Novation Launchkey Series User Manual

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3.0 Standalone Features
3.1 Grid
The Grid is made up of the 2x8 velocity sensitive pads. The standalone functions of the pads when
Launchkey are detailed below.
3.1.1 Drum Mode
Hold Shift and press the Drum Mode pad (second from bottom left) to enter Drum Mode. Whilst in
this mode the velocity sensitive pads output MIDI notes from C1 to D#2 and will be lit blue.
3.2 Chord Modes
3.2.1 Scale Chord Mode
Scale Chord Mode provides you with banks of predefined chords. To access these banks simply press
the Scale Chord pad while holding the Shift button. Each row of pads will now contain a bank of
chords. The root key is C minor by default, to change this see Scale Mode.

Novation Launchkey Series Specifications

General

Velocity Sensitive	Yes
Transport Controls	Yes
Pitch Bend/Mod Wheel	Yes
Arpeggiator	Yes
Scale Mode	Yes
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model
Type	MIDI Controller Keyboard
Key Count	25, 37, 49, 61
Pads	16 RGB Backlit Velocity Sensitive Pads
Knobs	8
Faders	9
Connectivity	USB
Software Included	Ableton Live Lite, XLN Audio Addictive Keys
Capture MIDI	Yes
DAW Integration	Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase
Power Source	USB
Aftertouch	Channel Aftertouch (on some models)