Novation Launchpad Mini MK3 User manual

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Launchpad Mini [MK3] User Guide

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Introduction

Hardware Overview

Modes

Settings

Default MIDI mappings

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Key Features…………………….……………….……………….…………......3

In the Box…………….………………….……………….………...…….…...…3

Getting up and running……..……….……………….………..…….…….......4

Launchpad Intro…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….6
Ableton Live…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….………….…...7
Using with other software…….…….…….…….…….…….………….………7

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Session mode…………………………..……………………………………….10

Keys mode…………....………………….……....………………….………….13

Drum mode………..…………………….……………………….……………..13
User mode…………….…………….…...….………….……………….………14

Custom modes……….……………..………………….……………….………14

Setting up a Custom Mode……………………………………………………15

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Settings Menu………….….……………………………………...……………17
Bootloader Menu………………………………………………………………19

Table of Contents

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Introduction

Launchpad Mini is our most compact and portable grid controller for Ableton Live.

Launchpad Mini makes launching clips in Ableton Live a fast and tactile experience
by bringing your Session View from the screen to your fingertips in full RGB colour.
Take music making further and build tracks with Launchpad Mini, using keys and
drum modes to lay down beats and melodies.

This manual will help you to understand every feature of your new grid controller
and will teach you how to take your production and performance to the next level
with Launchpad Mini.

Launchpad Mini Key Features:

• An 8x8 grid of 64

• Perform with Ableton Live by launching clips and scenes

• Plug and Play & USB bus-powered

• Compact and lightweight

• Four modes

• Lightning fast access to performance controls with

• Powerful music production software - Ableton Live 10 Lite included, as

• Endless possibilities for controlling your software with

In the box:

• Launchpad Mini

• USB-C to USB-A cable

: Session, Drums, Keys and User

well as a range of high-quality instruments & effects

RGB LED

backlit pads

Stop Solo Mute

Custom Modes

button

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Getting Up and Running

We’ve made getting up and running with Launchpad Mini as easy as possible,
whether you’re a brand new beatmaker or a seasoned producer. Our Easy Start
Tool provides a step-by-step guide on getting set up that is tailored to your needs,
whether you’ve never made music before or you just want to download your
included software as fast as possible.

To access the Easy Start Tool,

If you’re on a Mac:

1. On your Desktop find and open the folder “LAUNCHPAD”.

2. Inside the folder, click the link: “Click Here to Get Started.html”

3. You’ll be taken to the Easy Start Tool where we’ll get you set up.

Alternatively, if you have Google Chrome
open upon plugging in Launchpad Mini, a
pop-up will appear that will take you
straight to the easy start tool.

If you’re on Windows:

1. Press the Start button and type “This PC”, then press enter.

2. In This PC, find the drive: “Launchpad Mini”, and double click.

3. Inside the drive, click the link: “Click Here to Get Started.html”

4. You’ll be taken to the Easy Start Tool where we’ll get you set up.

first plug in your Launchpad Mini

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Double click the “Launchpad Mini” drive

Double click the “Click Here To Get Started” link

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Launchpad Intro

If you’re new to Launchpads,

Launchpad Intro

is a great place to start. Choose from
a variety of curated packs from Ampify Music and start performing immediately.
Your Launchpad Mini will match the on-screen grid - press pads to launch loops and
one-shots to build up your track.

To get there, plug your Launchpad Mini into your computer and visit

https://intro.novationmusic.com/. Your Launchpad Mini will be automatically

detected, and you’ll immediately be able to play beats with Launchpad Mini.

Warning: To access Launchpad Intro, you must use a WebMIDI enabled browser.
We recommend Google Chrome or Opera.

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Ableton Live

Ableton Live

software for music creation. Ableton Live 10 Lite is provided with your Launchpad
Mini, which gives you all the tools you’ll need to get started with making your own
music.

If you’ve never used Ableton Live before, we recommend visiting our Easy Start
Tool (see
and installing Ableton Live 10 Lite. You’ll also find videos covering the software’s
basic features so you can get started making music in Ableton Live with Launchpad
Mini.

With Ableton Live installed, get your Launchpad Mini up and running by plugging it
into your Mac or PC’s USB port. When you open Live your Launchpad Mini will be
automatically detected and it will enter Session Mode.

More resources on using Ableton Live’s many functions may be found on Ableton’s
site at: https://www.ableton.com/en/live/learn-live/.

You may register your Launchpad Mini and obtain your Ableton Live 10 Lite license
at: https://customer.novationmusic.com/register.

Using with other software

Launchpad Mini is made for Ableton Live, but it may also be used as a controller for
other software. If you’re using other music production software, visit

support.novationmusic.com for more information on how to set up your Launchpad

Mini.

Having trouble?

In case you’re having any trouble getting setup, don’t hesitate to contact our
support team! You can find more information and answers to Frequently Asked
Questions at the Novation Help Centre: support.novationmusic.com.

(often referred to only as Live) is a unique and powerful piece of

Getting Up and Running

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