novation LaunchPad Mini MKII

64 pads to trigger clips and loops, play drum racks, control your mixer, and produce wonderfully versatile performance videos for YouTube. Just like Launchpad, only smaller! If you are using Ableton Live, you will need a Launchpad. Now you don't have to work with the mouse anymore, but have direct access to your loops, clips, and sounds. This is the current trend in electronic music, and with the mini version, you can do the same cool things as with the normal Launchpad. The difference between the two is that the mini version is exactly 22.917% smaller than the original and does not offer RGB pads. The workmanship is just as robust, so you don't have to worry about durability.

In addition to launching clips, you can use the 64 mini-buttons to play drum racks, produce a funky light show for videos, or control your mixer with them. Around the grid, there are additional buttons that allow you to add effects or control everything you want. Imagine the possibilities that arise when you combine this with Max for Live.

Forget about power supplies, batteries, and drivers; you might need these for other controllers. Launchpad Mini is powered entirely via USB and is class-compliant, so you don't need to install any drivers. It also includes everything you need to make music, including Ableton Live Lite 9.

Summary: 64 (8x8 grid) multicolored, touch-sensitive rectangle keys with backlighting | 8 round, multi-colored system keys with backlighting (assignable) | 8 round, multi-colored function keys with backlighting (not assignable) | Micro-USB port | Kensington Security Slot | Ableton Live Lite 9 included | If you are already using Ableton Live, it must be version 8 or later to use Launchpad Mini with it. We recommend that you upgrade to the latest version, as earlier versions of Ableton Live do not yet support Launchpad Mini.