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Novation Launchkey Mini User Manual

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  • Page 2 Disclaimer Novation has taken all possible steps to ensure that the information given here is both correct and complete. In no event can Novation accept any liability or responsibility for any loss or damage to the owner of the equipment, any third party, or any equipment which may result from use of this manual or the equipment which it describes.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus with water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

  • Page 4: Environmental Declaration

    English ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION Compliance Information Statement: Declaration of Compliance procedure Product Identification: Novation Launchkey Mini Keyboard Responsible party: American Music and Sound Address: 4325 Executive Drive Suite 300 Southaven MS 38672 Telephone: 800-431-2609 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 5: For Canada

    (ESD). In the event of this happening, simply reset the unit by removing and then replugging the USB cable. Normal operation should return. COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL NOTICES Novation, Launchkey Mini and InControl are registered trade marks of Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited. 2013 © Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Interfacing Launchkey Mini to a computer ........

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Launchpad iPad loop-triggering app. Together, this unique software-hardware combination allows instant, real-time tweaking of synth parameters, loops and audio effects. This guide will introduce you to Launchkey Mini and explain the various ways you can use it with your music software in your recording set-up.

  • Page 8: What's In The Box

    What’s In The Box Launchkey Mini has been carefully packed in the factory and the packaging was designed to withstand rough handling. Should the unit appear to have been damaged in transit, do not discard any of the packing material and notify your music dealer.

  • Page 9: Registering Your Launchkey Mini

    FA0754-01 Power Requirements Launchkey Mini will normally be powered from your computer or iPad via its side panel USB connector. DC power will be supplied by the computer through the standard USB cable. We recommend that you connect Launchkey Mini directly to a computer’s native USB port, and not via a USB hub.

  • Page 10: Hardware Overview

    Novation iPad apps (I switches to the Launchkey app, H to the Launchpad app). K and J buttons - use these to select different rows of pads in the Novation Launchpad app. They also provide various control functions in some DAWs.

  • Page 11: Launchkey Mini Setup Examples

    DAWs. The DAW Setup Guide explains how the various controls on Launchkey Mini map onto each DAW’s key functions. If your favourite DAW is not in this list, you can still use Launchkey Mini with it effectively, but you will need to use Basic Mapping Mode (see below).

  • Page 12: Interfacing Launchkey Mini To An Ipad

    If you have an iPad or iPad mini, you can run the free Novation Launchkey and Launchpad iPad apps on it and use Launchkey Mini to control them*. You will need an Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit to interface Launchkey Mini to an iPad/iPad mini, as shown above:...

  • Page 13: Exploring Launchkey Mini

    . The pad will illuminate green, confirming that the new MIDI channel has been selected . When powering-on, Launchkey Mini ALWAYS defaults to MIDI channel 01; if you have re-powered since changing the MIDI channel number, you will need to reset it .

  • Page 14: Rotary Controls

    English Rotary controls Launchkey Mini has eight rotary controls [2], which may be placed in InControl mode, or used in Basic Mapping mode . In InControl mode they would typically act as level or pan controls for a block of eight channels in the DAW’s mixer section . In Basic Mapping mode, each rotary control transmits a fixed MIDI CC message.

  • Page 15: Using Launchkey Mini With Incontrol

    If you have one of the DAWs listed in the DAW Setup Guide, you will first need to follow the instructions on how to set it up to operate correctly with Launchkey Mini . Once this has been done, InControl will automatically assign each hardware controller to a key DAW function in an intelligent manner .

  • Page 16: Ipad Guide

    Apple App Store in the usual way; check that your iPad version is compatible . Each of the apps can be used on your iPad without connecting the Launchkey Mini; they are largely self-explanatory, and a full description of their features is not within the scope of this manual .

  • Page 17: Using Launchkey Mini With The Launchpad Ipad App

    English Using Launchkey Mini with the Launchpad iPad app Connect your Launchkey Mini to your iPad via the camera kit, following the instructions on page 12 . Press the InControl button to enable the launch pads to interface with the app .

  • Page 18: Technical Information

    Camera Connection Kit, and finally connect the CCK to the iPad. Do I need to install a USB driver when using Launchkey Mini with a Mac or PC? No, Launchkey Mini is a class-compliant device. This means your computer will detect the keyboard when you connect it and, if necessary, install the correct drivers automatically.

  • Page 19: Midi Messages Table

    English MIDI Messages Table Control Msg Type Msg No. Range Knob 1 0 - 127 Knob 2 0 - 127 Knob 3 0 - 127 Knob 4 0 - 127 Knob 5 0 - 127 Knob 6 0 - 127 Knob 7 0 - 127 Knob 8...
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