![]() Note: Apple’s guide for installation has users selecting the New menu within the Control Surfaces Setup window, manually adding the Launchpad, and then adjusting its Input and Output ports. Getting StartedĪfter working with a few fellow song makers to get more immersed in Logic Pro’s Live Loops Launchpad integration recently, it seemed a fitting time to quickly mention some of the basic hiccups and helpful workarounds we bumped into as we begin our journey down the colorful pad-road of Launchpads. I for one, really wasn’t looking to add any more controllers to my personal studio setup, but after having a Launchpad on my desktop the last couple months, it has gotten more use than my main MIDI controller. If you have been paying attention to advancements in Logic Pro over the last 6-months or so, none of this comes as a surprise, but we are here to report that it’s actually quite an amazing experience all things considered, and very much worth a look for anyone interested in hands-on control over their arrangements. The color-coded pads line up wonderfully with Live Loops and really allow music makers to dig their fingers in and feel like they are playing an instrument or something you would use on stage - a feel some folks just won’t get smacking a flat touchscreen and something we have experienced both personally and with collaborators.Īlongside the capabilities of Live Loops, Launchpads allow us to take intuitive physical control over full sections of songs, arranging or playing them like the notes of a piano - something Apple’s DAW users have been without barring odd environment workarounds - all while seamlessly integrating into classic-style Logic Pro workflows. Note: Since we first initially covered the Live Loops Launchpad integration, the lineup of compatible models has expanded to include several others: Launchpad, Launchpad S, Launchpad Mini, Launchpad Mini MK3, Launchpad MK2, Launchpad Pro, Launchpad X - more details on our favorite models here. ![]() Products like the ROLI Seaboard come to mind here I’m sure, but with Live Loops control, nearly full DAW integration, and now with support for most of the lineup of Novation grid controllers, the Launchpads present a compelling case. ![]() The iPad and iPhone connectivity via Logic Pro is solid and a feature that is seemingly working for many folks, but there is just something about the DJ/studio-style vibe of those colorful grid controllers Ableton producers have been enjoying for so long now - not just a solution for administrative DAW transport control, but rather something that differs from a typical MIDI keyboard and feels like it’s geared towards creative personal expression. We have now had a chance to really immerse ourselves in the latest workflows and musical possibilities the grid-based Live Loops and Novation Launchpad controllers provide - no small feat after what felt like a lifetime of Apple’s timeline and piano rolls. In this diary series, we will be exploring everything from the overall value proposition and some getting started tips, all the way through to comparing the iPad hardware control to the Launchpad experience, and even pad- and scene-based composition. Initially designed for something else entirely, it’s time to see what these almost reversed-engineered, repurposed controllers are worth to Logic Pro users. ![]() Apple’s grid-based music production environment works wonders with its pricey tablets and handsets, but it’s the colorful Novation pad controllers that have caught our interest. Welcome to the Logic Pros Live Loops Launchpad diary.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |