Novation Launchkey Series User Manual

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If this does not happen you will need to manually choose your Launchkey as a ‘Control Surface’ via the
following path: Logic Pro X > Control Surfaces > Setup. Once in the Setup window, choose ‘Install’
from the ‘New’ menu. This, in turn, will open the ‘Install’ window. Scroll to the Novation Launchkey
and click ‘Add’.
4.1.2 Session Mode
Session mode is accessed by pressing the Session Mode pad while holding the Shift key as shown
below. This mode allows you to enable record or mute and solo Logic tracks.
Record/ Mute mode - the top row of pads toggles the record arm on the relevant track and will be lit
red, the bottom row toggles the track mute and will be lit yellow. The tracks represented by the pads
include any sends tracks, the top row of pads will not be lit for sends (buses).

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)