User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 6.5 Overlap
- 6.5 Overlap
- 6.5 Overlap
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Getting Up and Running
- 3. Hardware Overview
- 4. Launchpad Pro Interface
- 5. Session Mode
- 6. Note mode
- 7. Chord Mode
- 8. Custom Modes
- 9. Sequencer
- 10. Setup
- A. Appendix
- A.1 Default MIDI mappings
- A.1.1 Custom 1: 8x8 Grid, 8 Vertical Unipolar Faders, CC numbers below
- A.1.2 Custom 2: 8x8 Grid, 8 Horizontal Bipolar Faders, CC numbers below
- A.1.3 Custom 3: 8x8 grid, Momentary Note On messages (note numbers below)
- A.1.4 Custom 4: 8x8 grid, Momentary Note On messages (note numbers below)
- A.1.5 Custom 5: 8x8 grid, Program Change messages
- A.1.6 Custom 6: 8x8 grid, Momentary Note On messages (note numbers below)
- A.1.7 Custom 7: 8x8 grid, Momentary Note On messages (note numbers below)
- A.1.8 Custom 8: 8x8 grid, Momentary Note On messages (note numbers below)
- A.1.9 Programmer Mode: Includes buttons and pads (full 9x9 grid), logo LED may be addressed, Momentary Note On messages (note numbers below)
- A.1.1 Custom 1: 8x8 Grid, 8 Vertical Unipolar Faders, CC numbers below
- A.2 Overlap Layouts
- A.1 Default MIDI mappings
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1. Introduction
Launchpad Pro is our most powerful grid controller for producing: both in Ableton Live and with your
hardware. It gives you everything you need to create and perform your tracks.
Launchpad Pro is the perfect beating heart of your studio. Use the powerful 32-step sequencer to
create tracks with your hardware and software and create evolving and intricate sequences with
probability and mutation. Get complete control of your studio with Custom Modes and send MIDI to
your hardware via the two MIDI out ports.
Launchpad Pro will allow you to quickly lay down expressive beats, play intricate melodies and launch
Ableton Live clips with the 64 velocity and pressure sensitive pads. Every control is RGB backlit, so
you know exactly which clips you’re launching, which notes you’re playing, or which steps you’re
sequencing.
Launchpad Pro is a fully standalone unit that doesn’t require a computer to operate. Simply plug in
Launchpad Pro with the included wall plug directly to the USB-C port.
This manual will help you to understand every feature of your new Launchpad Pro and show you how
you can use it to push your production and performance to the next level.
1.1 Launchpad Pro Key Features
• Our deepest Ableton Live Integration: play,
record and produce your tracks, all without
touching your mouse
• 64 super-sensitive RGB pads: large velocity
and pressure sensitive pads for playing your
sounds expressively
• Powerful four-track sequencer: 32 step
patterns, scenes for arrangement, and
probability and mutation controls to keep
your tracks evolving
• Chord mode: easily explore, build, save and
play complex chords straight from the grid
and quickly find new harmonies
• Dynamic Note and Scale modes: effortlessly
play perfectly in-key basslines, melodies,
chords and leads. Launchpad Pro even
knows when you’re drumming and shows
your drum rack on the grid
• MIDI In, Out 1, Out 2/Thru: Control anything
MIDI in your studio directly from Launchpad
Pro
• Eight Custom Modes: use Novation
Components to customise MIDI mappings
for your unique performance needs