I am searching in the manual and I can’t find which midi mappings are necessary for using this. Which midi channels are used for each part of the note sequencer and drum sequencers?
There's no functionality difference. Mostly it comes down to size, and feel of the pads. Some are soft rubbery pads, others have harder ones. My personal preference is the mini mk3.
Very cool, and impressed to see a well thought out interface/usage of the Launchpad's matrix. Am I correct that 100% of the code to make this happen is on the FH-2, with the Launchpad being a 'dumb' peripheral?
What an awesome feature. Just tested the note-sequencer and am loving it. Thank you, ES, for updating your products like this :) Now the cherry on top would be to switch mode/page on the Launchpad (Pro in my case) from sequencer-control to the generic note-grid, where I can solo on the same or a different channel than the note-sequencer ... is this possible at all?
@@ExpertSleepersLtd Unfortunately, when I switch to note-mode and am on the same MIDI-channel, the vertical line from the sequencer still passes over the grid when it goes through the first 8 steps, and pushing pads sets those notes for the sequencer, but does not play them momentarily. It might be too much to hope - but perhaps a future FW-update might change this so the note-mode can be used independently. (Takeover is active and MIDI-Echo is inactive, FW is 1.15.3)
is there a way to have the launchpad running a drum sequencer controlling some gate outputs while at the same time have a keyboard controller connected to the other usb port ( or a usb hub ) controlling a cv/gate pair?
@@ExpertSleepersLtd Excellent! Digitakt-style loading after the current section is done would make a real jump in usability for me. Thanks for considering it.
No. The manual says "At this time, the sequencers are designed to be used in conjunction with one of Novation's current generation Launchpad devices (a Launchpad Mini Mk3, a Launchpad X, or a Launchpad Pro Mk3) or the original Launchpad Pro."
I'd love to use my Launchpad Mini mk3 with my FH-2 exactly like it is shown is this video. I´m unable to activate by pressing both buttons on the top row. This results in either going in the normal Keys or User mode. Pressing a bit longer does nothing. Do I need to install some custom firmware on my Launchpad or is there some configuration that I'd have to do on my FH-2? Connecting the Launchpad will result in it booting and behaving exactly like on my Laptop or iPad. Edit: Firmware 1.17 on my FH-2.
Forgive my ignorance, but from where are you accessing this takeover setting change? I do see in Ableton a way to set Takeover mode but not to change the value/channel@@hanshansen4267
Note that, I think (I just bought it, so I will confirm soon), FH-2 (as well as Disting EX) doesn't fit intellijel and other eurorack cases because of depth. The only case I have and they fit, is on the right end of the Make Noise skiff.
They fit nice and snugly in the Cre8 Audio nifty case. I have mine on the right hand side at the end. I unclipped the flying power cable at that end and pushed it up the top so there was nothing underneath the modules and it's a perfect fit. Nice thing is that its a very cost effective, powered case with inbuilt MIDI to 2 x CV and gate that can be duophonic or on 2 different MIDI channels and there are 2 1\8 inch audio outs summed to a 1\4 inch jack on the back. Also, the Behringer 19" eurorack racks are perfect for this as they are just frames but can be either rack mounted or sit on their own on the desktop at a nice jaunty angle. They do have 5v and so can power any USB devices plugged into the FH-2. You don't have to spend a fortune to get these racked up.
Both FH-2 and Disting ex mk4 fit in my intellijel performance 7u case. I even connected the midi in/out pins from the proprietary headers on the case (probing with a multimeter in continuity mode) to Disting and they work perfectly. They likely would not fit if the power supply is in the way, but the entire top row is entirely clear of any collisions.
I can see that it can fit in performance, great to know that there are options. It certainly didn't fit in Intellijel 4U Palette 104 HP even given its external power supply.
@@ExpertSleepersLtd ok so its not a controller/sequencer and all that sub note and step repeat and Euclid pattern stuff is driven by the FH-2? I know this is on the drum video but I watched the noted and Euclid one as wr
@@mamakuproject in addition what Os said, it took me a moment to figure out the LP has to be set in programmer mode, too (setup>"print to clip"), which makes perfect sense but wasn't mentionned in the manual ;)
video less than 10 mins long, but pretty much enough to get one going... you rule Os. Thank you 🙂
Hi, thanks for this great feature. It took a while to figure out, that on first startup all patterns had a length of 0
I am searching in the manual and I can’t find which midi mappings are necessary for using this. Which midi channels are used for each part of the note sequencer and drum sequencers?
You set that up in the configuration.
Are there advantages to one Launchpad version over another for use with FH-2?
There's no functionality difference. Mostly it comes down to size, and feel of the pads. Some are soft rubbery pads, others have harder ones. My personal preference is the mini mk3.
Very cool, and impressed to see a well thought out interface/usage of the Launchpad's matrix. Am I correct that 100% of the code to make this happen is on the FH-2, with the Launchpad being a 'dumb' peripheral?
Correct.
What an awesome feature. Just tested the note-sequencer and am loving it. Thank you, ES, for updating your products like this :)
Now the cherry on top would be to switch mode/page on the Launchpad (Pro in my case) from sequencer-control to the generic note-grid, where I can solo on the same or a different channel than the note-sequencer ... is this possible at all?
On the Pro do you not have a 'setup' button, that allows you to switch layout? The sequencer uses the Programmer layout.
@@ExpertSleepersLtd Unfortunately, when I switch to note-mode and am on the same MIDI-channel, the vertical line from the sequencer still passes over the grid when it goes through the first 8 steps, and pushing pads sets those notes for the sequencer, but does not play them momentarily. It might be too much to hope - but perhaps a future FW-update might change this so the note-mode can be used independently. (Takeover is active and MIDI-Echo is inactive, FW is 1.15.3)
is there a way to have the launchpad running a drum sequencer controlling some gate outputs while at the same time have a keyboard controller connected to the other usb port ( or a usb hub ) controlling a cv/gate pair?
Yes, that works if you use a hub.
In the manual it says drum sequences are loaded instantly. Is loading truly instant or does it happen at the beginning of the next bar?
It's instant. Delayed loading could be implemented though - I'll put it on the wish-list.
@@ExpertSleepersLtd Excellent! Digitakt-style loading after the current section is done would make a real jump in usability for me. Thanks for considering it.
does this work with the Launchpad S?
No. The manual says "At this time, the sequencers are designed to be used in conjunction with one of Novation's current generation Launchpad devices (a Launchpad Mini Mk3, a Launchpad X, or a Launchpad Pro Mk3) or the original Launchpad Pro."
I'd love to use my Launchpad Mini mk3 with my FH-2 exactly like it is shown is this video. I´m unable to activate by pressing both buttons on the top row. This results in either going in the normal Keys or User mode. Pressing a bit longer does nothing. Do I need to install some custom firmware on my Launchpad or is there some configuration that I'd have to do on my FH-2? Connecting the Launchpad will result in it booting and behaving exactly like on my Laptop or iPad.
Edit: Firmware 1.17 on my FH-2.
USB Device Settings > Launchpad Mini Mk3 > Set Takeover from 0 to 1 and reconnect the Launchpad.
@hanshansen4267 thank you!
Forgive my ignorance, but from where are you accessing this takeover setting change? I do see in Ableton a way to set Takeover mode but not to change the value/channel@@hanshansen4267
@@hanshansen4267 from where are you accessing this takeover setting change?
excelent works !!!
Note that, I think (I just bought it, so I will confirm soon), FH-2 (as well as Disting EX) doesn't fit intellijel and other eurorack cases because of depth. The only case I have and they fit, is on the right end of the Make Noise skiff.
They fit nice and snugly in the Cre8 Audio nifty case. I have mine on the right hand side at the end. I unclipped the flying power cable at that end and pushed it up the top so there was nothing underneath the modules and it's a perfect fit. Nice thing is that its a very cost effective, powered case with inbuilt MIDI to 2 x CV and gate that can be duophonic or on 2 different MIDI channels and there are 2 1\8 inch audio outs summed to a 1\4 inch jack on the back.
Also, the Behringer 19" eurorack racks are perfect for this as they are just frames but can be either rack mounted or sit on their own on the desktop at a nice jaunty angle. They do have 5v and so can power any USB devices plugged into the FH-2.
You don't have to spend a fortune to get these racked up.
Both FH-2 and Disting ex mk4 fit in my intellijel performance 7u case. I even connected the midi in/out pins from the proprietary headers on the case (probing with a multimeter in continuity mode) to Disting and they work perfectly.
They likely would not fit if the power supply is in the way, but the entire top row is entirely clear of any collisions.
I can see that it can fit in performance, great to know that there are options. It certainly didn't fit in Intellijel 4U Palette 104 HP even given its external power supply.
Wow!! Amazing!!!!!
I don't really understand the integration here how is this any different from using any other midi controller?
It's different because the FH-2 is driving the LEDs on the Launchpad to make a UI for the sequencers.
Oh interesting. So this is not how the launchpad normally functions? I'm not super familiar with it
@@DubsteadyMusic No. It's just a controller.
@@ExpertSleepersLtd ok so its not a controller/sequencer and all that sub note and step repeat and Euclid pattern stuff is driven by the FH-2? I know this is on the drum video but I watched the noted and Euclid one as wr
Note and Euclid one as well"
does this work with the pro mk3?
Yes.
@@ExpertSleepersLtd How do you activate it on the pro mk3? with midi echo and takeover on, doesn't seem to bring that activate page on.
@@mamakuproject You don't want MIDI echo enabled.
@@mamakuproject This is what happens when I plug in a pro mk3 (having already set takeover to 1): th-cam.com/video/c5vxiq4K-eo/w-d-xo.html
@@mamakuproject in addition what Os said, it took me a moment to figure out the LP has to be set in programmer mode, too (setup>"print to clip"), which makes perfect sense but wasn't mentionned in the manual ;)
Would this be possible with the launchpad s?
It would need to be adapted. The pad MIDI messages are different, and the S has a much more limited set of colours per pad.
great!!
Thank you!