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Novation // Launchpad X

Novation

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Launchpad X is the 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.

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 the 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. 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 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.

Firmware Version 2.0 Update

Firmware version 2.0 for Launchpad X introduces the exciting Custom Mode keystroke widget. Assign essential DAW shortcuts using Novation Components for a faster, more intuitive workflow. Also, an additional four Custom Mode slots have been added giving you a total of eight slots for customization freedom.
Novation Launchpad X Pad Controller
Novation Launchpad X Pad Controller
Novation Launchpad X Pad Controller

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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: reverb, delay, an easy-to-use mastering tool and distortion

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Dimensions (HxWxD):
  • .79" x 9.45" x 9.45"

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Warranty Statement
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.

In the event of a Manufacturing Defect becoming evident within 12 months from date of purchase Novation undertakes that the product will be repaired or replaced free of charge if the product is returned to the authorised dealer from whom it was purchased. In these circumstances, or if you need an out-of-warranty repair to your Novation product, please contact Novation at: mickg@novationmusic.com and you will be advised of the correct return procedure.

Alternatively contact the Novation Reseller from which you purchased the product or the Novation Distributor in your country of residence or business. 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 honour this Limited Warranty, although you may request a chargeable repair.

Alternatively, the unit may be returned at your cost to the dealer you purchased the unit from so that they can organise a Warranty repair with their Novation Distributor.
This Warranty does not include cost of shipping to and from the authorised dealer from whom it was purchased. In every case it will be necessary to provide the original invoice or store receipt to accompany the defective product to the supplying dealer. This Limited Warranty is offered solely to the first purchaser of the product from an Authorised Novation Reseller (defined as a reseller which has purchased the Product directly from Novation in the UK or its Authorised Distributors outside the U.K,) and is not transferable.

This Warranty is in addition to your Statutory Rights in the country of purchase.

Please note: A Manufacturing Defect is defined as a defect in the performance of the product which may be expected from a reasonable interpretation of the published description and performance specifications as published by Novation. This does not include damage caused by post-purchase transportation, storage or careless handling, nor damage caused by misuse.

A significant proportion of products returned under Warranty (which are very few in number compared to numbers sold) are found not to exhibit any fault at all. Please check that the mains voltage is correctly set for your local supply and that your connecting cables are in good order and correctly connected.

If in doubt about the product functions please read the user guide and if necessary contact your dealer for advice before returning the product to the supplying dealer. You can also contact us for general advice.

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4.63

8 Reviews

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing3
  2. Concerts1
  3. Recording1
  4. Production1
  5. So far.....everything1
Cons
  1. Difficult To Use1
  2. USB cable was poor quality1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced4
  2. Professional Musician3
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Easy To Use7
  2. Functional6
  3. Good Quality6
  • way cooler than expected!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byeric

    fromtroy illinois

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I was looking for a way to trigger abelton clips. which it does perfectly. but the best feature is the pads, as a midi controller and as a pressure sensitive drums pad. really dynamic pads. perfect for finger drumming

  • Great pads - love the 8x8 layout

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byMikey

    fromArvada, CO USA

    I love my new Launchpad X - I use it as an expanded drum trigger. The pads are very responsive and having the 8x8 layout allows me to include so much more than a standard drum pad layout. I love how I can customize my setup exactly the way I want! The fun part is trying out different configurations. I would definitely recommend the Launchpad X to anyone who wants to stretch beyond the standard 4x4 layout.

  • Works great with Logic Pro X also.

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byPhilip

    fromPhoenix, AZ

    I bought this after watching a video of someone using with Logic. They had already set it up though and I thought I was going to have to spend some time getting to integrate well. With the exception of needing a usb-c to usb-c cable it worked right out of the box. The RGB pads even reflect the clip colors automatically. Feels great to use as well. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a decent clip launcher.

  • Best pad to date

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byBryan

    fromWest Palm Beach, FL

    Mostly use it has a mixer and has a Beat pad have a Lotta fun with the learning everything has there is a lot

  • I will indeed buy this again.......

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    bySarge

    fromSt Paul, MN

    I use it to launch scenes in Ableton

  • So fun, easy to use, and magical

    4

    submitted6 years ago

    byRuby

    fromPortland, OR

    Using to create music in Ableton. One problem was the USB cable was cheap and made set up challenging. Once I realized it was the cable and not the unit itself, everything was great. With quality cable would be 5 stars.

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  • asked byGio

    fromDallas Tx

    I'm looking to build my studio and I'd like this to be a part what would be the basic necessities for this midi to start making music

    I'm looking to build my studio and I'd like this to be a part what would be the basic necessities for this midi to start making music

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