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  • Page 3: Copyright And Legal Notices

    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 4: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 5: Introduction

    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. Launchkey Mini includes Novation’s InControl mode, which gives you a simple yet powerful way of controlling all your favourite music software applications.

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    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 7: Registering Your Launchkey Mini

    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 8: Hardware Overview

    USB port – Micro-B USB connector compatible with USB 1.1, 2.0 or 3.0. Connect Launchkey Mini to a USB port on your computer or iPad using the USB cable supplied. Kensington security slot – secure your Launchkey Mini to a convenient structural point if desired.

  • Page 9: Launchkey Mini Setup Examples

    Launchkey Mini*. This will explain how the various controls on Launchkey Mini map onto each DAW’s key functions. If your favourite DAW is not listed, you can still use Launchkey Mini with it effectively, but you will need to use Basic Mapping Mode (see below).

  • Page 10: Interfacing Launchkey Mini To An Ipad

    If you have an iPad or iPad mini, you can control many different music making apps with your Launchkey Mini. Depending on the connector on your iPad, you will need either an Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (earlier iPads), or an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (more...

  • Page 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: Technical Information

    Camera Connection Kit or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter, and finally connect the CCK or Adapter 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 15: Midi Messages Table

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

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