"The pads on the Launchpad X are a little more sensitive than on the Launchpad Pro" *Launchpad X pads immediately burst into tears and run out of the room* "SEE?"
Great vid Taetro, but you forgot to cover the Custom MIDI modes in detail, which are a GREAT addition to the LPX. They allow it to be used not only with Ableton, but also with Reaper, Bitwig, and any other DAW.... not everything is to be used with Ableton, exclusively, and I think Novation was trying to expand their userbase beyond Ableton users (for instance, I love using my LPX to control 4 simultaneous Groups in Maschine, so I have access to 64 drum sounds/samples, in addition to controlling a melodic instrument in the Note mode). As far as the LP Pro goes, the Quantize, Undo, Duplicate, Double, and Metronome buttons are insanely useful and worth spending the extra $50 on the LP Pro. The LPX is missing these, of course... but, you can create any CC message in the Custom mode to map them to certain functions of Ableton (MIDI map mode).... sadly, the only thing you can map is basically Metronome On/Off. Also it would have been nice to have a direct track select with the LPX (again, you can create CCs to learn track select). If Ableton had the accessibility that Reaper does (with its Actions List), it would really help expand its functionality with other MIDI controllers... that's the one thing I hate about Ableton. You should be able to at least map the Quantize function to a MIDI button. Small complaints... I own the LP Pro and the LPX, and love them both!
when you say CC message in the custom mode, what do you mean? you mentioned you can only map metronome, so I'm confused if you're talking about different ways of mapping
@@daveyrichards7229 CC messages as in CC127, CC41, CC74... anything like that (CCs can be a physical button assigned to a button in a DAW, or a CC can be a physical knob/encoder assigned to a DAW knob....) Ableton lets you midi-learn certain functions of the program, but not quantize. You can midi-map the metronome, and channel mutes/solos/arm... but no quantize, sadly. CC messages are usually more effective than midi notes, because CCs are "silent" when sending the message.
Are the pads on the Lanchpad X like the drum pads on the Launchkey Mini Mk3? The pads on the Pro seem a little squishy and less sensitive to me, but the Lanchkey Mini MK3 pads are very responsive (and hence I assume the X pads as well). I would almost consider buying an X for that alone. Regarding the DAW control buttons on the left for the PRO, the first time I used my Pro in Ableton Live, I was able to make a beat without touching Live at all. I was amazed at how intuitive and easy it was. Sadly, if the X can't do that as well, that is a big strike against it. Like you said, it's a choice people have to make. Thanks for the comparison!! I've been waiting for someone to do this.
Helpful comparison. Was this based on the Launchpad Pro Mk1 or Mk2 BTW? I know mk3 is quite different, but wondering if mk2 changed any of this comparison.
But can you do the missing DAW like auto quantise with a short key on the computers keyboard? Or do you have to select the track you were recording manually with a mouse and then quantise?
okay I've got the tough decision to make. I'm going to get a launchpad but idk what's best honestly after this video id spend the extra money on the pro but I've never owned one so idk what's best for me, i wont be taking it out with me so it'll stay in the same place, i just need some help on what to get and also the software
Thank you for this video, I really want a launchpad X know but... I have a Push 1,I was thinking about purchasing a Push 2 but I travel a lot, and it's heavy. On the other side, I use quantize, undo... And it's not on the Launchpad X. I would love a push 3 very light and thin or a launchpad X pro!!! Maybe I can have a launchpad X with another controler to map some functions, what do you think?
I'm looking for something i can create backing tracks and beats for worship music, as a hobby. Sounds like the Launchpad X would be good for me. Am i missing something drastic that should push me to the Pro?
The last bit about MIDI in and out and DAW control on the Pro is more for a home setup, sells me on getting the X. I already own Push 2 and I am looking for a portable controller to bring to work. Thank you for making this, cheers!
damn, didnt know the x even exsisted, just bought the pro...got it new for $202 plus tax...tempted to take it back, save $30 and get the X, i use it with fl studio tho..
Why launchpad X vs Launchpad pro? You can't compare launchpads that are completely different. I would understand if you were comparing launchpad X and launchpad PRO mk3.
Curious from all the screen shots etc. Do I need all the other equipment besides the computer to make music or play covers like I see in all the other youtube videos? I would like the Launchpad Pro eventually. Can the Launchpad Pro be used standalone? besides the computer of course. I will be a complete newb to Launchpad,I want to learn :)
I miss the feeling of launching the volumes of every track( faders) with real faders like in the Akai Apc 40... It´s so much fun. Such a natural movement when playing live.. Does novation has something like this?
So your basically saying that launchpad X is better than pro cause I’m thinking of using super pads light.so I wanna know how to connect launchpad X to a device
Taetro also, how do you feel the launchpad x and pro compare to the Push 2? Is Push 2 worth the extra money? (Asking for a friend who only uses a 49 key Alesis)
LPX is better all the way. a) Better more sensitive pads b) NO buttons at the bottom which is a huge plus as they get in the way of finger drumming or any sort of live playing c) its way more compact and lighter d) fully programmable custom layouts. Don't even bother with old Pro.
"The pads on the Launchpad X are a little more sensitive than on the Launchpad Pro"
*Launchpad X pads immediately burst into tears and run out of the room*
"SEE?"
How about a Launchpad X vs Launchpad Mini MK3 video?
th-cam.com/video/aqKuEyKDlUU/w-d-xo.html
You don't get pressure sensitivity with the mini. Deal breaker for me.
Great vid Taetro, but you forgot to cover the Custom MIDI modes in detail, which are a GREAT addition to the LPX. They allow it to be used not only with Ableton, but also with Reaper, Bitwig, and any other DAW.... not everything is to be used with Ableton, exclusively, and I think Novation was trying to expand their userbase beyond Ableton users (for instance, I love using my LPX to control 4 simultaneous Groups in Maschine, so I have access to 64 drum sounds/samples, in addition to controlling a melodic instrument in the Note mode). As far as the LP Pro goes, the Quantize, Undo, Duplicate, Double, and Metronome buttons are insanely useful and worth spending the extra $50 on the LP Pro. The LPX is missing these, of course... but, you can create any CC message in the Custom mode to map them to certain functions of Ableton (MIDI map mode).... sadly, the only thing you can map is basically Metronome On/Off. Also it would have been nice to have a direct track select with the LPX (again, you can create CCs to learn track select). If Ableton had the accessibility that Reaper does (with its Actions List), it would really help expand its functionality with other MIDI controllers... that's the one thing I hate about Ableton. You should be able to at least map the Quantize function to a MIDI button. Small complaints... I own the LP Pro and the LPX, and love them both!
when you say CC message in the custom mode, what do you mean? you mentioned you can only map metronome, so I'm confused if you're talking about different ways of mapping
@@daveyrichards7229 CC messages as in CC127, CC41, CC74... anything like that (CCs can be a physical button assigned to a button in a DAW, or a CC can be a physical knob/encoder assigned to a DAW knob....) Ableton lets you midi-learn certain functions of the program, but not quantize. You can midi-map the metronome, and channel mutes/solos/arm... but no quantize, sadly. CC messages are usually more effective than midi notes, because CCs are "silent" when sending the message.
@@DopamineOverload what does CC mean? like Custom Command or something?
@@daveyrichards7229 Continuous Controller
Great feedback. Thank you!
thx for deep review. many of modern external hardware use usb type A just a like laptop,, so u can use launchpad x to control it ..
for the X, could you map those workflow buttons that it doesn't have? like on a user mode or something?
I'd really like to know this too!
you can now, before you had to use a plugin
@@Skoopyy. Is there any source as to how I can do this? I am a windows user :X
Manoj Kumar whatdo you mean?
@@Skoopyy. instructions as to how it can be done?
That was a really well thought out, clear, concise and knowledgeable review. Very objective, thank you, a big help in making my own decision :-)
Are the pads on the Lanchpad X like the drum pads on the Launchkey Mini Mk3? The pads on the Pro seem a little squishy and less sensitive to me, but the Lanchkey Mini MK3 pads are very responsive (and hence I assume the X pads as well).
I would almost consider buying an X for that alone.
Regarding the DAW control buttons on the left for the PRO, the first time I used my Pro in Ableton Live, I was able to make a beat without touching Live at all. I was amazed at how intuitive and easy it was. Sadly, if the X can't do that as well, that is a big strike against it. Like you said, it's a choice people have to make.
Thanks for the comparison!! I've been waiting for someone to do this.
is it still worth it to buy launchpad x in 2021?
Launchpad mk2 or launchpad mini mk3?
I'd say Mini Mk3 but I only own a Mk2 so I can't really tell
MK2
The Usb on the mk2 is trash, go for the mini mk3
Novation Launchpad Pro Mk3
Great comparison! I think that the pro is like a budget push. Is your setup how your desk is now? Or do you move it when you shoot a video?
Helpful comparison. Was this based on the Launchpad Pro Mk1 or Mk2 BTW? I know mk3 is quite different, but wondering if mk2 changed any of this comparison.
Launchpad Pro has fixed length loop recording--super important if
you don't have Taetro's super human stop record timing!
THIS MANS CAMERA IS SOOOOOOOOO SMOOTH
But can you do the missing DAW like auto quantise with a short key on the computers keyboard? Or do you have to select the track you were recording manually with a mouse and then quantise?
okay I've got the tough decision to make. I'm going to get a launchpad but idk what's best honestly after this video id spend the extra money on the pro but I've never owned one so idk what's best for me, i wont be taking it out with me so it'll stay in the same place, i just need some help on what to get and also the software
informative. helped me make an initial decision. Thanks so much!
Does it do chords with one button
Video i ve been searching for a while great work 👍🏻❤️🔥
Not having the select track on LPX make a big drawback.
Thank you, very informative and well thought out presentation. Definitely broke it down for me in a way that made a lot of sense.
Great! I’m glad 😁
launchpad x o pro?
Pardon me asking this; but what exactly does "in the box" means?
Hi, I use a MacBook Pro (Newest Version running Catalina) what cords do I need to purchase for the launchkey Mk3 and the launchpad?
Excellent comparison. Very helpful. Thanks!
glad it was helpful. thanks for watching Gerald!
Thank you for this video, I really want a launchpad X know but...
I have a Push 1,I was thinking about purchasing a Push 2 but I travel a lot, and it's heavy.
On the other side, I use quantize, undo... And it's not on the Launchpad X.
I would love a push 3 very light and thin or a launchpad X pro!!!
Maybe I can have a launchpad X with another controler to map some functions, what do you think?
@NTX hyper yes, it wasn't released when I wrote this comment, I definitely will get it
Great concise review. Thanks!
thank you, watching your maschine videos back in the day inspired me to get into this stuff
Can you do a full tutorial video of the novation mk3 and showing alll the wavelinks with abelton?
8:00 Glad I'm not the only one lol
Me too
I'm looking for something i can create backing tracks and beats for worship music, as a hobby. Sounds like the Launchpad X would be good for me. Am i missing something drastic that should push me to the Pro?
I wouldn't get either! I bought Novation Launchpad Pro Mk3 and it smokes both!!
This just in: Person buys more expensive version of product and it's better than the less expensive version!
The last bit about MIDI in and out and DAW control on the Pro is more for a home setup, sells me on getting the X. I already own Push 2 and I am looking for a portable controller to bring to work. Thank you for making this, cheers!
Hey I need to start of with a launchpad , which one will u suggest???
damn, didnt know the x even exsisted, just bought the pro...got it new for $202 plus tax...tempted to take it back, save $30 and get the X, i use it with fl studio tho..
This is dope man... I really wanted to get the Push but I might just get the Launchpad X for now
Whoa... Being able to toggle between record quantize on and off in the controller is definitely something I’ve wanted for a while though
Why launchpad X vs Launchpad pro? You can't compare launchpads that are completely different. I would understand if you were comparing launchpad X and launchpad PRO mk3.
Curious from all the screen shots etc. Do I need all the other equipment besides the computer to make music or play covers like I see in all the other youtube videos? I would like the Launchpad Pro eventually. Can the Launchpad Pro be used standalone? besides the computer of course. I will be a complete newb to Launchpad,I want to learn :)
i'll go with the X
Hello, great comparison thanks! Does the Launchpad MK2 offers step sequencer with ableton live?
Nope only the new Pro does
@@Taetro and what about the Lanunchpad X?
Which pads feel nicer? I'm thinking to sell my LPpro to switch to LPX
LPX feel pretttty nice
@@Taetro nicer than the LP Pro mk1 right? they don't sell LP pro MK3 yet in my country lol
@@xtrct7303 Did you get the Launchpad X?
I prefer the launchpad pro, I had it for 1 year and it's good in my opinion
X!
I miss the feeling of launching the volumes of every track( faders) with real faders like in the Akai Apc 40... It´s so much fun. Such a natural movement when playing live.. Does novation has something like this?
Launch Control XL yet not as complex as the Akai
Another great Video 👌 questions. where did you get that 💀 sticker on that pro?
So your basically saying that launchpad X is better than pro cause I’m thinking of using super pads light.so I wanna know how to connect launchpad X to a device
Thanks a lot, you helped me choosing my Launchpad ! It’ll be the X for me :)
Can't those workflow functionalities missing on the X be programmed in using the custom mode?
Some can be custom mapped but not all
Where did you get that synth stab sound from?
How about a Launchpad X vs Launchpad X pro?
Thanks for the video
I will buy Launchpad pro
Thanks a lot for your video
Have you got your hands on the launchpad pro MK3 yet? Would make a good update to this video
not yet! would be a good idea though.
Taetro also, how do you feel the launchpad x and pro compare to the Push 2? Is Push 2 worth the extra money?
(Asking for a friend who only uses a 49 key Alesis)
Novation should pay you for these in depth reviews cuz you just sold me on the Launchpad X!
But but... Can the X note repeat?
Light so I meant
GG on 100K
Which mic did you use in this video? It doesn't look like the Bluebird.
And we have the same headphones!
Nice! And it’s the audio technica 875r which is my boom mic I’ve been using a lot lately
X
LPX is better all the way. a) Better more sensitive pads b) NO buttons at the bottom which is a huge plus as they get in the way of finger drumming or any sort of live playing c) its way more compact and lighter d) fully programmable custom layouts. Don't even bother with old Pro.
Novation Launchpad Pro Mk3
How you change instrument in a live situation since the LPX dont have the select instrument button?
Hi bro.
Greetings.
Can I use these with logic Pro and garage band.
They just released an update to allow use of launchpad in logic
Thanks :)
The x doesn’t have pages
False, it has a note page, 2 custom pages, etc
He means pages for launchpad cover
Please tell me
Right now the Pro is more value for the buck, also you can get one used for like 110 wich is insane
just bought one for 99 bucks used at guitar center.
How about Launchpad Mini 😂😂😂
oogghh que dificil :/
The X does not have pages... Is it true???
There are 4 custom pages
@@Taetro yeah but look:
th-cam.com/video/7Sr3ZPyHYdk/w-d-xo.html
This literally only matters if you’re interested in making “light shows”
I’m interested in making music
@@Taetro Ok, thanx man.
Akai
First comment.
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