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Novation Launchpad X Grid Controller for Ableton Live

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Novation Launchpad X Grid Controller for Ableton Live
Key Features
  • 64 RGB Pads
  • Launch Clips and Scenes
  • 16 Buttons and 81 RGB LEDs
  • Control Volume, Pans, and Sends
The Novation Launchpad X is a control surface for use with Ableton Live. It provides 64 RGB pads. These are velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads that allow you to trigger clips and samples and let you see your Ableton session represented in front of you on the MIDI controller. The device provides 16 buttons and 81 RGB LEDs.
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Novation X Overview

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The Novation Launchpad X is a control surface for use with Ableton Live. It provides 64 RGB pads. These are velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads that allow you to trigger clips and samples and let you see your Ableton session represented in front of you on the MIDI controller. The device provides 16 buttons and 81 RGB LEDs.

With the Novation Launchpad X, you can launch clips and scenes, capture MIDI, and utilize performance controls such as solo, mute, record arm, volume, pan, stop, and sends. All of this lets you control your Ableton session without a mouse.

You'll find dynamic Note and Scale modes, which let you play melodies, bass lines, chords, and leads, all in time and in tune. The Launchpad X knows when you're programming drum parts, automatically showing your drum rack on its grid. If you want to customize mappings and MIDI control with Launchpad X, this is easily possible. Thanks to eight custom modes including the Keystroke Widget, you can assign essential DAW shortcuts, allowing for a faster and more intuitive workflow.

The device outputs MIDI to your computer over USB. It includes a variety of software such as Ableton Live Lite, the AAS Session Bundle, the Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Klevgrand's R0Verb and DAW Cassette, and more.

64 RGB Pads
Large RGB velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads give you a reflection of your Ableton Live session, making it easier than ever to see your clips and play your instruments expressively.
Live Loops in Logic Pro
Trigger Live Loops in Logic Pro - use cells to sketch out arrangement ideas, fast, and record your performances
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, with no mouse needed.
Dynamic Note and Scale Modes
Play basslines, melodies, chords, and leads. Launchpad X even knows when you're drumming and shows your drum rack on the grid.
8 Custom Modes
Keep creativity flowing with the Custom Modes keystroke widget, and assign DAW shortcuts for a faster workflow and more intuitive creation.

Go even bigger with 4 more custom-mode slots; that's 8 custom-mode slots in total with which you can be creative.

Included Software
  • Ableton Live Lite
  • AAS Session Bundle
  • XLN Addictive Keys
  • Klevgrand R0Verb and DAW Cassette
  • Softube Time and Tone bundle
UPC: 815301001171

Novation X Reviews

It is fun, but not giving confidence or consistency

By Satya
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2023-12-03

I got this unit for its 64 pads and custom modes that can be easily programmed. B&H also matched holiday discount a week after I bought it. That was good on their part. The good thing about the unit is the ability to customize the layout as needed. The keys are reasonably sized for finger drumming or similar needs. The only downside so far is that the pad response is inconsistent. Sometimes there is a lag in the output after striking it. Not all pads respond to the same velocity. I need to practice a bit more and see if it is me or the pads.

stuck at home, now's the perfect time

By Eric
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-05-02

Great product/instrument. Learning curve, if you're first time user, may be a little daunting, but be patient. So many levels to transform your sound. And it can attach to SO many different music platforms that makes its user interface customizable to your preference. Highly recommend

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Does this come with a USB-A to USB-C cable? It's ...

Does this come with a USB-A to USB-C cable? It's not listed on the In The Box thing, but it's mentioned as included in the manual on Novation's site.
Asked by: Michael
Yes. The USB-A to USB-C cable is included in the box.
Answered by: Mark S
Date published: 2020-10-02
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