Novation Launchkey Series User Manual

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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

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)