Really handy and intuitive studio and live controller.

The launchpad is a nice little feature in my studio, incredibly useful for producing with Ableton as it allows me to control many different aspects of the software from the pads themselves. I love the mixer section as it allows me to control every section of the mixer on the fly, which is also very handy when using it live. The user 1 page is automatically mapped to control the keys of your samplers and VSTs, so you can play it like an MPC or as a keyboard controller with your favourite Synths. Once again, incredibly handy in both live and studio situations. The launchpad can be slightly overlooked from time to time but is actually a fantastic little piece of kit, especially if you are travelling or on tour and want to keep your setup fully fledged in functionality, but streamlined in terms of baggage restrictions, overhead compartments or what have you. I definitely recommend this little gem, super affordable and super versatile, whilst also maintaining perfect portability. What more could you want for less than £100?

Beautiful tool for live sets

At first, I was a bit confused with Ableton at the start but as I got around the Daw and the controller, I was able to create some of my best products out of this tool by loop recording, engaging group tracks and mixing volume and effects straight from the controller. It's a fun starter investment and has definitely benefited me throughout my music years.

fun in concept

really, not a bad piece of equipment, but overall is functionally dull. you're basically getting an 80 key keyboard with some fancy software layers. and the fact that these are squishy membrane buttons with 2-3 led colors underneath that aren't rgb, is more dissipointing then anything. under some uses this can be useful, but it's more a thing i'd see someone using live to trigger loops then in a studio setting. overall, wouldn't recommend, just use your keyboard or a get a cheap lil drumpad instead

Launchpad

Launchpad Mini, a younger brother of Launchpad S is definitively a pocket Mercedes on a budget, being small enough to take everywhere you go. Even if you don't use the Launchpad 95 driver, it is still an ideal tool for trying new combinations during the arranging phase and almost indispensable for performing live.

First version blues

Ok, let it be said.. I have the original. I have never gotten much use out of it.. Didn't really use it that much for clip firing. Never used it for mixing (channel faders in Live), and am still looking for a way to fit this into my setup. I know some people use it and swear by it for simple finger drumming.. But it's way too cramped for me and the amount of colors it uses is pretty drab comparatively. Also.. The Automap software is terrible. I have had so many issues and non-starts with it, sometimes it feels infuriating.

Ok, with all that out of the way.. I have to admit that I would never get rid of it and it is built very solid and the buttons and the plug are still fine after like.. 6 years.. Actually I think mine is older than that. I just have a terrible memory.

Still one of the best USB-MIDI controllers around and getting better.

This 8 by 8 grid controller was originally intended for use with Ableton Live but quickly got adopted by users from other DAW's such as FL Studio. Each button can be programmed to generate any MIDI message on the touch, such as notes, clips with MIDI-notes (short melodies), samples or even automation clips that control the character of a sound over time. As such this is a very compact tool to be used in the widest and most creative sense. I use it in sound design as well as composing music but i've yet to perform live. I'm sure you will love this in any of it's 3 sizes - launchpad mini - S - Pro.

Simple yet powerful

Since I began playing live and DJ Sets, the Novation Launchpad has been one of the best companion. I don't really feel comfortable using is for production, but when it comes to live, it just allows me to do wonderful things when used with Ableton Live.

Lovely controller

Just, it gets the job done. I combined this with a custom MIDI setup configured with Serato, for an extra feel of loops, and for triggering Serato's Flip; since the software was developed after this controller came to the market, there is no button especially designed to trigger this clearly. (Could be me though.) I'm still working on several colors, but that has something to do with the XML file of my MIDI codes. Just have to change the color of feedback or so, then I'm officially ready to go. Definitely an add-on you're gonna need!

Love it

Easy to setup, pads are extremely responsive, and the versatility this product brings to production and live performance is incredible, and for such a low price.

This was my first controller for Ableton

The Launchpad was my first controller for Ableton and I never regret getting it. With the user pages and the Automap software you can customise it to your own needs. I have extend my Launchpad with some applications and software from Isotonic Studios and nativeKontrol which make it a great device to use in Ableton