Novation LaunchPad Mini User manual

OVERVIEW
Launchpad Mini is a compact version of the celebrated Novation Launchpad for the iPad generation.
64 three-colour pads enable you to produce and perform music with your iPad by triggering samples
and effects. The Novation Launchpad iPad app has been designed to get you making music straight away.
It comes with pre-loaded samples and loops and the ability to import your own, which you can play on
their own or with other loops to create performances.
HARDWARE
8x8 playable grid
Kensington
Security Slot
USB Micro socket
Mode buttons
Mode buttons

UsIng LAUncHpAD MInI WItH ipAD
Launchpad Mini can be connected to an Apple iPad. An Apple Camera Connection Kit is required
(available from the Apple Store or online). Launchpad Mini will power from the iPad.
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1Launchpad Mini
2USB
3Apple 30 pin Camera Connection Kit (not included)
4iPad
Note that a 30 pin Camera Connection Kit is required for iPad, iPad 2, 3. A Lightning to USB Camera
Adapter is required for iPad 4 and iPad Mini.
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1Launchpad Mini
2Powered USB hub (not included)
3Apple 30 pin Camera Connection Kit (not included)
4iPad
5Launch Control
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If using Launch Control alongside other hardware, connect the hardware to a powered USB hub,
then connect the hub to the iPad.

UsIng LAUncHpAD MInI WItH
tHE LAUncHpAD App
The Novation Launchpad App is available for free on the App Store. Once downloaded, connect
Launchpad Mini and start the app. Once a session is loaded, Launchpad Mini can be used to control
all elements of the session as shown below.
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Trigger sounds
This matches the
6x8 grid in the app
Trigger FX
This matches the
2x8 grid in the app
Filters
Volume
Trigger Sounds & FX

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Filter: each column of 8 pads turns into a filter fader:
Move up to remove bass, move down to remove
treble. Press the pad on rows D or E to reset filter.
Volume: each colum of 8 pads turns into a volume
fader. press the pad on row B to reset volume

IpAD cOMpAtIbLE (LOW pOWER)
Vs FULL pOWER MODE
Launchpad Mini defaults to iPad compatible low-power mode. If Launchpad Mini is being used with
a desktop or laptop computer then it can be switched to full-power mode with much brighter LEDs.
The Launchpad Mini will not work with an iPad if it is in full-power mode unless a separate powered
USB hub is used (see previous setup diagrams).
cOnnEctIng LAUncHpAD MInI tO A pc
Launchpad Mini is a class compliant USB MIDI device, therefore no drivers are required for use with
a computer. Simply connect Launchpad Mini to your computer as shown below.
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Press the green button to exit
Hold down buttons 5, 6, 7 & 8 while connecting the USB cable
Then Press either of the Red lit pads to select a power mode
(left for high, right for low)

LAUncHpAD MInI WItH AbLEtOn LIVE
Launchpad Mini is fully integrated with Ableton Live. Please ensure that you have the most up
to date version. Go to www.ableton.com to get the latest installers.
Documentation showing integration with Ableton Live is available at www.novationmusic.com/register
We’ve included a free copy of Ableton Live Lite. Installers and unlock codes are available from
the above web page.
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LAUncHpAD MInI WItH FL stUDIO 11
Launchpad Mini is fully integrated with FL Studio 11. Please ensure that you have the most up to date
version. Go to www.image-line.com to get the latest installers. Documentation showing integration with
FL Studio 11 is available at www.novationmusic.com/register
LAUncHpAD MInI WItH OtHER sOFtWARE
Launchpad Mini can be used with any MIDI compatible software. Most software now has MIDI learn
functionality, check the documentation with your software for more information.

REgIstRAtIOn AnD sUppORt
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THE NOVATION LAUNCHPAD MINI!
Please register your Launchpad Mini online at: www.novationmusic.com/regsiter
For customer support, please contact us online: www.novationmusic.com/support
Novation is a registered trademark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. Launchpad Mini is a
trademark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. 2013
© Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. All rights reserved.
iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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