Novation's New Launchpad X and Mini MK3

We visited their popup shop in London for a first peek at their new Launchpads - the Launchpad X and Launchpad Mini MK3 both have new pads with higher sensitivity and new custom modes as well as more accisbile Ableton Live functionality.
Launchpad X 179UK/$249 Mini MK3 99UK/$139

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[rodrigolaporte]

I'm not an Ableton Live user... But if they did a standalone sequencer with that form factor and functionality... I would buy it in a heartbeat

[andreash]

Does the scale widget and faders work when controlling an external hardware synth? Or is this compatible only with a DAW?

[agustinbernal]

Hi, is there a possibility that we can have the launchpad and launchkey ios apps back? They were amazing!

[Zaubrer]

I really like the design somehow. Looks so minimalist and sleek.

[midierror]

Awesome demo! Looks great. WIDGETS!

[martiniMusic]

can we get this keyboard type midi layout on the launchpad pro ?

[Rolanoid]

Would be great if MK4 has the option to have text display on the keys if you want.

[reazallykhan]

Hey Caz …I bought a launchpad mini mk3 to use with my iPad but it says it’s drawing too much power … Any idea on how to get it working ? Thank you

[nateonearth]

Does the Mini MK3 have velocity and Pressure sensitivity on the pads? One retailer’s add says “Drums are also super easy to program in Drum mode, and to make it all as expressive as possible, Novation gave the Launchpad Mini mk3 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads that support polyphonic aftertouch. How cool is that?”

[beatz]

The LP X has nothing over the LP Pro. Likewise, the LP Mini MK3 has less functionality than the Mini MK2 (except RGB lights). Much better option to either buy the LP Pro or even the normal LP MK2 (not Mini) as that already has RGB lights and more functionality than the Mini MK3 but is about the same price.

[DonnDeVoreMusic]

does the mini mk3 not have a mixer control mode?

[alankps]

The keyboard reminds me of the piano mode in mat1jaczyyys custom launchpad pro firmware...🤔

[TJ-hsqm]

I own a Launchpad but I was never able to make it work. There is always a problem with the USB connection under Win7. Either Windows won't identify the device at all, or if it does (once in a life time, after de- and reinstalling the novation drivers and rebooting) it works but then only for a couple of seconds. I remember the USB connection always being the problem, the slightest movement on the USB cable was enough to loose the connection. Totally worthless.

[chambre]

where is my step seq man? are you serious or what?