Novation's Live Controller Gets Brighter, Faster And Universal

US Novation introduces Launchpad S      04/04/13

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Novation tells us that Launchpad S is an update to the best-selling grid controller for Ableton Live: the Novation Launchpad. The 64 tri-colour pads can launch loops and clips, trigger drums and samples, and also control effects, volumes, mutes, solos and more. Launchpad S can do all this but has vastly brighter LEDs, a significantly faster refresh rate and is now plug and play with other software such as FL Studio. It also now works with iPad!

A spokesperson told us, "Launchpad S is an evoluton of the ubiquitous Launchpad, the Ableton Live controller that re-defined the way we perform music with computers. A grid of 64 'launch' pads allows hands-on control of music software such as Ableton Live and FL Studio. It is especially designed for launching loops/clips and triggering effects as well as getting full mixer control including volume, effects sends, pan, mute, solo and track arm. The grid can also trigger drums and one-shot samples. A second user mode allows users to freely assign pads to control other software parameters."


KEY FEATURES

  • 64-button music software controller Launch loops/clips, trigger drums and samples, and control effects and volumes.
  • Brighter, faster and works with more software Launchpad S is an update to the best selling original Launchpad.
  • Comes with Ableton Live Launchpad Edition Feature-packed version of Ableton Live lets you create music straight out of the box.
  • Plug and play with FL Studio and other software Now including custom software control overlays in the box.
  • Now supports iPad Launchpad S connects to iPad® with the Apple Camera Connection Kit -- no drivers required!
  • New #1 iPad music app Trigger loops and remix on the fly with just a Launchpad S and your iPad
  • Create and perform anywhere Launchpad S is bus powered, even from an iPad, so you don't need to connect it to mains power!

 

Launchpad S comes with the Launchpad Edition of Ableton Live, so you can start making music straight away. It also comes with custom overlays for using other grid-based music software such as FL Studio.

Novation has developed a Launchpad iPad app that enables loop triggering and effects from your iPad, independent of Ableton Live. Launchpad S can be connected to, and powered by, an iPad using a standard Camera Connection Kit. The app features a 1GB sample pack of brand new hand-picked loops curated by Loopmasters, ranging from drum samples to artist packs across a variety of modern genres.

Pricing and Availability:

Worldwide Availability: Shipping April 2013
Pricing: £149.99 / $169.99 / €179.99

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