Novation Launchpad X is a 64-pad MIDI grid controller for Ableton Live that 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.
- 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 – Effortlessly play perfectly in-key basslines, melodies, chords and leads. Launchpad X even knows when you're drumming and shows your drum rack on the grid.
- Four custom modes – Use Novation Components to customize 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 use step-by-step video guides to get set up with Live and making music in minutes.
Firmware version 2.0
Firmware version 2.0 introduces the exciting Custom Mode keystroke widget. You can keep creativity flowing while making music by assigning essential DAW shortcuts using Novation Components for a faster, more intuitive workflow and endless creative options. Launchpad X goes even bigger with an additional four Custom Mode slots added in version 2.0. Now with a total of eight slots, you can take your music to new heights and experiment with the versatile new Custom Mode key stroke widget, without compromising on the space you have to create.
The essential Live controller
Everything about making tracks in Ableton Live is made easier with Launchpad X's quick, hands-on clip and scene launching and Novation's 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. Novation's 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.
Make it yours
Go deeper and get Launchpad X working the way you want. Use Novation Components to customize MIDI mappings and control almost anything. Four custom modes mean you can design how this essential grid controller works for you; you're only limited by your imagination.
Take control of your performance
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.
Included software
- Ableton Live Lite: quickly organize and arrange your sounds and start making tracks with this staple electronic music-making software.
- AAS Session Bundle: three synths for music makers, providing essential sounds for your tracks.
- 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 for reverb, delay, an easy-to-use mastering tool and distortion.
| SKU | NOV-LPADX |
| Vendor | Novation |
| Aftertouch | Yes |
| Bus Power | Yes |
| Controller Type | Grid/Pad Controller |
| Included From Manufacturer | USB-C to USB-A cable |
| Number of Keys | 64 |
| Midi | USB |
| MPN | NOVLPD12 |
| Compatible Devices | Mac/PC |
| Onboard Controllers | (64) RGB pads (16) buttons |
| Five-Pin MIDI Support | No |
| Product Weight | 1.81 lb |
| Software Editor | Yes |
| Width | 9.45" |
| Depth | 9.45" |
| Height | 0.79" |
Novation Limited Warranty
All Novation products are built to the highest standards and should provide reliable performance for many years, subject to reasonable care, use, transportation and storage.
Many of the products returned under warranty are found not to exhibit any fault at all. To avoid unnecessary inconvenience to you in terms of retuning the product please contact Novation support.
In the event of a Manufacturing Defect becoming evident during the warranty period, Novation will ensure that the product is repaired or replaced free of charge. The warranty period for any product purchased on or after January 24th, 2020 is a period of 36 months from the date of the original purchase.
A Manufacturing Defect is defined as a defect in the performance of the product as described and published by Novation. A Manufacturing Defect does not include damage caused by post-purchase transportation, storage or careless handling, nor damage caused by misuse.
While this warranty is provided by Novation, the warranty obligations are fulfilled by the distributor responsible for the country in which you purchased the product.
The distributor will advise you of the appropriate procedure for resolving the warranty issue. In every case it will be necessary to provide a copy of the original invoice or store receipt to the distributor. In the event that you are unable to provide proof of purchase directly then you should contact the reseller from whom you purchased the product and attempt to obtain proof of purchase from them.
Please note that if you purchase a Novation product outside your country of residence or business you will not be entitled to ask your local Novation distributor to honor this limited warranty, although you may request an out-of-warranty chargeable repair.
This limited warranty is offered solely to products purchased from an Authorized Novation Reseller (defined as a reseller which has purchased the product directly from Novation in the UK, or one of its Authorized Distributors outside the UK). This warranty is in addition to your statutory rights in the country of purchase.
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