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4.0 Working with Other DAWs
Launchkey can act as a general-purpose MIDI controller for Logic, Reason as well as a range of other
DAWs using HUI (human user interface). In addition to the Note On/Note Off messages sent from
the keys, each of the pots, faders and pads transmit a MIDI message that can be customised using
Novation Components. This allows you to configure your device to use these messages as you wish.
4.1 Logic
Your Launchkey can serve as a controller for many tasks in Apple Logic Pro X. The behaviour
described in the Standalone Features section remains the same in Logic Pro X. In addition, you can
modify your Launchkey to suit your needs with Custom Modes. There is also some functionality of the
Launchkey that is dedicated to Logic Pro, this is detailed below.
4.1.1 Setup
To set up Launchkey with for use with Logic Pro you will need to download the necessary drivers, to
do this follow the following steps:
• Follow the link to the Novation Customer Portal on novationmusic.com
• Register Launchkey [MK3]
• Go to My Hardware > Launchkey [MK3] > Drivers
•
Download and run the Logic Script Installer
With Logic Pro and the script installed, plug your Launchkey into your Mac or PC’s USB port. When
you open Logic your Launchkey should be automatically detected. Now if you hold the Shift button
on the Launchkey the pads should look similar to this: