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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:
- $149.00
- list price:
$199.00- free domestic us shipping
- available:
- yes
- item #:
- eq-811
- file under:
- all - digital djing / digital djing systems / ableton shop / shop recommendations
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 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 / dj equipment - new arrivals / and more
Technics Camouflage Deck Covers (Pair)
protect your deck
- lab price:
- $39.00
- available:
- restocking
- item #:
- bag-878
- file under:
- dj accessories / technics store / record bags + equipment cases / and more
- People's Potential Unlimited
- format: LP
- lab price:
- $12.00
- available:
- restocking
- item #:
- fr-2108
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
