It's been 2 months since I got my Launchkey Mini and your video helped me to make my purchase decision - I'm really happy with my first MIDI controller. Your reviews are some of the most thorough with such great quality. Thank you sir!
man this is an amazing video. you showed off all features in such a good and easy to understand way that now i completely understand what it can do and what i get for my money. as someone thinking of making this my first ever midi controller this was a massive help. thanks man.
Great review! Can someone tell me the name of what the green stereo cable gets plugged into? (The TRS-A device… what is that thing called? -right at 5:50)
Damn... this is exactly what i was looking for... it’s good to be patient these days. Amazing work (best on youtube). I will blame you though if an alien invasion starts 😂
Would love to see a video of whats the best Midi controller for BlackBox The touch screen on the BB is awesome but I believe the BB needs a dedicated Controler/Keyboard don't you? Best regards, Rick
Should be possible to power this with the latest iPad Pro models, since the USB-C port provides power. I've used it to charge my iPhone and Nintendo Switch. I have a USB-C dongle with three USB-A ports, and those provide power too (I can power a portable hard drive with it).
The most comprehensive review of LaunchKey Mini MK3. Thank you once again loopop, don't know how you stay up doing it, but I really appreciate you doing.
What is the use of the Transpose Button 😔 no video talks about it...
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Time 15:20 - For swapping the device when in Device Mode, just use Shift < Track >. The first device on the track will be under control. If you have multiple devices on one track, just group them to an instrument rack and assign the most important controls to the device Macros.
I feel like I LOVE this and would like to buy one, but the lack of an undo button bothers me. Do you think it could be mapped to any of the other keys? i would never use the "fixed chord" function, for example. Do you think i could map it there?
You can easily get someone to make a trs a to trs b cable, I buy cables made up to how I need them all the time just google a company that makes to order or ask a tech friend to make you one. Hundreds of different companies have trs cables wired differently for different PCs.
So what about the transpose function, why didn't u quickly show it off? And what could be a good use for the program change and midi channel shift controls??
Hi there ! thank's for this really well made video, I was wondering if i can plug my pedal to this and assign it to the Rec button of ableton (for now i'm plugged in the Input2 of the Push but i need a more lightweight option for travelling) also would you say it's sturdy enough to just throw in a suitcase without extra protection ? Thank's a lot !
Excellent walk-through. As usual!. Quick question. Do you know if there is a way to store multiple custom modes in a memory bank within the unit?. i am trying to use it with the 1010 Blackbox and am looking to create a second bank of the knobs to control volume levels of the 9-16 channels. Thanks.
wooooooWWW! thx hey, at 9:39 you are demonstrating mutate and deviate and you also hit the low C note ("up"?) in addition to F# (mutate) and high G# (Deviate). Why do you hit the low C also?
Brilliant review.. clear and concise. Bought an AKAI MPK Mini Mk2 as a beginner machine, but a huge mistake. Clunky setup, unstable bundled apps and very difficult for a newbie to get early results. ( FYI.. the last firmware update for the MPK was ..... 2014) :( :( Researching and testing ABLETON Live 10 and REASON trials software produced better , quicker early results, but still the MPK Mini MK2 doesnt map/integrate well/ ( or even selectable ) with the major DAW softwares . ABLETONs' integration with many other entry level midi keyboards helped me zero in on the Novation Launchkey Mini MK2 , with the color coded pads. As luck would have it the Launchkey Mini MK3 is being launched in a few weeks, so with my growing familiarity with Ableton Live, looks to be the go for me.
I had the same experience with a QuNeo that a guitar center salesman sold me. Made me drop off with this style of music production for a while. Probably picking this up and giving it a try again
After years of trying/using Akai stuff... and how flaky it's all been... I'm anti-Akai these days. I think Novation, Arturia, NI are the kings, these days. The only Akai product I dig is the APC40 MKII.... hope you're enjoying your Launchkey Mini MK3!
Hi Chris ....... ‘Beginner DJ’ now seeking to incorporate mixing/Fx & intro-producing Question pls ....if intending to use Ableton ....how do you decide between using a keyboard based controller ...or a keypad ( ie Push 2) ....... any advice from your experience would be appreciated. Thx.
@@markgiddings8382 Hi Mark! Honestly, if your budget is tight (like most of ours)... if you're a beginner and mostly are into launching clips/scenes.... I would highly recommend the very cheap but useful Launchpad Mini MK3. No velocity-sensitivity, but a superb little clip and scene launcher. Very handy. Plus the 3 custom midi maps are nice for finger-drumming (without velocity) and inputting notes with the scale mode (even if you have no keyboard skills). Combine that with this LK Mini MK3, and that's only $220, and you get a lot of nice options. I own Push 2, and it's VERY overpriced. It should be $499, or if it's $799 then it needs to at least include Ableton 10 Standard. Live Intro is basically the same damn thing as Live Lite, which you get free with like EVERY midi controller. I was hell-bent on returning it to the retailer even after the 30-day window (Sweetwater allowed it, barely)... but I decided to keep it. Because it also works great with Reaper, which I use often. Some guy Jurgen did a thing called "DrivenByMoss" and it gives a lot of Ableton-like functionality to Reaper... drum grid mode, step sequencing, scale modes, etc. So not only is it nice for Ableton, it's great for Reaper. His thing also works for the Launchpad Pro, which I also have. I basically have all the midi controllers... haha. I'm kind of insane. But yeah... if you're a total beginner, want portability... get the Launchkey Mini MK3 and the Launchpad Mini MK3. $220. You get a copy of Ableton Live Lite with either controller and Novation also throws in a lot of goodies, too. You get 16 velocity-sensitive pads with the Key (which you can easily finger-drum beats into an Ableton Drum Rack kit)... and the Pad gives you the 8x8 grid.... not a huge investment. With Device Mode on the Launchkey Mini MK3, you'll also be able to tweak FX as well as Reverb/Delay sends... really handy, those knobs. Do you prefer to write or just launch clips? No matter what, if you have Ableton, you need a huge collection of good sample loops. I don't have Splice but heard great things. Any sites with a monthly fee to download/own whatever loops you want (infinite amount, ideally), is worth it. Let me know if you have any other questions... hope this helps!
Great review as always! I ordered the mk3 before watching your video. It’s even more satisfying to know I made a good choice :) The midi out was my tipping point. About the TRS, I’ve ordered a custom made cable and hope the polarity will be the right one. Does the Launchkey needs a TRS A or B? Thanks to albedo0point39 for the tip about the adaptor.
Great insightful reviews! I also really like your time stamps on the left of your videos. But mostly I like your enthousiasme for the instruments. In this video I really found your midi standards explanation really helpfully! So thanks!
bought MINI-MK3 keyboard and it is not working as expected. I press the SHIFT and only 3 orange and one green pads light up/ This is not what I saw in the tutorial vid. I tried to contact Novation 3 times and they completely ignorred. No response of any kind. Ytied the factory reset, but no luck. Any idea how to reset this keyboard ?bought this keyboard and it is not working asexpected. I press the SHIFT and only 3 orange and one green pads light up/ This is not what I saw in the tutorial vid. I tried to contact Novation 3 times and they completely ignorred. No response of any kind. Ytied the factory reset, but no luck. Any idea how to reset this keyboard ?
Can you make 3,4 keys and more chords, and can you arpegio them? Can you simply sequence? Like on a keystep? Thank you you are getting super fast for your reviews!
Curious if Novation fixed the problem with the shift key and Session Navigation? I read somewhere else this issue presented a problem with Live Looping.
One setup, that i can recomend, is Volca Sample (Pajen firmware is a must) and LaunchKey MK3. After update u can use all samples on pads in LK MK3 (midi channel 11, can be set via components app) and still play all 10 samples chromatically on 10 first midi channels. That is sick combo!
This is everything I wanted as I'm finally ready to upgrade from my RemoteSl37 mk1... And then I hear there's no aftertouch. Now i'm looking back at the SL mk3... How does everyone else feel labout aftertouch? It is a feature I primarily look for when I'm Controllin'
Great vid, really appreciate it. I'm just confused on one thing, can it be used via USB with the BlackBox? If not, where do I buy that midi adapter? Thx!
How does this compare to Arturia's Keystep? I had thought this was basically just for PC/MAC/Laptop use, but I see that it can be connected to a variety of different types of gear.
Nice upgrade overall. Would have been nice to have separate track select buttons, as that's something I'll use a lot more frequently than the Arp or Chord mode. Ideally they should have added four arrow buttons (in a north east south west arrangement) for both track and row selection in the space above the Arp and Chord buttons. I also wish the pads could be configured to send CCs instead of notes in custom mode. But even with the limitations, I can't find a better compact controller, so I bought one of these. It has better DAW integration than the Akai MPK Mini (not just with Ableton Live but also Logic and Reason) and it's way smaller and lighter than the Arturia MiniLab mk2. I would have preferred 32 keys, but the Arturia KeyStep and NI Komplete Kontrol M32 are both too big to fit in any normal size backpack. The KeyStep also has no knobs, which is really unfortunate, because it does have many unique features like aftertouch and CV. I don't care that much about pads, so I've come close to buying an M32 on many occasions, but it's just a bit too big, and NI still hasn't gotten around to letting you make custom MIDI templates. It also doesn't play nicely with other KK keyboards, so I wouldn't be able to use it together with my S49.
Really though guys, let's just take a moment to appreciate the Akai mini mpk 2. Novation literally just beat them out for best compact midi controller, and the mpk 2 is old as fuck. That said, it's reign is over. This is it guys, if you're into two octave midi controllers this is the best there is! Oh, and thanks again loopop!
hey ziv, long time fan. straight ahead, no-bs, informative content as always. thanks so much for doing what you do. i've heard that a bunch of folks are having trouble getting launchkey mk3s of various sizes to work under logic pro on the new M1 silicon ARM-based macs. you touched on it briefly, but using the mackie HUI control surface driver is a great workaround to get these controllers tightly integrated with many DAWs, while we wait for novation to release native drivers. it really is a cool device at this price point. be well.
BLUETOOTH??? How the f#@($%@# with ALL THE IPAD APPS OUT THERE IS AKAI and CME the ONLY 2 BT4 wireless options gaaaaahhh (spilled diet coke on my LPK25 and its brrrooooookeeeeen wwaaaaaaahhh /millenial #millenial #notreallyim54 #okgreatvideoasusual #whynot1millsubsyet
An absolutely marvelous review as always! Now a question: does this mini version loses anything from its big brother, Launchkey 25 MK3, other than pitch and modulation wheels (that here turn into strips)? Or is it really just smaller?
Thanks! The bigger brothers also have chord modes and an LCD display, which is very useful for quite a few things, and a latch mode for the arp. Hopefully I didn't forget anything...
Hi loopop are you familiar with how to change the MK3's MIDI channel via Ableton live? Am using only the USB cable from the MK3 into my laptop Ableton live.
Charlie Scott (Novation ) 1 Sep 2021, 09:34 BST Hi Mario, Unfortunately it's not possible to have the lights off while using your Launchkey. Could wearing sunglasses be a possible solution? This would significantly dim the brightness. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help with. Best Regards, Charlie Scott // Novation Technical Support Enginee
Thanks alot 🙏 another great review. A question, I have Waldorf Blofeld synth it has 5 pin midi in and also usb midi in and out. I was thinking about getting this midi keyboard to use with blofeld but I wonder can Blofeld power Launchkey via it’s usb output? Thanks in advance.
I've just purchased a Launchkey mini Mk3 but when i connect it to the pc and start Ableton Live 10 , i can only switch between Drum and Custom modes while i press Shift , i cannot press Session or even the STOP/SOLO/MUTE . PLS HELP
Shit, I've had a MK3 mini for about seven months. Didn't really know how to use a few functions till now thanks. Also is anyone else having disconnection issues with my midi. At times it will just freeze during random times. Causing me to disconnect and reconnect, like seven times. it will usually do this about every 30mins or even every 10mins. It might be that I have only every updated my midi once lol. But I'm just asking to see if its just me having this problem. NICE VID BTW, I wish you could have shined some light on the pitch and modulation but meh :p
What can you suggest to use with LaunchKey to use it without DAW (that is also budget friendly). Like a cheaper alternative to the 0-Coast. Great video, excited to get started!
Hmmmm. I actually like the MK3, a lot, BUT it's a no-buy with those flimsy 3.5mm connectors and sockets. One of the reasons 6.35mm / 1/4" jacks and DiN jacks were chosen originally is that they are mechanically physically robust. Smack the side of a 3.5mm plug whilst it's in your gear, and you're lucking at a potential dry joint or motherboard repair, or worst case, gear that can't be played at a live gig. I'm generally a big fan of and this own a lot of Novation's line (and more widely, Focusrite's too), from early 90s synths to their current line, and a Scarlett interface too, but this is a non starter for me. If it's done purely for ease of use, why not add BOTH types of socket? That way, there's no hunting around for lost dongles (another problem with 3.5mm), and less risk of damaging your gear. Shame, as it looks like yet another winner on every other single point for the sake of saving a few pence in socketry (and Novation are not alone in this).
It's been 2 months since I got my Launchkey Mini and your video helped me to make my purchase decision - I'm really happy with my first MIDI controller. Your reviews are some of the most thorough with such great quality. Thank you sir!
man this is an amazing video. you showed off all features in such a good and easy to understand way that now i completely understand what it can do and what i get for my money. as someone thinking of making this my first ever midi controller this was a massive help. thanks man.
Great review! Can someone tell me the name of what the green stereo cable gets plugged into? (The TRS-A device… what is that thing called? -right at 5:50)
Thanks! It's called an 0-Coast by Make Noise
Helloo ....one question... when you use 0-coast...how and where you control bpm?
Heyy txs fot the video. Can i quantize notes trhough the lounchkey?
Can I use as midi interface? I.e for sending midi notes from my DAW to other MIDI devices?
what apps do work with that midi controller? Is garageband enough or do i need to buy an app?
Garageband is fine, as is any app that works with MIDI
@@loopop ive had my problems with the ipad, i cant seem to get a connection with it, do i need to enable something so it works?
Goodbye akai
What Novation needs to add to this in a firmware update is a "Shift-Lock" function, so that you can stay in navigation mode.
Does anyone know, if the shift-look feature was implemented by now?
@@robinn3813 yeah, 1.1 update
@@itsBoo really? Sweet I need to go check out their site to get it
@@itsBoo as well as arp lock
Was really hoping to see a step sequencer on the mk3, that or maybe a mod/firmware update for the mk2, 16 pads is just right for something like that!
Great explanation regarding the TRS A and B, never understood it until now! 😂Thanks!
That mutate reminds me to the turing machine, looks awesome!
Likewise. Reminds me of the old computer serial cables from the 80s & 90s - having to use a “null modem” to connect 2 computers directly.
Great stuff mate. I was looking for a controller with generative aspects and this ticks the boxes. Well presented. Thanks, loopop
Damn... this is exactly what i was looking for... it’s good to be patient these days. Amazing work (best on youtube). I will blame you though if an alien invasion starts 😂
no invasion. he didn't play the 5 spielberg notes.
@@lemelstudio No invasion, but he might have summoned coronavirus... :D
agree sir! i've been looking to buy it!
* 18:40 Pros & cons
This tutorial is amazing. The quality of the sound and video is fantastic and take all the features and create a clean/smooth tutorial, thank you!
Would love to see a video of whats the best Midi controller for BlackBox
The touch screen on the BB is awesome but I believe the BB needs a dedicated Controler/Keyboard don't you?
Best regards, Rick
Vote up for Mutate and Deviate to be added to the SL MKIII firmware in a future update (and contact Novation)!
0:09 LCD Soundsystem - Dance yrself clean :)
Should be possible to power this with the latest iPad Pro models, since the USB-C port provides power. I've used it to charge my iPhone and Nintendo Switch. I have a USB-C dongle with three USB-A ports, and those provide power too (I can power a portable hard drive with it).
So can you run this through a Scarlett audio interface that takes midi input, freeing up a USB port?
Not if you want any functions besides MIDI input.
Would love to see more on this using the BlackBox with it :)
Agree, I basically clcked on the video because I saw the blackbox
The most comprehensive review of LaunchKey Mini MK3. Thank you once again loopop, don't know how you stay up doing it, but I really appreciate you doing.
Much like Mooch is the go-to-guy for batteries for vaping, Loopop is the go-to-guy for music creation technology.
What is the use of the Transpose Button 😔 no video talks about it...
Time 15:20 - For swapping the device when in Device Mode, just use Shift < Track >. The first device on the track will be under control. If you have multiple devices on one track, just group them to an instrument rack and assign the most important controls to the device Macros.
Please do a video on komplete kontrol m32 with ableton. 🙏
Absolutely excellent review! Sub'd! answered all the questions I have at the moment!
I feel like I LOVE this and would like to buy one, but the lack of an undo button bothers me. Do you think it could be mapped to any of the other keys? i would never use the "fixed chord" function, for example. Do you think i could map it there?
You can easily get someone to make a trs a to trs b cable, I buy cables made up to how I need them all the time just google a company that makes to order or ask a tech friend to make you one. Hundreds of different companies have trs cables wired differently for different PCs.
That arp is very nicely designed. Loving the addition of random behaviors. This and the Volca Modular know whats up!
Looks like a great controller for ZOIA.
Whoa yeah this is great! Keeping my SL mk3 but great work novation and loopop of course
So what about the transpose function, why didn't u quickly show it off? And what could be a good use for the program change and midi channel shift controls??
Is Novation launchkey mini mk3 or the akai mpk mini mk2 better - if you work with ableton live10? (why?)
Great tutorial. Do you lose user chords with launchkey mini???
Thanks! Indeed if I remember correctly no user chords on the mini
Do you also lose the scales and chord options as well?
Hi there ! thank's for this really well made video, I was wondering if i can plug my pedal to this and assign it to the Rec button of ableton (for now i'm plugged in the Input2 of the Push but i need a more lightweight option for travelling) also would you say it's sturdy enough to just throw in a suitcase without extra protection ? Thank's a lot !
I just got it and I'd say probably yes an YES! U can always chat with Novation themselves via Facebook or something ;)
@@boimesa8190 thank's mate !
Does it support fl studio in all circumstances?
Excellent walk-through. As usual!. Quick question. Do you know if there is a way to store multiple custom modes in a memory bank within the unit?. i am trying to use it with the 1010 Blackbox and am looking to create a second bank of the knobs to control volume levels of the 9-16 channels. Thanks.
Great video, actually this one made my decision to buying this Keyboard. Thanks for a deep review
wooooooWWW! thx hey, at 9:39 you are demonstrating mutate and deviate and you also hit the low C note ("up"?) in addition to F# (mutate) and high G# (Deviate). Why do you hit the low C also?
Novation really ought to consider releasing a MIDI controller with inbuilt chord banks, like a hardware version of Xfer's excellent Cthulhu plugin.
see 25 key Launchkey Mk 3
Brilliant review.. clear and concise.
Bought an AKAI MPK Mini Mk2 as a beginner machine, but a huge mistake.
Clunky setup, unstable bundled apps and very difficult for a newbie to get early results.
( FYI.. the last firmware update for the MPK was ..... 2014) :( :(
Researching and testing ABLETON Live 10 and REASON trials software produced better , quicker early results, but still the MPK Mini MK2 doesnt map/integrate well/ ( or even selectable ) with the major DAW softwares .
ABLETONs' integration with many other entry level midi keyboards helped me zero in on the Novation Launchkey Mini MK2 , with the color coded pads.
As luck would have it the Launchkey Mini MK3 is being launched in a few weeks, so with my growing familiarity with Ableton Live, looks to be the go for me.
¿Valdrá la pena actualizar de un Launchkey mini mk2 a un Launchkey mini MK3?
I had the same experience with a QuNeo that a guitar center salesman sold me. Made me drop off with this style of music production for a while. Probably picking this up and giving it a try again
After years of trying/using Akai stuff... and how flaky it's all been... I'm anti-Akai these days. I think Novation, Arturia, NI are the kings, these days. The only Akai product I dig is the APC40 MKII.... hope you're enjoying your Launchkey Mini MK3!
Hi Chris ....... ‘Beginner DJ’ now seeking to incorporate mixing/Fx & intro-producing Question pls ....if intending to use Ableton ....how do you decide between using a keyboard based controller ...or a keypad ( ie Push 2) ....... any advice from your experience would be appreciated. Thx.
@@markgiddings8382 Hi Mark! Honestly, if your budget is tight (like most of ours)... if you're a beginner and mostly are into launching clips/scenes.... I would highly recommend the very cheap but useful Launchpad Mini MK3. No velocity-sensitivity, but a superb little clip and scene launcher. Very handy. Plus the 3 custom midi maps are nice for finger-drumming (without velocity) and inputting notes with the scale mode (even if you have no keyboard skills). Combine that with this LK Mini MK3, and that's only $220, and you get a lot of nice options.
I own Push 2, and it's VERY overpriced. It should be $499, or if it's $799 then it needs to at least include Ableton 10 Standard. Live Intro is basically the same damn thing as Live Lite, which you get free with like EVERY midi controller.
I was hell-bent on returning it to the retailer even after the 30-day window (Sweetwater allowed it, barely)... but I decided to keep it. Because it also works great with Reaper, which I use often. Some guy Jurgen did a thing called "DrivenByMoss" and it gives a lot of Ableton-like functionality to Reaper... drum grid mode, step sequencing, scale modes, etc. So not only is it nice for Ableton, it's great for Reaper. His thing also works for the Launchpad Pro, which I also have.
I basically have all the midi controllers... haha. I'm kind of insane. But yeah... if you're a total beginner, want portability... get the Launchkey Mini MK3 and the Launchpad Mini MK3. $220. You get a copy of Ableton Live Lite with either controller and Novation also throws in a lot of goodies, too. You get 16 velocity-sensitive pads with the Key (which you can easily finger-drum beats into an Ableton Drum Rack kit)... and the Pad gives you the 8x8 grid.... not a huge investment. With Device Mode on the Launchkey Mini MK3, you'll also be able to tweak FX as well as Reverb/Delay sends... really handy, those knobs.
Do you prefer to write or just launch clips? No matter what, if you have Ableton, you need a huge collection of good sample loops. I don't have Splice but heard great things. Any sites with a monthly fee to download/own whatever loops you want (infinite amount, ideally), is worth it.
Let me know if you have any other questions... hope this helps!
Great review as always! I ordered the mk3 before watching your video. It’s even more satisfying to know I made a good choice :) The midi out was my tipping point.
About the TRS, I’ve ordered a custom made cable and hope the polarity will be the right one. Does the Launchkey needs a TRS A or B?
Thanks to albedo0point39 for the tip about the adaptor.
I just got the MK2 lol
D’OH!
Bummer.
That was a very well put together and easy to follow demo/tutorial. Thank you!
🙏🙏🙏
Well, I thoroughly enjoyed the midi lesson. :-)
I could totally see this as two key octave device, while keeping the same form factor. Ideal!
Great insightful reviews! I also really like your time stamps on the left of your videos.
But mostly I like your enthousiasme for the instruments.
In this video I really found your midi standards explanation really helpfully! So thanks!
Great review thanks. Loved the brief reference to what sounded like the soundtrack to Moon (Clint Mansell) at 3:08.
Thanks - yes, love that movie and soundtrack
Looking forward to your mk4 video soon :)
You sir are a putting quite a strain on my wallet. Would love to here more of this paired with the 0-coast.
My ipad pro powers mine
Is there support for FL Studio with whole functionality?
No BUT I'm pretty certain will make a decent preset for FL with the Novation components software 👍👍
Okay! I bought it, produced some a bit and it works very well. Thank you
bought MINI-MK3 keyboard and it is not working as expected. I press the SHIFT and only 3 orange and one green pads light up/ This is not what I saw in the tutorial vid. I tried to contact Novation 3 times and they completely ignorred. No response of any kind. Ytied the factory reset, but no luck. Any idea how to reset this keyboard ?bought this keyboard and it is not working asexpected. I press the SHIFT and only 3 orange and one green pads light up/ This is not what I saw in the tutorial vid. I tried to contact Novation 3 times and they completely ignorred. No response of any kind. Ytied the factory reset, but no luck. Any idea how to reset this keyboard ?
Can you make 3,4 keys and more chords, and can you arpegio them? Can you simply sequence? Like on a keystep?
Thank you you are getting super fast for your reviews!
8 note polyphony for the Fixes Chord, and yes they can be arped
Amazing review. Helped me a lot with deciding whether this was the right keyboard for me
Mutate and deviate need to be included in the SL MKIII in a firmware update. Plz Novation please please please.
Curious if Novation fixed the problem with the shift key and Session Navigation? I read somewhere else this issue presented a problem with Live Looping.
Hello you are Amazing .just i want to know if i can use expression pedal Not sustain pedal .thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
One setup, that i can recomend, is Volca Sample (Pajen firmware is a must) and LaunchKey MK3. After update u can use all samples on pads in LK MK3 (midi channel 11, can be set via components app) and still play all 10 samples chromatically on 10 first midi channels. That is sick combo!
This is everything I wanted as I'm finally ready to upgrade from my RemoteSl37 mk1... And then I hear there's no aftertouch. Now i'm looking back at the SL mk3... How does everyone else feel labout aftertouch? It is a feature I primarily look for when I'm Controllin'
Great vid, really appreciate it. I'm just confused on one thing, can it be used via USB with the BlackBox? If not, where do I buy that midi adapter? Thx!
Did u find out?
Can i play this with headphones? Like my headphones are plugged in to my laptop and my controller is plugged in to my laptop
Love the way you put the screen floating over the top
How does this compare to Arturia's Keystep? I had thought this was basically just for PC/MAC/Laptop use, but I see that it can be connected to a variety of different types of gear.
Script supporting all layouts of Launchkey Mini MK3 in Reason
github.com/vashe25/launchkey_mini_mk3_ext
I want something like that to controll Cakewalk. Because thats THE BEST DAW PERIOD!
Looks really fun, is it possible to sync Arp to external tempo? I'm guessing no...
You can via USB - it doesn't have a 3.5mm MIDI in
Pad is good? You consiglied for beginner? Good quality?
I was looking to buy a Novation Launchkey MK3, but I needed to know how it works. Thx so much for this vid 😉
9:57 it starts sounding like the hotland theme from Undertale
Yeah!
I'll go for the next size up as even your fingers are too big for this keyboard ..lol
You can use the LaunchKey MK3 with the blackbox over USB as the Blackbox has a USB midi host port for plugging in class complient devices :)
A very thorough video. Thank you!
Nice upgrade overall. Would have been nice to have separate track select buttons, as that's something I'll use a lot more frequently than the Arp or Chord mode. Ideally they should have added four arrow buttons (in a north east south west arrangement) for both track and row selection in the space above the Arp and Chord buttons. I also wish the pads could be configured to send CCs instead of notes in custom mode.
But even with the limitations, I can't find a better compact controller, so I bought one of these. It has better DAW integration than the Akai MPK Mini (not just with Ableton Live but also Logic and Reason) and it's way smaller and lighter than the Arturia MiniLab mk2. I would have preferred 32 keys, but the Arturia KeyStep and NI Komplete Kontrol M32 are both too big to fit in any normal size backpack. The KeyStep also has no knobs, which is really unfortunate, because it does have many unique features like aftertouch and CV. I don't care that much about pads, so I've come close to buying an M32 on many occasions, but it's just a bit too big, and NI still hasn't gotten around to letting you make custom MIDI templates. It also doesn't play nicely with other KK keyboards, so I wouldn't be able to use it together with my S49.
Really though guys, let's just take a moment to appreciate the Akai mini mpk 2. Novation literally just beat them out for best compact midi controller, and the mpk 2 is old as fuck. That said, it's reign is over. This is it guys, if you're into two octave midi controllers this is the best there is!
Oh, and thanks again loopop!
4:20 Can i connect my electric guitar directly to launchkey mini mk3 using iRig?
It is a midi controller, you can't plug anything Audio into it. Use your iRig into the audio input/output of your device.
@loopop I follow you just because you give us the exact times when you talk about what! Thanks
@11:13 EPIC! (Davie504 style) "alien invasion starts" 👍
That velocity need some type of curves for pads
My two cents
I hate the buttons in Novation products. You press play and sounds/feels like KLAMPARUNKTUG. Horrible.
What is that awesome sounding TRS-A synth?
And do these controllers also exist with built-in sequencer?
It’s the amazing 0-Coast. No sequencer for this one
Hey! do you knwo if this keyboard is working the same good way with FL Studio??
the Mutate arp looks like it would be fantastic for live jamming on a TD-3.
hey ziv, long time fan. straight ahead, no-bs, informative content as always. thanks so much for doing what you do. i've heard that a bunch of folks are having trouble getting launchkey mk3s of various sizes to work under logic pro on the new M1 silicon ARM-based macs. you touched on it briefly, but using the mackie HUI control surface driver is a great workaround to get these controllers tightly integrated with many DAWs, while we wait for novation to release native drivers. it really is a cool device at this price point. be well.
Thanks for making this video!! Appreciate very much!
He I'd love a premium version with AT, 32 keys, all the software features of the normal Launchkeys like scales, chords.
The fucking best video for undersand quickly your Launckey MIDI. THANKS A LOT
BLUETOOTH??? How the f#@($%@# with ALL THE IPAD APPS OUT THERE IS AKAI and CME the ONLY 2 BT4 wireless options gaaaaahhh (spilled diet coke on my LPK25 and its brrrooooookeeeeen wwaaaaaaahhh /millenial #millenial #notreallyim54 #okgreatvideoasusual #whynot1millsubsyet
it's true that the ARP works without DAW, BUT it's not SYNC so it's USELESS. It does sync only via USB MIDI, not MIDI !!! =((
Big fan of TRS midi. Why? Because it turns a basic headphone splitter into a midi splitter. 🤯👍
An absolutely marvelous review as always! Now a question: does this mini version loses anything from its big brother, Launchkey 25 MK3, other than pitch and modulation wheels (that here turn into strips)? Or is it really just smaller?
Thanks! The bigger brothers also have chord modes and an LCD display, which is very useful for quite a few things, and a latch mode for the arp. Hopefully I didn't forget anything...
Great Video! Thx
You talk a bit of scales, does this thing have built in scales?
You can program the pads to play any notes you want
Hi loopop are you familiar with how to change the MK3's MIDI channel via Ableton live? Am using only the USB cable from the MK3 into my laptop Ableton live.
Nice little controller/keyboard
I just wish it had actual mechanical mod- and pitchwheel. Not a fan of those strips. But it will do at this price
Charlie Scott (Novation )
1 Sep 2021, 09:34 BST
Hi Mario,
Unfortunately it's not possible to have the lights off while using your Launchkey.
Could wearing sunglasses be a possible solution? This would significantly dim the brightness.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help with.
Best Regards,
Charlie Scott // Novation Technical Support Enginee
Thanks alot 🙏 another great review. A question, I have Waldorf Blofeld synth it has 5 pin midi in and also usb midi in and out. I was thinking about getting this midi keyboard to use with blofeld but I wonder can Blofeld power Launchkey via it’s usb output? Thanks in advance.
I've just purchased a Launchkey mini Mk3 but when i connect it to the pc and start Ableton Live 10 , i can only switch between Drum and Custom modes while i press Shift , i cannot press Session or even the STOP/SOLO/MUTE . PLS HELP
Shit, I've had a MK3 mini for about seven months. Didn't really know how to use a few functions till now thanks. Also is anyone else having disconnection issues with my midi. At times it will just freeze during random times. Causing me to disconnect and reconnect, like seven times. it will usually do this about every 30mins or even every 10mins. It might be that I have only every updated my midi once lol. But I'm just asking to see if its just me having this problem.
NICE VID BTW, I wish you could have shined some light on the pitch and modulation but meh :p
What can you suggest to use with LaunchKey to use it without DAW (that is also budget friendly). Like a cheaper alternative to the 0-Coast. Great video, excited to get started!
Hmmmm. I actually like the MK3, a lot, BUT it's a no-buy with those flimsy 3.5mm connectors and sockets. One of the reasons 6.35mm / 1/4" jacks and DiN jacks were chosen originally is that they are mechanically physically robust. Smack the side of a 3.5mm plug whilst it's in your gear, and you're lucking at a potential dry joint or motherboard repair, or worst case, gear that can't be played at a live gig. I'm generally a big fan of and this own a lot of Novation's line (and more widely, Focusrite's too), from early 90s synths to their current line, and a Scarlett interface too, but this is a non starter for me. If it's done purely for ease of use, why not add BOTH types of socket? That way, there's no hunting around for lost dongles (another problem with 3.5mm), and less risk of damaging your gear. Shame, as it looks like yet another winner on every other single point for the sake of saving a few pence in socketry (and Novation are not alone in this).