Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 User Manual

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Table of Contents
About this Guide ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Bootloader ................................................................................................................................................ 4
MIDI on Launchpad Pro [MK3] .................................................................................................................. 6
Device Inquiry message ........................................................................................................................ 6
SysEx message format used by the device........................................................................................... 6
Selecting layouts ................................................................................................................................... 6
Controlling the Surface ............................................................................................................................. 7
Lighting LEDs via MIDI ........................................................................................................................... 8
Colour palette ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Flashing colour ....................................................................................................................................11
Pulsing colour ......................................................................................................................................11
Examples ............................................................................................................................................11
LED lighting SysEx message ................................................................................................................12
Integrating Launchpad Pro [MK3] with Software ...................................................................................14
Accessing Session Mode (Enabling / disabling DAW mode) ..............................................................14
The DAW In/Out interface .................................................................................................................14
DAW Faders .......................................................................................................................................15
DAW Fader bank set-up ....................................................................................................................16
DAW Stop Fader for Bank .................................................................................................................17
DAW Drumrack ..................................................................................................................................17
DAW Note / Drumrack mode select...................................................................................................18
DAW Note mode Active colour set .....................................................................................................18
DAW Note/Chord mode Buttons ........................................................................................................18
Programmer Mode .............................................................................................................................18
Programmer mode layout ...................................................................................................................19
Factory default Custom Mode layouts (for lighting pads) ..................................................................20
SysEx command summary .......................................................................................................................21
Mode Hierarchy Table ...........................................................................................................................21

Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 Specifications

General

Velocity and Pressure Sensitive	Yes
USB	USB-C
Type	MIDI Controller
Aftertouch	Yes
OS Requirements - PC	Windows 10 or later
Grid	8x8 RGB LED backlit pads
MIDI I/O	MIDI In/Out/Thru
Power Supply	USB bus powered
Pads	64 RGB LED backlit pads
Software	Ableton Live Lite
OS Requirements - Mac	macOS 10.13 or later
Height	1.3 inches (33 mm)
Width	12.6 inches (320 mm)
Depth	12.6 inches (320 mm)
Connectivity	USB-C, MIDI In/Out/Thru
Software Compatibility	Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio
Included Accessories	USB-C cable, Ableton Live Lite license