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My Launchpad Won't Show Up As A Control Surface In Live
In the MIDI preferences of Live 7.0.18 and above, and Live 8.0.6 and above , the Launchpad should be listed as a control surface whether or not it is connected to your computer. If you cannot see...
2010-03-29 Views: 9179

Launchpad User Guides
There is no specific User Guide for the Launchpad, as all of the required information can be found elsewhere: - The Getting Started Guide for the Launchpad can be found on the Novation website,...
2009-11-13 Views: 19872

My Launchpad is not recognised in Mac OS X 10.5.8 Leopard after installing the latest Novation USB drivers
If you have installed the latest Novation USB drivers on OS X 10.5.8 you will need to revert to version 2.3 of the drivers as these are compatible with 10.5.8. To do this: - Delete this file: Mac...
2012-02-16 Views: 4689

How can I use multiple Launchpads in Max MSP?
To use multiple Launchpads in Max MSP please do the following: 1. Connect both Launchpads 2. Open Max 3. In Options>Midi Setup, give each Launchpad an "abbrev" setting (e.g. Launchpad 1 change...
2011-09-13 Views: 2051

Why is my Launchpad freezing or glitching in Ableton?
This could be due to you having installed older drivers for the Launchpad. Please ensure you have downloaded the latest drivers from our website: http://www.novationmusic.com/support/launchpad/...
2010-06-08 Views: 6476

I can't import MP3s into Ableton Live Launchpad edition
There is a bug in the version of Live Launchpad edition that comes on the installer CD for the Launchpad whereby MP3s do not appear in the library browser and therefore cannot be imported. This...
2010-03-03 Views: 7704

I am using StepSeq with my Launchpad and I can not see accurate LED feedback from what I am controlling in Live.
Please ensure you have correctly installed Max 4 Live and Quicktime correctly. There are certain objects in Max 4 Live that depend on Quicktime being installed and the StepSeq uses some of these...
2010-02-19 Views: 5541

Does the Launchpad work with Ableton Live 7?
Ableton have relelased an update for Live 7 (7.0.18) which is compatible with the Lauchpad. This is available to download from Ableton's website at the following link:
2009-11-02 Views: 9916

The arrow and mode buttons on my Launchpad are not working...
All of the buttons, including the arrows and mode buttons on the Launchpad are assignable. When assigned in Live's midi learn mode, this disables their original function on the Launchpad. If you...
2009-10-30 Views: 7180

Why are the LEDs flashing in MIXER/SESSION modes, and how can I stop this?
All communication with Launchpad is conducted using MIDI note-on, note-off, and controller change messages. Therefore if any MIDI data is being sent to the Launchpad, the pads on the unit which...
2009-10-30 Views: 6863

How can I get LED feedback from Ableton in USER mode?
In order to get LED feedback from Live to the Launchpad, you need to set up a midi track in Live to output the particular midi track you wish to get feedback on. (See image below) However, there is...
2009-10-23 Views: 21394

Why can't i switch between modes on the Launchpad when Ableton MIDI learn is engaged?
Manual mappings always overrule mappings initiated by a control surface. It is not possible to switch modes (SESSION, USER 1, USER 2 & MIXER) on the Launchpad with MIDI learn engaged in Live so...
2009-10-12 Views: 5458

Limiting note velocity in Launchpad User mode (Ableton Live only)
If you do not want your Launchpad buttons triggering your software instruments (e.g. Drum Rack) at maximum velocity (127), Ableton includes a handy plug-in called 'Velocity' which is ideal for...
2009-10-05 Views: 9083

How to use buttons on your Launchpad to control sliders and cross-faders in Ableton Live
Step 1: Choose the slider you want to control Step 2: Select USER 2 mode on Launchpad Step 3: Select MIDI learn mode in Ableton Step 4: Click the parameter you want to control...
2009-10-01 Views: 19013

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