Windows Novation USB Driver 2.13. Added Scale Mode to Ableton Live Layout (Ableton 9.7 required). Launchpad Pro Scale Mode - Mac Launchpad Pro Scale Mode. The Novation Launchpad MK2 is designed to work easily with Ableton, creating a simple and powerful tool for exploring new sound combinations. This controller does work with other music software.
Software
This installer includes the latest version of the Novation USB 1.1 driver for MAC and PC.
Features:
Added support for Ableton Live 9.
Supported devices:
Launchpad, Launchpad S and Launchpad Mini.
Please unzip the file after downloading.
(Requires Max for Live)
Ableton Live set for the Novation Launchpad - Official Video.
The StepSeq is currently a BETA version. To run it you will need Ableton Live 8.1, Max For Live and a Launchpad. You will also need Quicktime installed for all features to function correctly.
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 this page. This talks you through installation, and setting up the Launchpad as a control surface in Ableton Live.
- For more information on using the Launchpad with Live, please refer to Live's help. This will link you to the Ableton Reference Manual, which contains a whole chapter dedicated to the Launchpad.
- To learn how to use the Launchpad with Automap, please refer to the Automap User Guide.
- For MIDI programmers looking for more information on the Launchpad's MIDI communication format, the Launchpad Programmers Reference Guide can also be found at the bottom of this page.
As well as these documents, there are multiple tutorials and articles on the Novation Answerbase, as well as videos on the NovationTV YouTube Channel.
Product Tutorial
A collection of Max/MSP tutorial patches which explain some of the programming concepts covered in the 'Launchpad Programmers Reference Guide'.
Tips & Tricks
Software
For details please download the Launchpad Pro Scale Mode PDF file.
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Release notes for Firmware Updater 1.2 (firmware revision 182)
Fixes:
- Choosing a root note from scale setup view now resets the root note octave to octave 2
- Fixed bug where transpose buttons would be incorrectly lit when changing root note from scale setup view
- Fixed bug where it was not possible to transpose root note above B2
- Fixed bug where pads would not light when MIDI was received in Note Mode
- Fixed bug where NOTE button would not send MIDI CC when pressed in standalone mode
Release notes for Firmware Updater 1.1 (firmware revision 173)
New features:
- Added Scale Mode to Standalone Note mode (Hold SHIFT + SCALE to enter)
- Added Scale Mode to Ableton Live Layout (Ableton 9.7 required)
Release notes for Firmware Updater 1.0 (firmware revision 154)
Initial Version
User Guides
Product Tutorial
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