Novation LaunchPad Mini Getting Started Manual

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Brand: Novation
Category: Music Equipment
Model: LaunchPad Mini (Getting Started Manual)
File Type: PDF
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Pages: 17

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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 JL 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. 4 r---------- Trigger sounds This matches the 6x8 grid in the app Filters Volume Trigger Sounds & FX "'--------- Trigger FX This matches the 2x8 grid in the app

Volume: each colum of 8 pads turns ~nto a volume

fader. press the pad on row 8 to reset volume Filter: each column of 8 pads turns into a filter 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. •S· ~ ~ USB - ' 6

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. 7

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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

Les consignes de securite sont aussi disponibles en Fran<;:ais. Elles peuvent etre telechargees sur www.novationmusic.com 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 FA0935-01

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