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Description
Unleash your creative prowess with the Novation Launchpad Mini MIDI Controller, the compact powerhouse designed for musicians on the move. This sleek controller distills the dynamic capabilities of the renowned Launchpad into a portable, space-saving form, perfect for both mobile setups and cozy studio environments. Its 64 touch-sensitive, tri-color performance pads offer a vibrant canvas for triggering loops, samples, and instruments, while 16 programmable buttons provide the extra control you need for seamless live performances or studio sessions.
The Launchpad Mini integrates flawlessly with Ableton Live, making it an essential tool for producers seeking hands-on control over their music. It also pairs effortlessly with Novation's Launchpad App for iOS, expanding your creative possibilities across platforms. Whether you're crafting beats at home, performing on stage, or jamming on the go, the Launchpad Mini delivers versatile, intuitive control that fits comfortably in your backpack.
Key Features:
- Portable version of the acclaimed Launchpad controller
- 64 tri-color, touch-sensitive performance pads for dynamic control
- 16 programmable buttons for customizable functionality
- Seamless integration with Ableton Live and Novation's Launchpad iOS app
- Compatible with Mac, Windows PC, and iPad (via Camera Connection Kit)
Videos
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Reviews
PROS
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Ideal for beginners and seasoned users alike
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Highly portable, fits in backpacks easily
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Compatible with most DAWs, including Ableton and FL Studio
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64 brightly lit pads and 16 additional buttons for extensive control
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Low latency, especially when used with Android OTG
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Enhances live performances with easy looping and sample triggering
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Can be used for finger drumming, looping, and other musical creativity
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Affordable, offering great value for its functionality
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Supports light show features for visual performance enhancement
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Simple to use, making it great for live sets and studio work
CONS
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Not ideal for playing drums due to pad sensitivity
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Button presses may occasionally not register or double register
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Smaller size might not suit all users
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May require additional software like ASIO4ALL for optimal performance
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Novation Launchpad Mini MIDI Controller.
Features and functionality
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Launchpad95 script enables chromatic keyboard mode, offering a similar experience to Ableton Push, though there's a learning curve involved.
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Some Launchpads have a key button that lays out a piano roll made of lights for easier note playing.
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It's important to ensure the Launchpad Mini is set as a controller surface and MIDI output boxes are correctly checked in the settings for proper functionality.
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Software and compatibility
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Novation Components app allows customized layouts, including 4x4 drum pad presets and MIDI control mappings, but may have compatibility issues with older hardware versions.
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To play sounds, users need a DAW or synthesizer as the Launchpad Mini itself does not produce sound.
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Ableton Live requires at least 10 GB of space for installation from the bundled software link.
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Some users experience issues with MIDI signal detection in Ableton when switching between session, drum, and keys modes, indicating a potential configuration oversight.
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Use cases and applications
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Users find Launchpad Mini useful for long trips to create music on the go, especially when used with Launchpad95 for chromatic play.
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User experience
4.5 out of 5
Based on 36 Reviews and 149 Ratings
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Really good small launchpad.
Easy to transport anywhere. Very small which is nice when traveling or just messing around.
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Very durable world great!
Great size for my iPad. Super easy to use.
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Ideal for Beats and Synths with Ableton Live
Anthem City loves this little guy to play beats and sometimes synths off of, using ableton live software.
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The Portable Option
Being in an apartment has some space limitations, but the Launchpad Mini does the job.
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Lots of Fun
I got this for Christmas - yay! Really fun to mess with and I have a lot of ideas of how I can use it in the future.
Artist usage
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In this Instagram Picture there's a Launchpad Mini, you can see its the Mini because of the non labeled buttons.
you can see him use two Launchpad Mini in several moments through the set, it's also in plain view for most of the time
In a studio photo from Xlr8r, Rival Consoles can be seen using a Novation Launchpad Mini MIDI Controller on a smaller table, highlighting its role in their setup.
Novation Launchpad Mini can be seen clearly at 7:44 of this KEXP session at Iceland Airwaves. Situated below the Macbook in the setup.
Boyinaband is shown throughout the music video using a Launchpad to play the music for the vocalist Emma Blackery. The Launchpad is displayed in prominence 0:05 into the video.
Included in equipment list
This picture, from Approaching Nirvana's Facebook, is captioned "Just setup our Novation Station, whoots! Thanks @wearenovation." A Launchpad Mini can be seen.
Marc Houle uses the Novation Launchpad Mini MIDI Controller in conjunction with the Launch Control XL, as seen in a photo he shared on his official Facebook page.
Can be seen at the start of the source video, where it is used to trigger samples
Genre Usage
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