential performance controls are a single button-press away: stop, solo, mute, record arm and set your levels, pans and sends. Using Launchpad X is a simple as it gets, no drivers to install, just plug and perform.
What's in the Box
- Launchpad X
- USB-C to USB-A Cable
Specifications
Hardware:
• 64 Velocity and Pressure Sensitive Pads
• 16 Buttons
• 81 RGB LEDs
• USB-C Socket
• Kensington MiniSaver Slot
Power: USB bus powered
Dimensions (L x D x H): 241mm x 241mm x 17.5mm
Included Software:
• Ableton Live Lite quickly organise and arrange your sounds and start making tracks with this staple electronic-music-making software.
• AAS Session Bundle Three synths for music makers, providing staple sounds for your tracks. XLN Addictive Keys Choose one of four virtual keyboards.
• XLN Addictive Keys Access one of four virtual keyboards when you register your first piece of Novation hardware.
• Klevgrand R0Verb and DAW Cassette High quality reverb and tape deck emulation plug-ins, to add some space or take your sound back to the golden age of cassette tapes.
• Softube Time and Tone bundle made up of four of Softube's world class plug-ins: reverb, delay, an easy to use mastering tool and distortion.
Software Compatibility:
Ableton Live 10 Lite is included
If you already have Ableton Live it must be version 10 or greater to work with Launchpad Mini. It is recommended that you update to the latest version as previous versions of Ableton Live do not include the Launchpad Mini integration for InControl. Launchpad Mini will also work as a standard MIDI controller.
Launchpad X & Live Loops in Logic Pro X
Live Loops brings cell-based looping playback and performance to Logic Pro X for the first time. With Launchpad X as your Live Loops controller, use cells to sketch out arrangement ideas, fast, and record your performances. Setup is automatic: just select your Launchpad from Logic's Control Surface Setup, then rotate the device 90 degrees to display the Live Loops grid. (Logic Pro X 10.5 is required.)
Everything about making tracks in Ableton Live is made easier with Launchpad X's quick, hands-on clip and scene launching and our most playable grid to date. Play your instruments and devices expressively with the 64 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads, then never lose an idea with one-press Capture MIDI control. Launchpad X belongs on the desk of every Ableton Live music maker.
Express yourself
Launchpad X gives you everything you need right at your fingertips so you can spend less time clicking a mouse and more time making music. Never worry about being out of key Dynamic Note and Scale modes let you easily play perfectly in-key basslines, melodies, chords and leads. Our most responsive velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch let you play your instruments dynamically and expressively. Step back from the screen, get hands-on and dive into your tracks.
Essential performance controls are a single button-press away: stop, solo, mute, record arm and set your levels, pans and sends. Using Launchpad X is a simple as it gets, no drivers to install, just plug and perform.
- 64 Large RGB Pads -Velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads give you a perfect reflection of your Ableton Live session, making it easier than ever to see your clips and play your instruments expressively.
- Ableton Live Integration - Quickly launch clips and scenes, never lose ideas with Capture MIDI, and access performance controls like stop, solo, mute, record arm, volume, pan, and sends to dynamically control your music, no mouse needed.
- Dynamic Note and Scale modes - Enable you to effortlessly play perfectly in-key basslines, melodies, chords and leads. Launchpad X even knows when youre drumming and shows your drum rack on the grid.
- Four Custom Modes - Use Novation Components to customise mappings and control anything MIDI easily from Launchpad X.
- Get Started Easily - Use Novation's online Easy Start tool to get all the software you want, and step-by-step video guides to get you set up with Live and making music in minutes.
What's in the Box
- Launchpad X
- USB-C to USB-A Cable
Specifications
Hardware:
• 64 Velocity and Pressure Sensitive Pads
• 16 Buttons
• 81 RGB LEDs
• USB-C Socket
• Kensington MiniSaver Slot
Power: USB bus powered
Dimensions (L x D x H): 241mm x 241mm x 17.5mm
Included Software:
• Ableton Live Lite quickly organise and arrange your sounds and start making tracks with this staple electronic-music-making software.
• AAS Session Bundle Three synths for music makers, providing staple sounds for your tracks. XLN Addictive Keys Choose one of four virtual keyboards.
• XLN Addictive Keys Access one of four virtual keyboards when you register your first piece of Novation hardware.
• Klevgrand R0Verb and DAW Cassette High quality reverb and tape deck emulation plug-ins, to add some space or take your sound back to the golden age of cassette tapes.
• Softube Time and Tone bundle made up of four of Softube's world class plug-ins: reverb, delay, an easy to use mastering tool and distortion.
Software Compatibility:
Ableton Live 10 Lite is included
If you already have Ableton Live it must be version 10 or greater to work with Launchpad Mini. It is recommended that you update to the latest version as previous versions of Ableton Live do not include the Launchpad Mini integration for InControl. Launchpad Mini will also work as a standard MIDI controller.
Launchpad X & Live Loops in Logic Pro X
Live Loops brings cell-based looping playback and performance to Logic Pro X for the first time. With Launchpad X as your Live Loops controller, use cells to sketch out arrangement ideas, fast, and record your performances. Setup is automatic: just select your Launchpad from Logic's Control Surface Setup, then rotate the device 90 degrees to display the Live Loops grid. (Logic Pro X 10.5 is required.)
Media
Youtube video product demo
Q & A
There are currently no questions for this product.
Reviews
18.217.220.114
Mozilla/5.0 AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko; compatible; ClaudeBot/1.0; [email protected])
Helped immensely with my creativity and workflow! 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
Features
Quality
Value
Overall
Product Experience I own it
Closest Store Edmonton Highlands, Alberta
This is a great device. I like the ability to lock it into a scale and either have all the buttons set up to just be in that scale, or highlight just the ones that are in the scale, in more of a guitar string form. Both modes have been very useful for me and allow me to come up with some interesting sounding solos, and even chords too.
It is definitely geared for Ableton Live, but I use it for Reaper, and it works great. I lose some functionality (the side row of buttons, basically are for show). I wish it allowed you to MIDI learn those. That is about the only missing feature, for me.
I would highly recommend this, if you're interested in one.
It is definitely geared for Ableton Live, but I use it for Reaper, and it works great. I lose some functionality (the side row of buttons, basically are for show). I wish it allowed you to MIDI learn those. That is about the only missing feature, for me.
I would highly recommend this, if you're interested in one.
Posted by Chris on Nov 12, 2022
Launchpad X With Cubase 10 Pro 6 of 6 customers found this review helpful
Features
Quality
Value
Overall
Product Experience I own it
Closest Store Halifax, Nova Scotia
I wanted a controller to use with Steinberg's Cubase 10 Pro on a well equipped PC running Windows 10 64bit. The pads are excellent... great sensitivity - user adjustable... but only with 3 different settings. I was previously using Steinberg's CMC-PD controller (4 x 4 with great pads). After using the LaunchPad Components editor (online), I was able to assign everything I needed for my desired functions. After using an 8 x 8 grid (Launchpad X) as opposed to a 4 x 4 grid (CMC-PD, Korg padKontrol, Presonus ATOM, etc.), I found the the 8 x 8 grid structure is more conducive to a better workflow. I can immediately address instruments (drums) in any register without switching banks and searching for the instrument (drum) I want to trigger. This is a huge deal maker for me. Also, the fact that I can customize the pads via the software editor is a great asset. I can assign note numbers, CC instances, etc. via an intuitive software interface and save all settings easily. The ability to colour code any pad allows me to visually group any or all of my different instruments. To reiterate, the pads are very good... among the best I have ever used... (Steinbrg CMC-PD, Korg padKontrol and Presonus ATOM). As far as the downloadable software is concerned, it may be a nice bonus... certainly an introduction to a new software experience. I personally do not use Ableton Live. I'm old school linear software user (Cubase). I understand from other reviews that Launchpad functions very well with Ableton Live, for which it was primarily designed. Make no mistake... it works very well with Cubase and (I'm assuming), with all DAWs that receive midi info.
Posted by Mike Farrington on Nov 29, 2019
Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
Great Additions
Reserve in Store
| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Launchpad X 64 Button Grid Music Controller | 720992 |
