Novation LaunchPad Mini User manual

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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.
1
Launchpad Mim
2
USB
3
Apple
30
pin Camera Connection Kit (not included)
4
iPad
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.
2

If using Launch Control alongside other hardware, connect the hardware to a powered USB hub,
then connect the hub
to the iPad.
1 Launchpad Mini
. i
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2 Powered USB hub (not included)
3 Apple 30 pin Camera Connection Kit (not included)
4 iPad
5 Launch Control

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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r---------- Trigger sounds
This matches the
6x8 gr id in the app
Filters
Volume
Trigger Sounds & FX
"'--------- Trigger FX
This matches the
2x8 grid in the app

Volume: each colum of 8 padsturns ~nto a volume
fader. press the pad on row 8 to reset volume
Filter: each column of 8 pads turns into a fil ter fader:
Move
up to remove bass, move down to remove
treble. Press the pad on rows D
orE to reset filter.
5

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 LEOs.
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).
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)
Press the green button to exit
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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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
Ableton
Live
Lite
We've included a free copy
of
Ableton Live Lite. Installers and unlock codes are available from
the above
web
page.
LAUNCHPAD
MINI
WITH
FL
STUDIO
11
Launchpad Mini is fully integrated with FL Stud1o 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.
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to
www.novationmusic
.com/register
Download
software
& drivers

Say
hello
to
your new studio. Ableton
Live
is
a
flexible music production environment that
is
also
a powerful performance tool -
made
to inspire
creativity. That's
why
it's used everywhere, from
the
smallest
bedroom
studios to
the
world's
biggest
stages.

This
copy
of
Ableton
live lite
provides:
• Ableton's fast, intuitive workflow, based on
unique Session
and
Arrangement Views
• Professional-quality
audio
recording
and
M
I
Dl
sequencing on up to 8 tracks .
• Creative sound design
and
processing
with Impulse
and
Simpler instruments, plus
Drum,
Instrument
and
Effect
Racks
•
600
MB
of
loops
and
samples
How
to
get
started
with
live lite:
• Plug-and-play compatibility with many
hardware
controllers
• Studio effects including EQ, compression,
reverb,
delay
, chorus, filter
and
more
• Unlimited
use
of
the
included Ableton
instruments
and
effects
• Unlimited
use
of
your favorite
VST
and
AU instruments and effects
1.
Download
the
latest version
of
Ableton
Live
Lite
at: Ableton.com/live-lite
Once
Live
is
installed on your computer, launch Ableton
Live
Lite.
2.
You
will
be
asked for a serial number. Please enter
the
following:
Unlock
the
full
P-Otential
of
live.
Live
9 Standard and Suite vastly expand
your creative potential with more features, more sounds and more possibilities.
As
a
Live
Lite
user you con
save
up
to
USD
100/EUR 70
on on upgrade
compared to buying a
new
license. See
what
you'll get
in
Live
9 Standard
and
Suite:
Ableton.com/lite-upgrade
Ableton
and
the Ableton logo
are
trademarks of Ableton AG.
VST
is
a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
All
rights reserved.
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in
Germany
. ©
2001-2013
Ableton AG.
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Environmental declaration
Compliance Information Statement: Declaration of Compliance procedure
Product Identification:
Responsible party:
Address:
Telephone:
Novation Launchpad Mini
American Music and Sound
4325 Executive Drive
Suite 300
Southaven
MS 38672
800-431-2609
This device complies with part
15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1 I This device may not
cause
harmful interference, and (21 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.
2. 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 appliances such as radios and televisions and void your
FCC authorization to use this product
in the USA.
3. 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.
For Canada
To the User:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numerique de La classe Best conforme a La norme
NMB-003
du Canada.
RoHS Notice
Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited has conformed and [its/this] product[s] conform[s], where applicable, to the European Union's
Directive 2002/95/EC
on Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHSI 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.

Important safety instructions
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1.
Read these instructions.
2.
Keep these instructions.
3.
Heed
all
warnings.
4.
Follow
all
instructions.
5.
Do
not use
this
apparatus
with
water.
6.
Clean only
with
dry cloth.
7.
Do
not
install
near
any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or
other
apparatus
(including
amplifiers]
that
produce heat.
8.
Protect the power cord
from
being walked
on
or
pinched
particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where
they exit
from
the apparatus.
9.
Only use attachments/accessories specified
by
the manufacturer.
10.
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.
11.
Unplug
this
apparatus
during
lightning
storms
or
when unused
for
long periods of time.
12.
Refer
all
servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in anyway,
such as powersupply 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.
13.
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.
Important Safety Precautions
A 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 persons.
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
PREVENT FIRE
OR
SHOCK HAZARD,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS APPLICANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE
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