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  • Page 1 Launchpad Mini [MK3] User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ……...…..…….……..…………….……………….……………….………….3 Key Features…………………….……………….……………….…………..3 In the Box…………….………………….……………….………...…….…...…3 Getting up and running……..……….……………….………..…….……..4 Launchpad Intro…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….6 Ableton Live…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….………….…...7 Using with other software…….…….…….…….…….…….………….………7 Hardware Overview ….…….……….……………….……………….……………….…….8 Modes ………….….…..………….………….……….……………………………….……..9 Session mode…………………………..……………………………………….10 Keys mode…………..………………….……..………………….………….13 Drum mode………..…………………….……………………….……………..13 User mode…………….…………….…...….………….……………….………14 Custom modes……….……………..………………….……………….………14 Setting up a Custom Mode……………………………………………………15 Settings ………………………….…………….….………………………………...………17 Settings Menu………….….……………………………………...……………17 Bootloader Menu………………………………………………………………19...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Launchpad Mini is our most compact and portable grid controller for Ableton Live. Launchpad Mini makes launching clips in Ableton Live a fast and tactile experience by bringing your Session View from the screen to your fingertips in full RGB colour. Take music making further and build tracks with Launchpad Mini, using keys and drum modes to lay down beats and melodies.

  • Page 4: Getting Up And Running

    Getting Up and Running We’ve made getting up and running with Launchpad Mini as easy as possible, whether you’re a brand new beatmaker or a seasoned producer. Our Easy Start Tool provides a step-by-step guide on getting set up that is tailored to your needs, whether you’ve never made music before or you just want to download your included software as fast as possible.
  • Page 5 Double click the “Launchpad Mini” drive Double click the “Click Here To Get Started” link...

  • Page 6: Launchpad Intro

    Launchpad Intro If you’re new to Launchpads, Launchpad Intro is a great place to start. Choose from a variety of curated packs from Ampify Music and start performing immediately. Your Launchpad Mini will match the on-screen grid - press pads to launch loops and one-shots to build up your track.

  • Page 7: Ableton Live

    Launchpad Mini. Having trouble? In case you’re having any trouble getting setup, don’t hesitate to contact our support team! You can find more information and answers to Frequently Asked Questions at the Novation Help Centre: support.novationmusic.com.

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    Hardware Overview Front panel Custom Modes (Drum, Keys and User) Navigational buttons Session Mode Scene Launch Buttons Stop/Solo/Mute 8x8 Grid Back panel USB-C Socket Kensington MiniSaver™ Socket...

  • Page 9: Modes

    Currently available modes will be lit white. Drums, Keys and User are all Custom modes. Using the Novation Components editor, you are able to edit the 8x8 grid of these three modes and customise them...

  • Page 10: Session Mode

    Session mode Session mode is designed to control Ableton Live’s Session view , seen below. If you’ve never used Ableton Live before, we recommend visiting our Easy Start Tool (see Getting Up and Running ). Here you’ll be guided through downloading and installing Ableton Live 10 Lite.
  • Page 11 The ▲▼◄ ► buttons let you navigate Session view. The red outline in the Session View grid shows the area currently visible on Launchpad Mini. ▲ & ▼ will move the outline across scenes, while ◄ & ► will move the outline across tracks. Note: This outline may appear in any colour - this won’t affect its function.
  • Page 12 The bottom row of pads can provide track controls: Stop (stop clip from playing on a specific track), Solo (solo a specific track) Mute (mute a specific track). These three functions are cycled between using the Stop Solo Mute button: When the device is powered on, the bottom row will at first represent clips in the same way as the rest of the 8x8 grid.

  • Page 13: Keys Mode

    Keys mode Keys mode allows you to play your Launchpad Mini’s grid as a chromatic keyboard. The layout presents 4 octaves of notes in a piano layout, with the octaves stacked vertically. The lowest pitch is at the bottom, with the highest at the top. The range of notes is C2-C6.

  • Page 14: User Mode

    Custom Modes can be created & edited using Novation Components – our online hub for all Novation products. You may also back up any Custom Modes you create here. We have several Custom Mode templates for you to download and explore on Components.

  • Page 15: Setting Up A Custom Mode

    Setting up a Custom Mode Custom Modes are created and edited on Novation Components. When Components is loaded on your computer, Launchpad Mini will connect automatically. If the product name next to the home icon (in the top right-hand corner) is not Launchpad Mini, press the home icon and select Launchpad Mini from the list of products.
  • Page 16 For more hands-on information on how to create your own Custom Modes, visit Novation Components for an interactive tutorial – it’s easier to get started than it may sound! Ghost Mode Ghost Mode is a sub-mode of custom views that will un-light all function buttons around the edge of Launchpad Mini when in a custom mode.

  • Page 17: Settings

    Settings Settings menu Launchpad Mini’s settings menu allows you to change LED brightness, LED feedback, enter LED sleep, and switch between Live and Programmer Mode. To enter the settings menu, press and hold Session briefly. The top 4 rows will display the characters LED, indicating the topic of the menu.
  • Page 18 The LED brightness level slider has 8 levels, from minimum to maximum brightness. The brightly lit white pad indicates which level is currently selected. LED feedback (internal) toggles whether pads on the 8x8 grid light up when pressed in Custom Modes. Bright green indicates that LED feedback (internal) is enabled, whereas dim red indicates that it is disabled.

  • Page 19: Bootloader Menu

    Bootloader Menu Launchpad Mini’s bootloader menu allows you to change LED brightness, LED feedback, mass storage device availability, and device ID. To enter the bootloader menu, hold User when plugging in Launchpad Mini. The LED brightness level slider has 8 levels, from minimum to maximum brightness. The brightly lit white pad indicates which level is currently selected.
  • Page 20 When different ID is selected on each Launchpad Mini, they will each have their own Session Ring (grid outline) and can navigate the Live session independently. On Windows, the latest Novation USB driver should be installed to correctly utilise this functionality.

  • Page 21: Default Midi Mappings

    Default MIDI mappings Shown below are the Note numbers for each of the default Custom Modes & Programmer Mode. Note 36 is Middle C. Drums Mode (Custom): 8x8 grid, Momentary, Note On Keys Mode (Custom): 8x8 grid, Momentary, Note On...
  • Page 22 User Mode (Custom): 8x8 grid, Momentary, Note On Programmer Mode: Includes buttons and pads (full 9x9), logo LED may be addressed, Momentary, Note On...

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