Novation Launchpad advanced configuration – Part 1

As I start digging into the launchpad I am trying to create a fun setup for playing with drum loops live. To achieve this I really needed monetary CC control values on some pads, as oppose to the default toggle behavior.
In order to set this up we need to use Novation’s Automap software. All the reading I could find pointed to me having to choose either the native Launchpad configuration (with session mode etc.) OR the Automap configuration to get my monetary controls. However this is not the case! There is a way to switch between the two different setups on the fly. If you have a Launchpad and dont know how to do this I highly recommend you check out this episode!

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  1. Novation Launchpad advanced configuration (fine control) – Part 3
  2. Novation Launchpad basics
  3. Novation Launchpad vs Akai APC40
  4. Novation Launchpad advanced configuration (LaunchDrum) – Part 2
  5. Novation Launchpad advanced configuration (cutting fx) – Part 4
  • Nolan_jake
    Sweet videos, love the work! just a quick question, i'm having problems getting my launchpad to work. When configuring in the preferences menue of ableton, the dropdown menue in the control surface tab doesnt display 'launchpad'; however it displays it in the input and output section.
    thakss
  • RupertBrown
    Ok so the basics first:
    1) Have you got the latest novation USB driver?
    2) Is your Live install up to date?
    3) Are you pluging the LP in BEFORE opening live? (not doing so can cause problems)

    Let me know if yes to all these ands still having trouble and I will try and replicate the problem at my end.
  • Kevin
    Thanks a lot Rupert! Your last three video's are like ya took it to another level. Very pro and a better description of Automap than Novation gave in their video. Your right it is hard to find launchpad info right now, especially tutorials. Hope you make lots more, hope other people do too. One Request, it would be so cool if you could get Alvaro Lopez to do a video about "Programing Syncopation and Polyrhythms in a Sequencer" to a 4/4 beat? That video would be the bomb, especially because of his time spent in Cuba. Maybe a little explanation on Ragtime, Jazz and early Cuban music (Rumba, Cha Cha Cha etc...). Basically how to play a little before and a little after the beat. Peace from Vancouver.
  • RupertBrown
    Thanks Kevin,
    Thats a great suggestion for another episode and I'm happy to report Alvaro said he would be keen to come back on the show. So stay tuned and I will try get him back on to give us some more in depth info on different rhythm styles.
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