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Novation Launchpad Controller for Ableton Live
- lab recommended
- lab staple item
innovative USB controller custom designed for Ableton performance
- lab price:
- $199.00
- list price:
$249.95- free domestic us shipping
- available:
- yes
- item #:
- eq-811
- file under:
- all - digital djing / reviewer recommended / reviewer reccomended / digital djing systems / and more
FEATURES
LaunchPad features a 64 button lighted grid and dedicated scene launch buttons that mimic the clip layout of Live. There are also volume, pans, sends, track aiming, solo, and muting available for all 8 channels at one with bi-directional communication between the unit and Live software via USB. The automap feature makes setup easy and also allows you to connect the LaunchPad to other software. You can even link up 6 LaunchPad units at the same time for 384 buttons of control! In addition, the unit comes packed with a special "LaunchPad Edition" of Ableton Live 8 providing all the essentials you need to compose and perform, plus 1GB of Loops from Loopmaster, 500MB of high quality drum samples from Mike the Drummer so you can get jamming right away.
OUR OPINION
The LaunchPad is an excellent controller for Live users. It's simple and intuitive layout works perfectly with Ableton's workflow and it comes at a very competetive price (much more affordable than many other options). It is also considerably smaller than popular units like the APC40 making it easier to transport to gigs. Recommended. -snackmaster
Technics Kingston Record Bag - Green
limited edition slim 12" bag
- lab price:
- $35.00
- available:
- yes
- item #:
- bag-879
- file under:
- technics store / record bags + equipment cases / bags
Technics Chicago Record Bag - Red
limited edition slim 12" bag
- lab price:
- $35.00
- available:
- restocking
- item #:
- bag-880
- file under:
- technics store / record bags + equipment cases / bags
Technics Manchester Record Bag - Silver
limited edition slim 12" bag
- lab price:
- $35.00
- available:
- restocking
- item #:
- bag-881
- file under:
- technics store / record bags + equipment cases / bags
Technics Paris Record Bag - Blue
limited edition slim 12" bag
- lab price:
- $35.00
- available:
- restocking
- item #:
- bag-882
- file under:
- technics store / record bags + equipment cases / bags
Technics Tokyo Record Bag - Black
limited edition slim 12" bag
- lab price:
- $35.00
- available:
- restocking
- item #:
- bag-819
- file under:
- technics store / record bags + equipment cases / bags
Technics Berlin Record Bag - Blue
limited edition slim 12" bag
- lab price:
- $35.00
- available:
- restocking
- item #:
- bag-820
- file under:
- technics store / record bags + equipment cases / bags
Technics Camouflage Deck Covers - DMC Logo (Pair)
protect your deck
- lab price:
- $42.00
- available:
- yes
- item #:
- bag-878
- file under:
- dj accessories / technics store / record bags + equipment cases
- People's Potential Unlimited
- format: LP
- 25% off:
- $9.00
- lab price:
$12.00- available:
- restocking
- item #:
- fr-2108
- file under:
- funk soul disco - reviewer recommended / funk soul disco - albums / funk + soul + latin + disco / reviewer recommended / and more
audio picks
Once again Peoples Potential has unearthed some killer 80's synth funk this time from... Oklahoma City?! Yup, it's true - this is a one of a kind blend of boogie and county (heavily leaning towards the boogie side mind you) like no ... expand review other that you just gotta hear to believe. Despite the funny lyrics, "Country Cowboy(1)" is just TOO funky (talkin bout a cowboy that turns the city out with his pimp styles!) Here you get it with the vocal version, instrumental, and cool alternate take instrumental. On the flip, check the funk on "Who's Girl Are You(2)," which sounds like some lost Rick James jam, and "Better By The Minute(3)" an 80s style R&B groover. First time on vinyl, mastered from the original cassette demo and it actually sounds great! Comes in a pic sleeve with dope retro logo. Recommended. -snackmaster
- Geffen
- format: 2LP
- 25% off:
- $16.50
- lab price:
$22.00- available:
- restocking
- item #:
- hh-3513
- file under:
- new vinyl - hip-hop / vinyl new arrivals / hip-hop vinyl / middle school hip-hop / and more
audio picks
Probably the most-underlooked of the Wu-classics, the elusive Liquid Swords gets the double vinyl reissue. The centerpiece of the album is definitely the title track(1). I have creepy memories of Prince Paul playing this at the Cooler (remember that place?) and a ... expand review room of 100 doods yelling along like they were at church. One of RZA's simplest manipulations but definitely one of his most effective. There's several singles with varying degrees of success: "Shadow Boxing(2), Cold World," and "Labels," but the album-only tracks cut deep like the bugged-out "4th Chamber(3)" with Ghostface, or the deceptively smooth "Duel of the Iron Mic(4)." As the years pass, this album will only get more obscure, but larger in stature. -the mgmnt
Remdog Marabu Series EP 7"
downtempo beats, plus additional free download
- 2600 Recordings
- format: 7"
- 25% off:
- $8.25
- lab price:
$11.00- available:
- yes
- item #:
- lp-4436
- file under:
- downtempo + electronic - vinyl / new school beats - vinyl / downtempo + electronic - all
audio picks
Producer Remdog (whom you may know as a relatively famous graf artist) drops this combination 7" and digital download EP. The 7" features two tracks and includes a code for an additional 7 downloadable tracks from the label's website. I like this ... expand review concept. "Turquoise Blue(1)" and "Violet Red(2)" are both future-obsessed downtempo tracks. They conjure up images of Blade Runner and evil, sexy femmebots dressed in latex. I'm particularly feeling the good verse evil thing going on in "Blue." Limited 250 stamp-numbered copies. -the mgmnt
Dub Traffik Control Bongo Dub / Carlito Cumbia 7"
dubbed out cumbia and latin beats
- BSTRD Boots
- format: 7"
- 25% off:
- $5.25
- lab price:
$7.00- available:
- restocking
- item #:
- lp-4437
- file under:
- downtempo + electronic - vinyl / midtempo - vinyl / baile + cumbia - vinyl / downtempo + electronic + bmore + ghettotech + uk + baile / and more
audio picks
The BSTRD Boots series is back again with another fiery 7" for your decks, this time from Dub Traffik Control. Keeping in line with the recent cumbia remix trends (in the same vein as Bersa Discos and Whiskey Barons), the dudes offer ... expand review up "King of the Bongo(1)" a bass heavy, dubbed out version of Manu Chao's big track that's sure too get things hot and heated. Afrosound's "La Danza De Los Mirlos(2)" gets a similar reworking on the flip with those irresistable latin guitars, big drums and even bigger bass promising a huge response from the crowd when dropped in your set. Tasty stuff. -snackmaster
