Tutorial and review: Launchpad Pro MK3 vs Launchpad X // Which should you get?

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TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
0:55 Main differences
3:45 Live session
4:30 Mixer controls
5:40 Track selection
6:25 Device controls
7:30 Misc Pro features
8:45 Note mode
10:30 Custom layouts
14:15 Chord mode
17:00 Sequencer setup
18:30 Step sequencing
20:35 Automation
21:15 Probability
22:05 Mutation
22:55 Micro-step
24:00 Print to clip
24:25 Arpeggiator?
24:55 Pattern settings
26:05 Pattern view
26:50 Scenes
27:25 Projects
28:05 Seq + session
28:55 Setup
29:25 Pros & cons

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[MS.]

Thank you for the extensive review I really enjoy your videos and get alot of value.

There was update for Launchpad X:
- Now you can have 8 custom modes each can be set to any channel from the device itself by holding down any custom button on the right side
- You can long press any button on the mixer for temporary access
- Double press Session to a move around in the grid in 8 steps.

[rygray]

Chord mode is so dang cool. It’s so common for controllers to have a chord mode that’s just a running list of chords in boring root positions. Super cool that you can program your own that easily

[whatshendrix]

Straight to the point, but also in-depth! Having the timestamps persist throughout the entire video is really nice. Very thoughtful, very nice video!

[summerWTFE]

I really hate it when companies put arbitrary restrictions on their cheaper devices. There is no reason why the smaller one couldn't have 8 custom modes instead of 4 for example. Apart from that they both look like decent controllers.

[brettmarshalltweaksource]

I support you and a couple of other content creators through Patreon. I watch many of these review / overview videos for a variety of products. Nonetheless, when i want a thorough, comprehensive, and well-presented overview of a device, there is none better. Thanks for your contributions.

[EdSchroedinger]

...once again approved, without exception you manage to showcase the most comprehensive and insightful product breakdowns - or better put, video manuals - one can only wish for. period

[willswitchcraft]

so incredibly well communicated, researched and love how quick, yet detailed and articulate your presentation informative and helpful - one of the few out there

[DJPowerPaul]

Your tutorial is a pretty nice explaining about what I can look forward to during the shipping (and during usage)... So glad I bought the pro mk3... Can't wait to freak out on this machine!

[KirkWinterrowd]

Thank you for the very thorough comparison. I just placed an order for the Pro MK3.

[Romenet]

Mine is on the way. This is a great tutorial. I will need it because it looks confusing!

[thomk]

For me, this is the most useful channel on YouTube. Brav

[enthalpimusic]

Thanks for your review loopop. Please Novation add an alftertouch
function for the widget CC button which allow to modulate the value of a
CC with the pressure on a pad.

[manuelgonzales]

No matter what, I'm blown away 😲. Just bought the Pro MK3 🤓😁

[EminoMeneko]

Definitely the pro version has such name for a reason.
I would still go for the launchpad x.
That would become my first product of this type.
I shall order it next week.

[keysLA]

I learned so much more from this video than I did from anything Novation put out. Thanks!

[fallenleaf]

I was all over the Launchpad X... as I really don't 80% of the other buttons around the edge, or the sequencer.. then there it was.. no chord mode in the X... so pro it is then.. xD

[romanrooms]

Wow, I have first launchpad and I didn’t know that they took it to next level! That’s amazing, now I think to buy an update.

[linzkirk]

Like always, very informative and in depth. After watching I bought a launchpad pro mk3. Then came back to this Video to learn how to use it. Much better than novations tutorials.

[winddealer]

You continually delight us all with your attention to detail, unrivaled quality and respect to your viewers. Gratefully.

[shukengkeng]

Getting into midi/launchpad is a lot to take in for a person like me who is just getting into it., but that being said., you're tutorial helped me a lot though i ended up wathcing it multiple times and breaking it bit by bit.. thank you for this