STEP SEQUENCING WITH THE NOVATION LAUNCHPAD

Posted on Thu 27 March 2014 in entries • Tagged with launchpad95, Novation, novation launchpad, novation launchpad s

The Novation Launchpad S is an extremely popular studio and performance device, allowing you to get hands on with various aspects of software such as Ableton and FL Studio. Using a multi-coloured matrix design, the Launchpad allows you to launch clips, adjust track levels, pan positions, send levels and much …


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LAUNCH CONTROL DEMO VIDEO WITH CHRIS FROM NOVATION

Posted on Thu 20 March 2014 in entries • Tagged with ableton, ableton live, ableton live 9, Novation, novation launch control, novation launchpad, novation launchpad s, novation launchpad s control pack

We were recently joined by Chris from Novation, who gave us an in-depth demonstration of the Novation Launch Control. Check it out in the video below.

The Launch Control is a compact MIDI controller, which is designed to work with software such as Ableton and FL Studio. It features 16 …


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WIN A MASTERCLASS WITH M4SONIC

Posted on Wed 19 February 2014 in Competitions • Tagged with m4sonic, Novation, novation launch control, novation launchpad, novation launchpad app, novation launchpad mini, novation launchpad s

M4SONIC shot to fame through Youtube, when he began uploading videos of his out-of-this world performances with the Novation Launchpad. In fact, many of his compositions actually feature more than one Launchpad, where he uses one hand to trigger drum clips and the other to play melodic riffs.

After racking …


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LAUNCHPAD MINI, LAUNCH CONTROL & LAUNCHKEY MINI WALKTHROUGH VIDEO

Posted on Thu 16 January 2014 in Computer Music • Tagged with Novation, novation launch control, novation launchkey mini, novation launchpad, novation launchpad mini

We recently came across this excellent video, which showcases the main features of the Novation Launchpad Mini, Launch Control and Launchkey Mini, whilst also demonstrating how they can be used together. The video comes courtesy of MojaxxVDJ and is well worth a watch if you're wanting to find out more …


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NOVATION LAUNCHKEY ACCOMPANIES WILL.I.AM LIVE TOUR

Posted on Thu 09 January 2014 in Computer Music • Tagged with ableton, ableton live, backstreet boys, cee lo green, keith harris, Novation, novation impulse, novation launchkey, novation launchkey 25, novation launchpad, novation launchpad s, novation mininova, novation sl mkii, will.i.am

Novation recently spoke to Keith Harris, a multi-instrumentalist who tours with acts such as will.i.am, Backstreet Boys and Cee Lo Green in the capacity of Musical Director. In this short interview, he explains how the Launchkey 25 and Launchpad play a major role in the show, in combination …


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LAUNCHPAD MINI & LAUNCHPAD APP PERFORMANCE VIDEO

Posted on Mon 06 January 2014 in Computer Music • Tagged with Novation, novation launchpad, novation launchpad app, novation launchpad mini, novation launchpad s

Check out this short video showing how the Novation Launchpad Mini can be hooked up to an iPad running the FREE Launchpad App, in order to create a hands-on, unique performance. Remember that the Launchpad App now allows you to import your own samples, as well as featuring a library …


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RUDIMENTAL & FOCUSRITE NOVATION

Posted on Tue 31 December 2013 in Computer Music • Tagged with analogue synthesiser, audio interface, controller keyboard, firewire interface, focusrite, focusrite forte, focusrite isa, focusrite isa 220, focusrite saffire, focusrite saffire pro 40, midi interface, midi keyboard, Novation, novation bass station, novation bass station 2, novation bass station ii, novation impulse, novation impulse 61, novation launchkey mini, novation launchpad, novation launchpad s, rudimental

Focusrite Novation recently caught up with chart-topping dance act Rudimental, who talked about the range of products that they use in their studio and live rigs.

For example, how do Rudimental achieve those big, warm, analogue basses? The secret lies with the Bass Station II!

Rudimental also do all their …


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NEW LAUNCH CONTROL & LAUNCHPAD VIDEO

Posted on Tue 10 December 2013 in Computer Music • Tagged with Novation, novation launch control, novation launchpad, novation launchpad s

Although it can be used as a standalone controller, the Novation Launch Control was also created to be the ideal partner for existing Launchpad owners. The Launch Control provides you with 16 dials, 8 additional tri-colour launch pads, plus navigation buttons. You can use the controls of the Launch Control …


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NOVATION LAUNCHPAD APP - UPDATE

Posted on Wed 30 October 2013 in Computer Music • Tagged with controller keyboard, midi controller, midi keyboard, Novation, novation launch control, novation launchkey, novation launchkey mini, novation launchpad, novation launchpad app, novation launchpad mini, novation launchpad s

Novation's hugely popular FREE Launchpad iPad App has now been updated, with a number of bug fixes and a brand new Audio Import function! This is something that users have been asking for since the release of the Launchpad App and it now means that you aren't limited by the …


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MATT ROBERTSON IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW

Posted on Wed 23 October 2013 in Computer Music • Tagged with ableton, ableton live, ableton live 9, channel strip, focusrite, focusrite isa 430 mkii, matt robertson, midi controller, midi keyboard, Novation, novation 61 sl mkii, novation launchpad, novation launchpad s, novation sl mkii, premap

Matt Robertson is professional programmer, producer, orchestrator, sound engineer and major synth enthusiast! Just check out his studio; it's packed with the things!

Novation recently caught up with Matt to talk about his job, his equipment and his live work. If this is a line of work that you're interested …


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