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Launchpad X is our essential 64-pad MIDI grid controller for Ableton Live. It gives you everything you need to make music. Launch, play and perform your sounds and build your tracks using the large, super-sensitive RGB pads, dynamic note and scale modes, and mixer controls.
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Load virtually any sample via standard SD or SDHC card and assign it to any of the MPX8's eight backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads.
It's that simple.
Use it in the studio. Use it live on stage or on air. MPX8 packs proven Akai Pro technology into a compact, durable design that's built to perform.
Control Software & MIDI Gear
MPX8 also has USB MIDI plus standard MIDI inputs and outputs. Control everything from music software on your laptop to outboard MIDI gear. The included USB cable and 1/8“-to-MIDI adapter make it easy to connect.
Edit with Ease
With the included sample kit editor, you can easily arrange, tune, and add reverb to your samples on your Mac or PC before loading them onto MPX8. The editor's drag-and-drop functionality makes loading your samples as easy as possible.
Get in the Loops
MPX8 also comes with a free Loop Library download from Akai Pro, plus a large library of standard samples built in, which can be used for live performance in front of a crowd, on a radio show, or for in-studio production.
Lose the Luggage
It's compact, easy to load, and ready to go. MPX8 packs the sounds you need under great-feeling pads inside a solid Akai Pro design. You get quick and convenient one-touch access to a virtually unlimited number of sounds, shots, stabs, and drops. It's that simple.
SD and SDHC cards sold separately.
Add mono or stereo samples via standard SD card (sold separately) 8 velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive pads USB MIDI plus standard MIDI inputs and outputs Also controls computer MIDI software and outboard MIDI gear Drag-and-drop sample kit editor for Mac® and PC included Built-in library of popular sounds and samples Includes additional free Akai Pro loop library download Tune, add reverb, and save sample sets for easy recall (2) Balanced 1/4-inch outputs (6.35mm) 1/8-inch headphone output (3.5mm)
Audio Outputs: (2) TRS 1/4" (balanced), (1) 1/8" (3.5mm) headphone MIDI I/O: MIDI over USB, 5-Pin DIN via 1/8" (3.5mm) MIDI in and out (cable included) Pads: 8 velocity sensitive Sounds: 21 internal (virtually unlimited via sd card) Sounds Accessible via Pads: 8 Polyphony: 8-voice Panning: 9-position user programmable Other Features: Reverb and sample tune and 3 different trigger types. Power: Input 5VDC 1000mA via USB Weight: 1lb ( 0.45kg) Dimensions (W x D x H): 11.6" x 4" x 1.3“ | Arturia\'s BeatStep offers a new degree of functionality and performance for a portable pad controller.
BeatStep is highly versatile, capable of triggering clips in such applications as Ableton Live, it also allows you to play drums in conjunction with such applications as BFD or EZDrummer.
BeatStep is also a 16-step analog sequencer for creating all kinds of musical phrases to be sent to analog synthesizers, MIDI drum machines, MIDI keyboard devices, or computer programs. Its vast connectivity allows you to interface BeatStep with a computer or iPAD using USB, a drum module using MIDI or an analog synthesizer equipped with CV/GATE.
Main Features :
- MIDI controller Mode - RED LED MODE
- Step Sequencer mode - BLUE LED MODE
- 16 velocity and pressure sensitive pads
- 16 encoders
- 16 MIDI Controller presets
- 16 Sequence presets
- Works with MIDI Control Center Editor
- Internal and External clocking
- CV outputs
- USB I/O
- MIDI output
- iPAD compatibility (using camera connection kit)
- Transports can send MIDI CC or MMC
- Kensington Lock
- Standalone MIDI or CV operation when powered via standard USB power adaptor
- USB Class compliant (no drivers)
Hardware Specifications :
- 16 backlit pads :
- Red = MIDI CC mode
- Blue = SEQ mode
- Velocity and pressure sensitive pads
- 16 assignable encoders with 3 modes
- MIDI CC
- NRPN/RPN
- Program Change
- Transport Buttons
- Sends MIDI clock with Start/Stop (internal sync)
- Sends MMC play and stop messages.
- Data Dial
- Volume MIDI CC7 - Control Mode
- Rate - in SEQUENCE mode
- Seq Transpose - SHIFT+Data Dial
- Kensington Lock
- MIDI CC mode - RED LEDS
- 16 user presets
- Multiple pad modes
- NOTE data
- MIDI CC data
- Program Change with Bank
- Step Sequencer - BLUE LEDS
- 16 user step sequences
- Step play modes
- Forward
- Reverse
- Alternate >
| Get Launchpad S, Launch Control, Ableton Live Lite 9, 1GB of loops and sounds, and two custom designed cases in a single pack. Launch loops and sounds and play drums and melodies with the Launchpad S, plus control mixer, instrument, and effects with Launch Control. As you move from studio to stage, the custom designed cases keep Launchpad S and Launch Control safe and secure.
Launchpad S Control Pack is a combination of everything you need to make and perform electronic music with Ableton Live, containing Launchpad S, Launch Control, two custom made protective sleeves, Ableton Live Lite 9, and a large pack of inspiring Loopmasters samples. |
Tech Specs
- Type: Ableton Live Performance Controller
- Pads: 64 x Pressure-sensitive Pads
- Velocity Sensitive: Yes
- Other Controllers: Touch strip - pitch bend, scrolling
- Encoders/Pots: 8 Touch-sensitive controls
- Pedal Inputs: 2 x 1/4" (sustain, loop control, record start)
- MIDI I/O: USB
- USB: 1 x Type-B
- Software: Ableton Live 10 Intro
- Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core 2 Duo or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
- Hardware Requirements - PC: AMD Multi-core Processor or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
- OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.11.6 or later
- OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 or later
- Power Supply: 12V Power supply (included) / USB bus power
- Height: 1.65"
- Width: 14.88"
- Depth: 11.96"
- Weight: 6.0 lbs.
| When combined with Launchpad Sʼs intuitive 64-button grid, this provides extraordinary simultaneous control over Ableton Liveʼs session view, mixer, effects and instruments. Crafting the perfect mix has never been easier!
- Get immediate hands-on control over Ableton Live
- Tweak your sound using 24 knobs with multicoloured indicators
- Enhance your live performance by combining with Launchpad S
- Get precise control over your levels with eight rugged faders
- Create your own control layouts by freely assigning any control to any function in Ableton
- Take it anywhere: itʼs tough enough to handle any live situation
- Plug straight into Mac, PC or iPad and start performing
- 16 multi-colour buttons for immediate track focus and key mixer controls
- Includes Ableton Live Lite software and Loopmasters sample collection
- Control all MIDI-compatible iOS software via Camera Connection Kit
Technical Specifications Product Hardware Specifications
- Knobs: 24 rotary pots
- Faders: Eight 60mm Faders
- 24 assignable buttons
- 2 template switch buttons
- 26 LEDs in the buttons and 24 LEDs under the knobs
- Kensington security slot
Product Compatibility
- Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
- Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7
- iOS 7, 6
- USB-MIDI class compliant
- Live 9.1.3 or later required (As with all new products with Ableton Live support, Ableton provide support only for the latest version of the latest generation of Live)
Product Dimensions
- 239mm width x 239mm depth x 22mm height (39mm inc knobs)
Product Power Requirements
- Launch Control is powered via USB bus power
What's in the box?
Box Contents
- Launch Control XL
- Printed Quick Start Guide
- 1.5 metre orange USB cable
Included Software
- Ableton Live Lite 9
- MIDI Controller Editor software
- 1 GB of Loopmasters sample content
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