Novation Launch Control Getting Started Manual

OVERVIEW

Launch Control is the perfect partner to Launchpad and Launchpad S extending the opportunities for

producing and performing with Ableton Live. It’s also a versatile controller which can be mapped to other

music making or DJ software.

Launch Control is also an iPad compatible controller, fully integrated with the Novation Launchpad

app or as a controller to be mapped to your favourite music apps. The Novation Launchpad app is a

loop-triggering performance app. Use the pads on Launch Control to trigger sounds and FX, and the

knobs to control volume and filters.

HARDWARE

USB B socket

16 rotary pots

8 multi-coloured
Launchpad pads

Kensington
Security Slot

2 buttons to
switch templates

2 buttons for
navigation and
more switching

USING LAUNCH CONTROL WITH iPAD

Launch Control can be connected to an Apple iPad. An Apple Camera Connection Kit is required

(available from the Apple Store or online). Launch Control will power from the iPad.

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1 Launch Control

2 USB

3 Apple 30 pin Camera Connection Kit (not included)

4 iPad

Note that 30 pin Camera Connection Kit is required for iPad, iPad 2, 3. A Lightning to USB Camera

Adapter is required for iPad 4 and iPad Mini.

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1 Launchpad S

2 Powered USB hub

3 Apple 30 pin Camera Connection Kit (not included)

4 iPad

5 Launch Control

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If using Launch Control alongside other hardware, connect the hardware to a powered USB hub,

then connect the hub to the iPad.