Novation Launchkey MK3 User Manual

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DAW mode
DAW mode provides functionality for DAWs and DAW like software to realize intuitive user interfaces
on the Launchkey MK3’s surface. The capabilities described in this chapter are only available once
DAW mode is enabled.
All functionality described in this chapter are accessible through the LKMK3 DAW In / Out (USB)
interface only.
DAW mode control
The following MIDI events are used to set DAW mode:
- Channel 16, Note 0Ch (12): DAW mode enable / disable.
- Channel 16, Note 0Bh (11): Continuous control Touch event enable / disable.
- Channel 16, Note 0Ah (10): Continuous control Pot Pickup enable / disable.
By default, upon entry to DAW mode, Continuous control Touch events are disabled, and Continuous
control Pot Pickup is disabled.
A Note On event enters DAW mode or enables the respective feature, while a Note Off event exits
DAW mode or disables the respective feature.
When the DAW or DAW like software recognizes the Launchkey MK3 and connects to it, first it should
enter DAW mode (send 9Fh 0Ch 7Fh ), and then, if necessary, enable the features it needs.
When the DAW or DAW like software exits, it should exit from DAW mode on the Launchkey MK3
(send 9Fh 0Ch 00h ) to return it to Standalone (MIDI) mode.
The Launchkey MK3’s surface in DAW mode
In DAW mode, contrary to Standalone (MIDI) mode, all buttons and surface elements not belonging
to performing (such as the Custom Modes) can be accessed and will report on the LKMK3 DAW In /
Out (USB) interface only. The buttons except for those belonging to the Faders are mapped to Control
Change events as follows:
Decimal:
Hexadecimal:

Novation Launchkey MK3 Specifications

General

Brand	Novation
Model	Launchkey MK3
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English