Mad Zach Launchpad Pro Review

Mad Zach reviews Novations true successor to the Launchpad, the Launchpad Pro.

[vileguile]

You've become a big authority Zach! Im glad you're not afraid to say what you want! Great honest review!

[NovationTV]

Nice work Zach, really like your sound packs. The pan thing that you mention isn't a bug. It is central despite not appearing to be. This occurs with all MIDI controllers that we have tested. Push communicates in a different way.

[reneyourlife]

i really appreciate your efforts bro. no plain talk show, but showing the real deal how any of us viewers would be doing with the device when youtube is switched off and we are all by ourselves with the device. thank you.

[JeffTuneK]

I recently bought the LaunchPad Pro and I never had any issue of accidentally hitting the record arm button while finger drumming. But Mad Zach has a point and the buttons are close by so there is a risk. Anyways i'm loving the unit and it is certainly a huge improvement from my LaunchPad Mini. =)

[UnnecessaryComment.]

Lmfao that train wreck clip was hilarious. Loved this. Probably gonna buy the original launch pad cause I'm still a noob

[TheSimoncio]

the important thing is that whatever you review, it always sounds like Mad Zach. Great Job.

[anzatzi]

i am consistantlly blown away by your finger drumming/bassing/leading. its awesome

[Blindguycreations]

I really like the honest reviews like this not the obvious sales based everything is great reviews I see on too many other sites.

[chrisliddiard]

The one thing you've not mentioned is its midi interface allowing you to control external hardware directly - this makes it an effect an alternative to the keyboard as controller for hardware synths n modules.

The latest Pro on the scene, the Mrk3 goes one better with its on board sequencer, but if you have the Novation circuit you could use its sequencer for your hardware, and bag one of these older Pros at its cheaper price point.

[DJLigh]

There's some fantastic Sound Packs and I am not sure if I have missed them or they are yet to be released, because either way I'd love to use them, mainly the last pack and the one during the demonstration of the switched drum set.

Otherwise fantastic video, will determine if I want to keep my 2 old Launchpads (Old original and the S version)

Big ups Mad Zach as always for being a boss.

[DJShadeChylde]

+DJ Tech Tools I bought one of these, but am very disappointed as to the lack of instructional resources out there. It is not made to be very user friendly for people with no prior launchpad experience, and the manual is very brief and does not explain the usage of the product very well. I have slugged through it and made a few tracks on it, but with the potential that I can see lurking just below the surface, I am very frustrated owning something I can't delve into in a richer and more fulfilling way. I am pleased with this video, because it gets into some of the things I had initial questions about, but there is just so much more to this. Zach is the man for this though. Thanks +Mad Zach, this is the best thing I've found in my quest to move into live-production versus simply spinning records.

[denvermx]

damn zach, i was seriously considering purchasing one to cover for Push when I didn't want to use it. glad you make reviews with your balls, but you could mention all the features and whatnot! it has aftertouch, after all, which most things cannot claim.

[JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton]

Nice review. I'm ndw to Abelton. Can I use the LPP with EZ Drummer to do finger drumming and sequence them outside of Abelton, or do I have to use Abelton as a sequencer? Can Push do this? I'm a JAZZ saxophonist and pianist. Thanks!

[MRshifT]

I'm thinking of starting to make music with the launchpad and learn how to use them and maybe get into serious making music. Anyway which would you suggest would be better to start with the launchpad MK2 or the Pro. Thanks and love the video.

[justakaduppy]

Good stuff Zach ! Where can i get the kits ?

[XxjosemitoxX]

Also, with Novation new "programmable" firmware you can make it much better than the push... IMO.

[IndyVisuals]

Nice review. My launchPad Pro is on the way coming. Push is better of course but not my kind of workflow.

[jbdjey]

hi zac, do you share the sound you use on this video?
I just bought the launchpad pro and I'm looking for.
Thx

[JackDoonerMusic]

Zach, I wish you'd make a video showing how you set up Ableton to use the LaunchPad like you do. Are you using a drum rack?

[mitrikgaduk]

The bottom buttons thing is more of a hand-eye co-ordination thing than anything else. Tell this to someone who is a gamer that regularly plays something like Starcraft, Warcraft, any rts, and even faster paced fps on pc. Point is, you should get use to where your controls are before doing anything live (if this isn't common knowledge already).