Novation Launchpad and LPK25

Ableton Live Launchpad Controller and AKAI LPK25 USB MIDI keyboard controller

Launchpad and LPK25 description:

This bundle consists of a Novation Launchpad Limited Edition and an Akai LPK25 Laptop Performance Keyboard MIDI Controller.

Novation Launchpad Ableton Live Controller for DJ Performance and Studio Composition including Ableton Live 8 Launch Pad Edition. The Novation Launchpad Limited Edition features yellow / orange rather than amber pads. These units are factory sealed, functionally perfect and fully guaranteed.

The Novation Launchpad Ableton Controller has been jointly designed by Novation and Ableton, integrating instantly and seamlessly to provide a powerful and musical way to physically and visually interact with Ableton Live. Now you can really ‘Play Live’.

With a multi-colour 64-button grid and dedicated scene launch buttons, Novation Launch Pad is purpose built for triggering and manipulating clips in Live. It also offers a new and exciting way of controlling Ableton Live’s mixer.

Novation Launchpad features a dedicated ‘Launchpad edition’ of Ableton Live 8. But Launch Pad is not exclusive to Ableton Live. Empowered with Novation’s exclusive Automap software, it can turn its hand to controlling almost any music software.

Switch to ‘mixer mode’ and the same button grid offers a unique way to control Ableton Live’s mixer. Volume, pans, sends, track arming, soloing and muting can all be controlled via the grid. Using buttons instead of dials, Launchpad lets you jump to different levels across eight channels at once – great for controlling multiple effects sends.

Novation Launch pad is also great for sketching out beats. Switch to ‘user mode 1’ and the 64 buttons become drum pad triggers with a direct line to Ableton Live’s Drum Racks. However, Launchpad has two 'user' modes, and both are fully customizable. Using Live’s own learn function, they let you create your own control setup, exactly the way you want it.

Novation Launchpad is also the ideal controller for Max for Live. The customizable user modes are flexible enough to deal with even the most detailed Max for Live devices and can handle generic parameters and controls with ease. Programmers can utilise variable brightness and multi-colour (eleven) LED states to their full advantage when designing new and innovative tools in Max for Live. The possibilities for devices are limitless.

The Novation Launchpad is designed to work together, with up six units at once! That’s 432 assignable buttons! Need faders, keys, drum pads and more? Launchpad works seamlessly alongside all of Novation’s other controllers, including the SL MkII with its dedicated co-designed Ableton control layout. Launchpad can also operate as a grid expansion for the Akai APC40.

The Novation Launchpad Main Features Include:

64 (8x8 grid) square multi-colour back-lit buttons
8 round multi-colour back-lit system buttons (assignable)
8 round multi-colour back-lit function buttons (not assignable)
L-shaped USB 1.1 connector.
Made for each other - Designed in partnership with Ableton, Launchpad and Ableton Live integrate seamlessly; just load up Live, plug-in Launchpad and you're ready to roll.
Launch clips and scenes - Launchpad's 64-button grid and dedicated scene launch buttons are ideal for launching and controlling your clips and scenes.
Ableton Live Controller for DJ Performance and Studio Composition includes Ableton Live 8 Launch Pad Edition.
On the go - Launchpad is perfect for the truly mobile performer, weighing in at under 750g and filling a space smaller than a 13" laptop.
Launchpad and Live operate as one - Bi-directional communication between Launchpad and Ableton Live ensures that, at any given time, each knows the status of the other.
Instant Visual Session Overview - With its backlit multi-colour 64 button grid, Launchpad gives instant feedback on your session view - see at a glance what's loaded, what's playing, and what's being recorded.
Innovative control over your mix - Including volume, pans, sends, track arming, soloing and muting. Launchpad lets you jump to different levels across eight channels at once.
Expand your Ableton control solution - Novation's Automap-enabled controllers work seamlessly together - A ZeRO SL MkII to control the mix, whilst Launchpad triggers clips!
Ableton Live 8 Launchpad Edition - Fully functional for performance and production. For existing users, Ableton Live 7 and 8 are Launchpad-ready.
Create and perform anywhere, anytime - Launchpad is USB-powered, with no need for an additional power supply. Just a single USB lead, powered from your computer.
Go Large! - Launchpad supports multiple unit operation. Connect up to 6 Launchpads at a time! Expand your grid with multiple Launchpads, or have one Launchpad dedicated to mixer mode, and the other to launching clips.
Jump around your Live set - Using simple page buttons and a 'Session Overview', Launchpad gives you an overview of the clips you have loaded across your entire Live set.
Don't move! - With large rubber grips to hold it steady, once you choose a performance position for Launchpad, that's where it stays!
Windows Minimum Requirements: Windows XP or Vista, 1.5 GHz or faster, 512 MB RAM / 1 GB recommended
MAC Minimum Requirements: 10.4, or later recommended, G4 or faster / Intel Mac, 512 MB RAM / 1 GB recommended
Dimensions (WxHxD): 239 mm / 9.41 “, 24 mm / 0.945“, 239 mm / 9.41 “
Weight: 717g / 1.58 lbs

The Akai LPK25 Laptop Performance Keyboard MIDI Controller is a USB MIDI controller for musicians, producers, DJs and other music creators.

The Akai LPK 25 Laptop Performance Keyboard is less than 13 inches across and weighs less than one pound to easily fit into a laptop case or backpack for extreme portability.

The Akai LPK25 is made up of 25 miniature, velocity-sensitive keyboard keys with synth action. The Akai LPK 25 contains an arpeggiator, which steps through chords automatically, assisting musicians with creating quick melodic ideas. Sustain, octave up and down and tap tempo controls round out the LPK25's easy-to-learn layout.

The Akai LPK 25 features plug and play technology for Mac and PC systems. No software driver installation or wall power is needed. The Akai LPK25 has four memory banks for programming and recalling settings appropriate to different software programs they use.

The Akai LPK25 Laptop Performance Keyboard MIDI Controller Main Features Include: