User Manual

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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.
Within a Custom Mode, each pad within the 8x8 grid may act as a Note, a MIDI CC (control change),
or a Program Change message.
The pads may behave either as toggles, triggers or momentary switches. Momentary behaviour will
turn on a note when the pad is pressed and release the note when un-pressed. Triggers will always
send a specified CC value or program change message.
Full rows and columns of pads may also act as faders. Faders can be assigned CC values and may be
unipolar or bipolar. Faders may be positioned horizontally or vertically.
Pads within a Custom Mode may be assigned an “on” and “off” colour for when pads within the 8x8
grid are pressed/toggled (e.g. when a note is being played or a temporary CC change is toggled).
There may only be one “on” colour per Custom Mode, but each pad may have a unique “off” colour.
Custom Modes may have any combination of notes, CCs, program changes and faders – you can set
up your own personalised control surface for your studio.
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!