Novation Launchkey Mini User manual

overvieW
Launchkey Mini is a keyboard instrument that comes with integrated software for seamless music-
making. The keyboard provides control over not only your existing music software (sometimes called
a ‘DAW’) and the included V-Station and Bass Station software plug-ins, but also 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 effect manipulation.
connecting launchKey mini to a computer
Connect your Novation Launchkey Mini keyboard to an available USB port on your Mac or PC using
the supplied USB cable.
connecting launchKey mini to an ipad
Connect your Novation Launchkey Mini keyboard to your iPad using the supplied USB cable and an
Apple Camera Connection Kit (not included) in the following order:
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
1. Connect the USB cable to the Launchkey Mini
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the Camera Connection Kit
3. Connect the Camera Connection Kit to your iPad

Whats in the box?
- The Launchkey Mini
- Getting Started Guide
- USB cable
- Software / Registration card
installing the softWare
MAC/PC
Follow the instructions on the ‘Software / Registration card’ to install the following software:
- Novation V-Station synth plug-in
- Novation Bass Station plug-in
- Reason mapping installer (for Reason users only)
APPLE IPAD
Follow the instructions on the ‘Software / Registration card’ to install the following apps:
- Novation Launchkey iPad app
- Novation Launchpad iPad app
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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
Go to
www.novationmusic
.com/register
Follow instructions Download
software & drivers
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Download your software
Thereis no software CD included with your product. Download the latest drivers
and software by registering your product at www.novationmusic.com/register
Go to
www.novationmusic
.com/register
Follow instructions Download
software & drivers
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basic hardWare features
125 note mini-key synth-action keyboard
2Knobs and buttons control a wide range of parameters in your DAW, such as the mixer and plug-ins.
They also control parameters and effects in Novation iPad apps
3Drum pads to trigger drum sounds or loops
4‘InControl’ button to switch the operating mode of the knobs and pads:
a. Press once to toggle between InControl and Basic mode
b. Press and hold the InControl button and a pad (1-16) to select the MIDI Channel
5Track up and down buttons to change the selected track in supported DAWs and switch between
Novation iPad apps
incontrol of your music softWare
Launchkey Mini’s unique ‘InControl’ mode is designed to work seamlessly with your Digital Audio
Workstation (DAW). After configuring your DAW, the Launchkey Mini’s knobs and pads can be used to
control the DAW parameters that are most important to your workflow. Because every DAW is different,
we’ve given each one its own unique mapping for Launchkey Mini.
Alternatively, if you wish your Launchkey Mini to operate as a standard MIDI keyboard, simply press and
release the ‘InControl button’ to turn off ‘InControl’ and switch the knobs and pads back to basic MIDI mode.
NOTE: In most DAWs, ‘pot pickup’ is enabled by default. This means that knobs on the screen will
move only when the physical control being moved has travelled past the position shown on the screen.
This helps to avoid sudden jumps in parameters.
For further information on how to set up Launchkey Mini in your DAW, see the downloadable User Guide.
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ableton live lite
For detailed instructions on using your Launchkey Mini with Ableton Live Lite, please refer
to the full guide in the Ableton Live ‘Help’ menu.
registration and support
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THE NOVATION LAUNCHKEY MINI!
Please register your Launchkey Mini online at: www.novationmusic.com/support/register_product/
For customer support, please contact us online: www.novationmusic.com/support
Novation is a registered trademark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd.
Launchkey Mini is a trademark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. 2013
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