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Novation Launchkey 61 User Manual

Novation Launchkey 61
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Contents
1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................................5
1.1 Key Features .............................................................................................................................5
1.2 Box Contents ............................................................................................................................ 6
1.3 Getting Started ........................................................................................................................6
1.4 Support ....................................................................................................................................7
1.5 Model Specific Features ...........................................................................................................7
1.6 Hardware Overview ..................................................................................................................7
1.7 Getting Connected ................................................................................................................10
1.7.1 Connecting Launchkey with a Computer .........................................................................10
1.7.2 Connecting Launchkey with External MIDI Enabled Instruments ....................................10
2.0 Working with Ableton Live ............................................................................................... 11
2.0.1 Installation ........................................................................................................................11
2.0.2 Setup ................................................................................................................................11
2.1 Session Mode ......................................................................................................................... 13
2.1.1 Launching Clips ...............................................................................................................15
2.1.2 Launching Scenes ............................................................................................................16
2.1.3 Stop, Solo, Mute .............................................................................................................16
2.1.4 Record ..............................................................................................................................17
2.1.5 Capture MIDI ....................................................................................................................17
2.1.6 Quantise ...........................................................................................................................17
2.1.7 Click ..................................................................................................................................17
2.1.8 Undo.................................................................................................................................17
2.1.9 Arm/ Select (61 & 49 Key Models Only) ................................................................................. 18
2.2 Drum Mode - Playing and Recording Drums ...............................................................................18
2.3 Using Ableton Live’s Mixer ....................................................................................................19
2.3.1 Pots ..................................................................................................................................19
2.3.2 Faders (49 & 61 Key Models Only) .........................................................................................20
2.4 Device Mode - Navigating and Controlling Devices ..................................................................20
2.4.1 Device Select .......................................................................................................................21
2.4.2 Device Lock ......................................................................................................................22
2.5 Transport Functions ................................................................................................................23
3.0 Standalone Features .........................................................................................................24
3.1 Grid ........................................................................................................................................24
3.1.1 Drum Mode ......................................................................................................................24
3.2 Chord Modes .........................................................................................................................24
3.2.1 Scale Chord Mode ...........................................................................................................24
3.2.2 User Chord Mode .............................................................................................................25
3.2.3 Fixed Chord......................................................................................................................27
3.3 Scale Mode ............................................................................................................................28

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Novation Launchkey 61 Specifications

General IconGeneral
MIDI-keyboard number of keys61 keys
Product colorBlack
Pitch bend wheelYes
InterfaceUSB
USB ports quantity1
Package weight4200 g
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth270 mm
Width930 mm
Height81 mm
Weight3500 g

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