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Pros and cons

According to our MIDI controller expert

  • This MIDI controller integrates seamlessly with Ableton Live, so you can speed up your production process.
  • Thanks to the integrated MIDI mappings, the buttons of the Launchpad Mini are already linked to the Ableton functions.
  • Its compact size makes this appliance easy to bring with you.
  • This MIDI keyboard doesn't have the touch-sensitive drum pads of it's bigger brother, the Launchkey X.

Description

With the Novation Launchpad Mini MK3, you operate all Ableton Live functions. This MIDI controller has 64 touch-sensitive drum pads with backlighting. The controller integrates seamlessly with Ableton Live. For example, you activate an Ableton audio clip with the with the press of a button and orchestrate your ideas in the blink of an eye. You create melodic and rhythmic ideas without touching your mouse. You can also start and stop recordings with the controller. That way, you can speed up your production process and finish one record after another. You're ready to start producing thanks to the Ableton MIDI mappings. With these, you don't have to link the controller to the Ableton functions manually.

This is what you get

  • USB-C to USB-A cable
  • Ableton Live Lite
  • 2-month membership for Splice
  • AAS Session bundle
  • Softube Time and Tone bundle
  • XLN Audio Addictive Keys
  • Klevgrand R0Verb en DAW Cassette
  • Access to Novation Sound Collective

Key specs

Included audio software

Ableton Live Lite, Softube Time & Tone Plug-in Bundle

Programmable drum pads

Hot cues

Sampler

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Most helpful reviews

8,8/10 ()

versatile in music

  • USB-C connection.
  • simple to use.
  • Compact, so you can take it anywhere
  • true that the use is simple, programming the launchpad takes some effort
use for music or for a soundboard, everything is possible with this Launchpad Mini Mk3
  • Patrick Lavino

  • 3 March 2020

  • Automatic translation off Nederlands

8,0/10 ()

Lots of good stuff for a nice price, great to start with.

  • Compact
  • Work well
  • lots of bonus software
Had a few small sessions with it already, haven't been able to test everything yet but gives a nice workflow and can understand why artists would use it for live performances
  • Yannick V.

  • 15 May 2020

  • Automatic translation off Nederlands

10/10 ()

wow nice thing

  • Easy to use
  • Easy to install
Was easy to install and works perfectly
  • Thomas Diemel

  • 3 March 2021

  • Automatic translation off Nederlands

Specifications

Product

Product number

855766

Manufacturer code

RNO LAUNCHPAD-MINI-MK3

Brand

Novation

Warranty

2 years

Processing of your defect

Via Coolblue

Programmable drum pads, buttons, and faders

Programmable drum pads

Number of drum pads

64

Velocity-sensitive drum pads

Backlit drum pads

Programmable rotary controls

Programmable push buttons

Number of buttons

64

Programmable faders

Sequencing

Step sequencer

Number of steps sequencer

0

Parameter lock

Audio software

Audio software included

Included audio software

Ableton Live Lite, Softube Time & Tone Plug-in Bundle

USB connectors

USB port

USB function

Data transfer, Device connection, Play media, Power source, Record audio, Software updates

Number of USB ports

1

MIDI connectors

MIDI input

MIDI output

MIDI throughput

Power supply

Power supply type

Via a different product

Physical properties

Depth

18 cm

Height

1,4 cm

Width

18 cm

Material

Plastic