LaunchKey User Guide - American Musical Supply
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1. USER GUIDE English Novation A division of Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd Windsor House Turnpike Road Cressex Business Park High Wycombe Bucks HP12 SFX United Kingdom Tel 44 1494 462246 Fax 44 1494 459920 e mail sales novationmusic com Web http www novationmusic com Trademarks The Novation trademark is owned by Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd All other brand product and company names and any other registered names or trade marks mentioned in this manual belong to their respective owners Disclaimer Novation has taken all possible steps to ensure that the information given here is both correct and complete In no event can Novation accept any liability or responsibility for any loss or damage to the owner of the equipment any third party or any equipment which may result from use of this manual or the equipment which it describes The information provided in this document may be modified at any time without prior warning Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed and illustrated English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS oo 2 Eu 10 11 12 13 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus with water Clean only with dry cloth Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Protect the power cor2. MIDI implementation table III 24 English INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Novation Launchkey MIDI controller keyboard As well as the music keyboard itself Launchkey is equipped with a range of controllers to allow the modern musician to create great music in the studio in live performance or on the move The keyboard allows you to control your existing Digital Audio Workstation DAW software and also the included V Station and Bass Station software plug ins the Launchkey iPad synth app and the Launchpad iPad loop triggering app Together this unique software hardware combination allows instant real time tweaking of synth parameters loops and audio effects This guide will introduce you to Launchkey and explain the various ways you can use it with your music software in your recording set up Launchkey includes Novation s InControl mode which gives you a simple yet powerful way of controlling all your favourite music software applications With Launchkey you have two ways of working nControl automatically maps Launchkey s sliders rotary controls and buttons onto your essential DAW parameters such as channel faders pan mute and solo Basic Mapping mode use Launchkey as a conventional MIDI controller where each controller sliders rotary controls and buttons transmits a dedicated MIDI CC Continuous Controller message For additional information up to date support articles and a
3. and you may need to configure your DAW to respond correctly See the MIDI tables on page 24 When Launchkey is used with the Novation iPad apps the transport buttons are used for custom functions which are specific to the app in use 15 English Octave up down OCTAVE TRANSPOSE The Octave Octave buttons 12 shift the keyboard up or down in octave steps The number of octaves over which the keyboard can be shifted varies with Launchkey model e Launchkey 25 4 to 5 octaves e Launchkey 49 3 to 4 octaves e Launchkey 61 3 to 3 octaves Note that the LED display will confirm the number of octaves shifted as a positive or negative value Transpose OCTAVE E TRANSPOSE Pressing the Octave Octave buttons 12 together lets you transpose the keyboard in semitone increments up to a maximum of 12 semitones The LED display flashes and confirms the transposition Pitch Wheel Launchkey s Pitch Wheel 2 transmits standard MIDI Pitch bend messages use it with synth software to vary the pitch of the played note Modulation Wheel The Modulation Wheel 3 transmits standard MIDI Modulation messages CC 1 what effect these have on your synth sound will be determined by how the synth has been configured Typically a Modulation Wheel is used to vary a synth parameter such as filter cut off frequency or vibrato 16 English Slider s Launchkey 25 has one
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5. and virtual MIDI devices 9 x press buttons providing additional DAW MIDI control functions English e 8 x rotary controls providing further DAW MIDI control Transport controls these provide remote control facilities for your DAW but also have specific functions when Launchkey is used with the iPad apps 16 x velocity sensitive launch pads These can be used to trigger sounds e g drums in your music software and provide other functions in some DAWSs and the Novation iPad apps 9 2 x round buttons These can be used for custom functions in the iOS software or in your DAW 3 x InControl buttons these switch the operating mode of the sliders rotary controls and launch pads to be either DAW controllers or standard MIDI CC controllers LED display Shows the value of the MIDI parameter being transmitted by the control you re currently using Octave buttons shift the keyboard up or down in octave steps Pressing the two buttons together lets you transpose the keyboard in semitone increments The number of octaves over which the keyboard can be shifted varies with Launchkey model the smaller models have a greater shift range Track 4 buttons use these to change tracks in your music software or to switch between Novation iPad apps switches to the Launchkey app 9 to the Launchpad app Pressing both buttons together lets you change the MIDI channel on which Launchkey will transmit and
6. appliances such as radios and televisions and void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help English For Canada To the User This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada RoHS Notice Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited has conformed and this product conforms wher
7. form to contact our Technical Support Team please visit the Novation Answerbase at www novationmusic com answerbase Key Features Available with 25 49 or 61 note synth action keyboard 8rotary controls 9 sliders 49 and 61 note versions 16 performance launch pads with multi colour backlighting Numeric LED display showing parameter values Standard transport control set e Standard synth modulation and pitch bend wheels plus octave transpose buttons rack control buttons change DAW tracks remotely Integrated with InControl for seamless control of your DAW e Very simple installation procedure class compliant no driver required About This Manual We ve tried to make this manual as helpful as possible for all types of user both newcomers to computer music and those more experienced and this inevitably means some users will want to skip over certain parts of it while relative novices will want to avoid certain parts of it until they re confident they ve mastered the basics However there are a few general points that are useful to know about before you continue reading this manual We ve adopted some graphical conventions within the text which we hope all types of user will find helpful in navigating through the information to find what they need to know quickly English Abbreviations conventions etc Where top panel controls or rear panel connectors are referred to we ve used a number thus e to cross refere
8. not via a USB hub A word about laptops When powering Launchkey from a computer you should be aware that although the USB specification agreed by the IT industry states that a USB port should be able to supply 0 5 A at 5 V some computers particularly laptops are unable to supply this current Unreliable operation may result in such a case When powering Launchkey from a laptop s USB port it is recommended that the laptop is powered from AC mains rather than its internal battery If this is a problem Launchkey can be powered via an optional AC to DC 9 V 100 mA mains adaptor which you should connect to the Power In socket at the rear see page 12 When using this method please ensure that your local AC supply is within the range of voltages required by the adaptor BEFORE you plug it into the mains Please contact your Novation dealer for advice on suitable mains adaptors if you are in any doubt English Hardware Overview Top View controls novation LAUNCHKEY 25 8 novation LAUNCHKEY EE TRACK MIDI CHANNEL o eT 8 Launchkey s controls are non assignable This makes Launchkey very simple to configure and use Keyboard Launchkey is available in 25 49 or 61 note versions Pitch wheel standard pitchbend wheel spring loaded to return to centre position Mod Modulation wheel 9 x 45 mm sliders used to control levels and other parameters in your DAW
9. receive MIDI data 1 Launchkey 49 and 61 only Launchkey 25 has one assignable slider 2 Launchkey 49 and 61 only There are no buttons on Launchkey 25 3 Launchkey 49 and 61 only Launchkey 25 has two InControl buttons 11 English Rear view connections 1 USB port USB Type B connector compatible with USB 1 1 2 0 or 3 0 Connect Launchkey to a USB port on your computer or iPad using the USB cable supplied 2 Power In you can also connect an AC to DC adaptor here to externally power Launchkey 3 Sustain a jack socket for the connection of a standard sustain pedal 4 Kensington security lock secure your Launchkey to a convenient structural point if desired 12 English LAUNCHKEY SETUP EXAMPLES Launchkey is designed to integrate automatically and seamlessly with your computer music software Launchkey can be used with either a computer laptop or with an iPad however the features and operational possibilities do differ with the two platforms so they have been covered separately in the User Guide sections that follow Interfacing Launchkey to a computer Connect Launchkey to your computer using the supplied USB cable between Launchkey s rear panel USB socket and a USB port on the computer novation oe ncsoao ULLA InControl mode InControl has been integrated into your Launchkey to allow instant operability with certain DAWs Consult the DAW Setup Guide you downloaded with the Launchkey So
10. slider control and Launchkey 49 and 61 have nine The single slider on the Launchkey 25 always transmits a Master Volume message CC 7 This slider is not used by InControl mode On Launchkey 49 and 61 the functions of the sliders will differ depending on whether InControl mode is in use In InControl mode the sliders will act as faders in the DAW s mixer section controlling the track levels in a set of eight consecutively numbered channels In Basic Mapping mode each slider transmits a fixed MIDI CC message See the MIDI tables on page 24 Buttons MASTER Only Launchkey 49 and 61 have control buttons There are a total of nine one under each slider 5 In InControl mode buttons 1 to 8 will typically act as mute or solo buttons for the selected set of eight channels in the DAW s mixer In this case the ninth button switches the function of buttons 1 to 8 between Mute and Solo Note that Solo mode is indicated by the internal LED In Basic Mapping mode each button transmits a fixed MIDI CC message See the MIDI tables on page 24 Rotary controls All models have eight rotary controls 6 which like the other Launchkey controllers may be placed in InControl mode or used in Basic Mapping Mode In InControl mode they would typically act as pan controls for a set of eight channels in the DAW s mixer section In Basic Mapping mode each rotary control transmits a fixed MIDI CC message See the MIDI tables on page 24 Launch Pad
11. chpad app The Launchpad app is a software version of Novation s successful LAUNCHPAD music controller The app offers an 8 x 6 matrix of multi coloured pads which can be used to make and remix music from a library of samples and loops Built in time stretching ensures that all the loops and samples are synchronised and remain in tempo Using Launchkey with the Launchkey iPad app Connect your Launchkey keyboard to your iPad via the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit following the instructions on page 14 When connected Launchkey s hardware controllers are mapped directly one to one onto the equivalent on screen rotary controls these are programmed to vary the most important parameters of each synth patch Note that the parameters controlled by both sets of controls hardware and software will depend on the patch loaded NOTE When you connect your Launchkey keyboard to the iPad all three InControl buttons 10 will be unlit by default as the keyboard needs to be in Basic Mapping Mode to operate correctly with the Launchkey app This will not be the case if the Novation Launchpad app is already running The following list summarises the hardware assignments e The keys 1 operate in the normal manner to play the loaded patch e The Mod 3 and Pitch 2 wheels can be used in the usual manner with their specific operation being determined by the patch e The Octave buttons 12 also operate normally but note that these are indepen
12. d from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped No naked flames such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus WARNING This equipment must only be connected to USB 1 1 or 2 0 type ports CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to p
13. dent of the Octave buttons on screen which only affect the virtual keyboard 20 English e The rotary controllers 6 are always mapped directly to the eight rotary controls displayed on screen for each patch e Sliders 1 to 8 49 and 61 note versions 4 control the primary Amplitude sliders 1 to 4 and Modulation sliders 5 to 8 Envelope ADSR parameters These assignments are the same for all patches e The Master Slider always controls the overall synth volume e Three of the Transport control buttons 7 operate the synth arp functions Play gt starts the arp sequence Stop ill stops the arp sequence and Loop acts as an Arp Latch control and causes the sequence to run continuously e The gt and 4 buttons also marked 4 and w can be used to select the next or previous patch e The upper bank of eight launch pads 8 permit storage and recall of your favourite patches To store a patch as a favourite hold down the upper round Launch Pad button 9 and press one of the eight pads To recall a favourite patch simply press a pad Note that storage of favourite patches is retained within the app each favourite always links to an existing patch thus any alterations made to the parameters of a patch such as knob positions will be lost when a new patch or favourite is selected e The lower bank of eight launch pads duplicate the on screen performance Nodes Pressing a pad is equivalent to touching one of the Nodes Us
14. e applicable to the European Union s Directive 2002 95 EC on Restrictions of Hazardous Substances RoHS as well as the following sections of California law which refer to RoHS namely sections 25214 10 25214 10 2 and 58012 Health and Safety Code Section 42475 2 Public Resources Code CAUTION The normal operation of this product may be affected by a strong electrostatic discharge ESD In the event of this happening simply reset the unit by removing and then replugging the USB cable Normal operation should return COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL NOTICES Novation Launchkey and InControl are registered trade marks of Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited 2013 Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited All rights reserved English CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION 55225 3 20 3 6 ttra bita o 9 c CE GU CR CRI RR Ro Res 4 FOF USA T 4 For Canada naana aaaea od aoe me eS 6 Oe eases bee dae eed ke a 5 COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL NOTICES 22e dedere hm Rm emm 6000460505988 5 INTRODUCTION 24e4 advetaeneee REP BOE ian eden een dx 7 Key FeatureS nananana aana 7 About This Manual citata 50206680808 2440480858 6G 044 8me de a 7 Whats i We DOM cesdaneeacecoud es etaadiamsentesea eo e a cae E eee 8 Registering Your Launchkey 000 cece ee ee eee eee 9 Power Requirements er ict Sea ect os edet So dE so e e 8 GrH aoe eee ao 9 Hardware OVelWeW ad desde dos Dacos diene utc ene einen 10
15. ersons PN The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE English ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION Compliance Information Statement Declaration of Compliance procedure Product Identification Novation Launchkey Keyboard Responsible party American Music and Sound Address 4325 Executive Drive Suite 300 Southaven MS 38672 Telephone 800 431 2609 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For USA To the User 1 Do not modify this unit This product when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual meets FCC requirements Modifications not expressly approved by Focusrite may void your authority granted by the FCC to use this product Important This product satisfies FCC regulations when high quality shielded cables are used to connect with other equipment Failure to use high quality shielded cables or to follow the installation instructions within this manual may cause magnetic interference with
16. ftware Installer which includes a list of currently supported DAWs The DAW Setup Guide explains how the various controls on Launchkey map onto each DAW s key functions If your favourite DAW is not in this list you can still use Launchkey with it effectively but you will need to use Basic Mapping Mode see below Basic mapping mode Launchkey will act as a general purpose MIDI controller for use with a wide range of music software applications In addition to the keyboard s Note On Note Off messages each of the various controls sliders buttons and rotary controls will always transmit their own unique MIDI control message allowing you to configure your software to respond to the messages as you wish 13 English Interfacing Launchkey to an iPad Power 5 Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit Control information novation T USB HO oceaoco ALAALA If you have an iPad or iPad mini you can run the free Novation Launchkey and Launchpad iPad apps on it and use Launchkey to control them You will need an Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit to interface Launchkey to an iPad as shown above 1 plug the USB cable in the box into the USB port on Launchkey 2 plug the other end of the USB cable into to the USB port on the Camera Connection Kit 3 now connect the Camera Connection Kit to the iPad NOTE Please note that an Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit is NOT included with Launchkey and must be sourced separately Y
17. ing Launchkey with the Launchpad iPad app Connect your Launchkey keyboard to your iPad via the camera kit following the instructions on page 14 Press the InControl button for the launch pads to enable them to interface with the app The hardware launch pads will illuminate representing 16 of the 48 Launchpad app pads How they illuminate will depend on the current Launchpad app session Note that when the app is first loaded the hardware pads are mapped to the top two rows of the app and this is confirmed by the two LEDs at the left hand end of the on screen rows Use the 4 and buttons in the 21 English Transport control set 7 to select other pairs of rows note that each press scrolls one row of app pads at a time On the 49 or 61 note versions the eight sliders will be mapped onto the eight channel faders of the Launchpad app and can thus be used to adjust the mix To enable them press the InControl button for the slider block MASTER Using Launchkey with both Launchkey and Launchpad iPad apps It is possible to run the two apps simultaneously and by using the InControl buttons 10 assign various sections of the Launchkey hardware to control each app For example you can assign the launch pads to control the loops and samples that the Launchpad app generates while playing the Launchkey synth Although both apps run simultaneously only one can appear on screen at a time you can remotely switch between them
18. liders to control the next set of tracks accordingly On Launchkey 25 the single slider can be stepped through consecutive DAW tracks in the same manner by successive presses of Track 4 p Note that the action of the Track buttons can differ slightly between DAWS for example Logic Pro automatically selects the next bank of eight tracks when you step from the last track in a bank of eight e g stepping from track 8 to track 9 switches the controlled tracks from 1 8 to 9 16 18 English Using Launchkey with InControl If you have one of the DAWS listed in the DAW Setup Guide you will first need to follow the instructions on how to set it up to operate correctly with Launchkey Once this has been done InControl will automatically assign each hardware controller to a key DAW function in an intelligent manner You should be able to discover very easily how each controller is mapped onto which DAW function by experimenting but a full list of mappings is contained in the DAW Setup Guide InControl assignments are fixed and invisible to you so its operation is seamless and transparent InControl mode may be selected independently for the various blocks of controllers sliders buttons rotary controls and launch pads using the three Launchkey 49 61 or two Launchkey 25 InControl buttons 10 When enabled the InControl buttons are illuminated InControl Buttons OOO AI iiia JT GENII Note that the launch pads have
19. nce to the top panel diagram and thus to cross reference to the rear panel diagram See pages page 10 and page 12 We ve used CAPS to name physical things like top panel controls and rear panel connectors and also on screen buttons which you need to click and bold Courier font to denote text which you see on the computer screen Tips These do what it says on the tin we include bits of advice relevant to the topic being discussed that should simplify setting up Launchkey to do what you want It s not mandatory that you follow them but generally they should make life easier What s In The Box Launchkey has been carefully packed in the factory and the packaging was designed to withstand rough handling Should the unit appear to have been damaged in transit do not discard any of the packing material and notify your music dealer Save all the packing materials for future use if you ever need to ship the unit again Please check the list below against the contents of the packaging If any items are missing or damaged contact the Novation dealer or distributor where you purchased the unit Launchkey MIDI controller keyboard Getting Started guide USB Type A to Type B cable 2 m Product software Registration Card allowing download of Launchkey Software Installer including setup instructions for popular DAWs Novation V Station synth plug in Novation Bass Station plug in Loopmaster samples iPad software card with dow
20. nload instructions for Novation Launchkey iPad app Novation Launchpad iPad app English Registering Your Launchkey It is important to register your Launchkey on line using the Product software Registration Card Apart from validating your manufacturer s warranty you will also then be able to download the additional software that you are entitled to as a Launchkey purchaser The card also contains codes you will need to enter in the on line forms on our website to download the software but before you attempt to do this warranty registration is required Can t get started If you have any trouble with this product Download your software There is no software CD included with your product Download the latest drivers and software by registering your product at www novationmusic com register do not go back to the place of purchase Contact our support team on US 1 855 24 FOCUS 1 855 243 6287 Support available Monday Friday 8am 6pm PST UK amp 44 1494 462246 International Support available Monday Friday 9 30am 6pm GMT BST Online www novationmusic com support PLACE SERIAL NUMBER STICKER HERE PLACE PRODUCT BUNDLE CODE HERE Power Requirements Launchkey will normally be powered from your computer or iPad via its rear panel USB connector DC power will be supplied by the computer through the standard USB cable We recommend that you connect Launchkey directly to a computer s native USB port and
21. no InControl functionality with some DAWSs these will be DAWs which are not clip based such as Logic Pro and Cubase Ableton Live is clip based and you will be able to trigger clips and loops directly with this DAW using the pads When used with Reason the pads can be used for many other purposes such as to select and edit drum loops or modify sequencer steps 19 English IPAD GUIDE Novation has created two exciting new iPad apps for use with your Launchkey keyboard These can be downloaded from the Apple App Store in the usual way check that your iPad version is compatible Each of the apps can be used on your iPad without connecting the Launchkey they are largely self explanatory and a full description of their features is not within the scope of this manual The following section of User Guide restricts itself to describing how you can use your Launchkey keyboard with these apps NOTE It is recommended that you connect the Launchkey Hardware to the iPad prior to launching the Novation Launchkey and Novation Launchpad app Launchkey app The Launchkey app is a software synthesiser It includes 60 exciting synth sounds for immediate use in your performances and productions It uses a graphical interface to manipulate the synth sounds and gives you a fast and fun way to be creative Connecting the iPad to your Launchkey hardware gives greatly enhanced and more tactile control and allows the use of the full size keyboard Laun
22. ou can avoid draining the battery in your iPad too quickly by powering Launchkey from an external AC to DC adaptor see Power Requirements on page 9 OS version dependant 14 English EXPLORING LAUNCHKEY MIDI Channel MIDI data can be sent on any one of 16 channels and will only be received and interpreted correctly if the receiving device is set to the same channel The default MIDI channel is 01 To select a different channel Press the two TRACK buttons 13 simultaneously the LED display 11 will flash indicating the current MIDI channel e Use the TRACK 4 pb buttons select the desired channel number u gt MIDI CHANNEL When powering on Launchkey ALWAYS defaults to MIDI Channel 01 if you have re powered since changing the MIDI channel number you will need to reset it The exception to the above are the launch pads these ALWAYS transmit on MIDI Channel 10 as this is the standard GM MIDI channel for percussion instruments Transport controls Launchkey is provided with a standard set of six transport controls which can be used to start stop relocate etc within your DAW s timeline They act as a convenient remote control for the software and duplicate the on screen buttons Rewind Loop Start Fast Forward Stop Record In InControl mode these will control the DAW s standard transport functions In Basic Mapping mode each button will transmit its own unique MIDI CC message
23. re symbol on your Launchkey Q What is InControl A A Novation innovation that provides control of all major music software straight out of the box Q What do the arrow buttons do A These turn InControl mode on or off for Launchkey s faders knobs and pads individually InControl mode is available when a control surface connection to your music software is established 23 English MIDI implementation table Note velocity Note on Yes No Note off Yes No System exclusive Device inquiry Aux messages Mode switch 24 English 25
24. s All models of Launchkey are equipped with a set of sixteen velocity sensitive pads Their primary purpose is to trigger percussive sounds and to do so the pads need to be set to Basic Mapping mode In this case all data is transmitted on MIDI Channel 10 In this mode the pads illuminate red when struck If the pads are set to InControl mode they can be used to trigger clips or loops with certain software Ableton Live FL Studio and Reason but have no function with non clip based applications such as Logic Pro or Cubase hence cannot be switched into InControl mode However the pads are used extensively with the Novation Launchkey and Launchpad iPad apps see page 20 for details 17 English Round buttons The two large round buttons 9 transmit fixed MIDI CC messages upper 104 lower 105 when Launchkey is in Basic Mapping mode When InControl is active or when Launchkey is connected to an iPad running one of the Novation apps they have specific functions within the software being used In Cubase Logic Pro and Pro Tools these buttons will shift the current bank of mixer controls eight channels left upper button or right lower button Track 4 The two Track buttons 13 are only operative in InControl mode They allow you to step the slider s between tracks or instruments in your DAW On Launchkey 49 and 61 the Track 4 buttons step through the DAW tracks in banks of eight re assigning the eight s
25. using the Track and p buttons 13 The 4 button selects the Launchkey app while the button selects the Launchpad app 22 English TECHNICAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING For the latest information and assistance with your Launchkey please visit www novationmusic com answerbase Basic Troubleshooting Examples Q Where can find my software A The software for Launchkey is available from our web site Go to http www novationmusic com register and follow the instructions Q My iPad is saying that Launchkey is drawing too much power A Launchkey is designed to be powered directly from the iPad however the order of connection is important First plug the USB cable into Launchkey then the other end into the Camera Connection Kit and finally connect the CCK to the iPad Q Dolneed to install a USB driver when using Launchkey with a Mac or PC A No Launchkey is a class compliant device This means your computer will detect the keyboard when you connect it and if necessary install the correct drivers automatically Q Whatis the DC power socket for A You can power Launchkey with a supported DC power supply This way it won t draw power from the your laptop or iPad battery Q Can I connect Launchkey to both a computer and an iPad at the same time A Launchkey is designed to connect via USB and thus can only connect to one device at a time Q How dol stop the Launchkey app playing A Press the stop button squa
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