User Manual

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Introduction
Launchpad X is our essential grid controller for Ableton Live. Launchpad X will accelerate your music
production and allow your live performances to become fast and tactile experiences.
Launchpad X makes launching clips in Ableton Live easy by bringing your Session View from
the screen to your fingertips in full RGB colour. Take music making further and build tracks with
Launchpad X by using the powerful Note mode to lay down expressive beats and melodies with the
velocity and pressure sensitive pads.
This manual will help you to understand every feature of your new grid controller and will teach you
how to take your production and performance to the next level with Launchpad X.
Launchpad X Key Features
• An 8x8 grid of 64 RGB LED backlit pads
• Velocity and pressure sensitive pads for
expressive performance of your instruments
• Perform with Ableton Live by launching clips
and scenes
• Capture MIDI and Record your playing in
Ableton Live
• Plug and Play - USB bus-powered
• Powerful and versatile modes: Session,
Note and Four Custom Modes
• Ableton Live Mixer – control Volume, Pan
and Sends per track
• Direct access to performance controls with
Stop, Solo, Mute and Record Arm buttons
• Powerful music production software included
- Ableton Live 10 Lite, as well as a range of
high-quality instruments & effects
• Endless possibilities for controlling your
software with Custom Modes
In the Box
• Launchpad X
• USB-C to USB-A cable