Review: LaunchKey MINI MK3 // Ableton Live // Generative arp // TRS MIDI explained (MKIII tutorial)

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TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
0:55 Overview
1:45 Keybed
2:10 Pads
3:30 3.5mm MIDI
4:45 TRS A vs B
7:25 Arpeggiator
9:30 Mutate/deviate
11:20 Ableton Live
13:20 Bottom row
14:10 Pad modes
14:50 Knob modes
16:20 Using an iPad
17:50 Misc
18:50 Pros & cons

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[koliebrie_to_go]

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.

[JuxtaThePozer]

I just got this controller and this is the most helpful video I've found, cheers!

[satyanpatel]

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.

[AlphaMachina]

What Novation needs to add to this in a firmware update is a "Shift-Lock" function, so that you can stay in navigation mode.

[KeroDean]

Love the way you put the screen floating over the top

[madstation]

Fantastic review, even 4 years later.

[jorcis]

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!

[havokcc]

Great explanation regarding the TRS A and B, never understood it until now! 😂Thanks!
That mutate reminds me to the turing machine, looks awesome!

[_Dogstar]

Great stuff mate. I was looking for a controller with generative aspects and this ticks the boxes. Well presented. Thanks, loopop

[TheMicksteph]

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!

[ellagreen]

Great review thanks. Loved the brief reference to what sounded like the soundtrack to Moon (Clint Mansell) at 3:08.

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.

[silverfaux]

You really opened up this controller for me. You do these reviews so well. I have made several purchases based in great part on the information you have presented. I finally got a grasp on the Mutate and Deviate functions.

[pixelflow]

That arp is very nicely designed. Loving the addition of random behaviors. This and the Volca Modular know whats up!

[JudeElBoukili]

I was looking to buy a Novation Launchkey MK3, but I needed to know how it works. Thx so much for this vid 😉

[erenkaraman]

@loopop I follow you just because you give us the exact times when you talk about what! Thanks

[nlamste]

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!

[jaycrystall]

This was the tutorial I needed to break through and finally understand what to do. I was getting frustrated. Thank you so much!

[jamesblake]

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!

[daniellyons]

Amazing review. Helped me a lot with deciding whether this was the right keyboard for me