Finally ! A proper video that shows a layman like me how to use my launchkey ! Thanks !

Thank you for making this video. It's very helpful 👌

In firmware patch 1.1 there is an option to set the encoders (knobs) to "pick-up mode". With this enabled, you will need to turn the knob past the current setting before they take any effect. This means you dont get that annoying thing where they jump to a new value.

@latenightluke

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks JH! That is a helpful patch!

@WycliffStudios

2 жыл бұрын

they could have just given endless encoders

@SamsonBrock42

Жыл бұрын

That patch also addressed his only other complaint, dimmable pads.

love my mk3 mini too

Loving this mini machine too. Just got mine. Still exploring the functions and buttons 😄👍

@latenightluke

2 жыл бұрын

It's a great buy. I love writing music with it 😊

thank you

The launch key mini is at the heart of my setup too, paired with the launchpad x it becomes a very dynamic duo. Those horns in your track are fresh bro 💪🏽💪🏽 good stuff brother

@latenightluke

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! That might need to be my next purchase.

@manifest9215

2 жыл бұрын

@@latenightluke yeah they compliment each other perfectly, especially since the launchpad has four full pages of custom modes. You can have for example, the launchkey’s encoders controlling vol, pan, sends, devices in Ableton etc while the launchpad is in session mode controlling clips and scenes, then switch your custom mode to play drums and instruments or any midi functions you assign it to.

You can pads by holding down the shift button while plugging in the USB power cable during the startup, and then use the arrow up/down buttons

@latenightluke

11 ай бұрын

I found this out shortly after. I made a follow-up video :)

Waiting for mine to arrive. Excited. Great video. Here's a sub.

@latenightluke

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it :)

Nice review! Can you tell if it has “bidirectional” midi? For instance: if you set a PAD to control a “On/Off” parameter and you turn it On and Off directly on the software using the mouse, does that reflect on the PAD? Thanks!

hi how do you load sounds from a mic or simple sounds where do you get them from how many pre sets in the machine how to get more ? cheers troy good video

@latenightluke

2 жыл бұрын

You can't load anything on to the controller, but the controller can use those sounds. If you're in Ableton, you can load the sounds you want into a drum rack, and then play them from there.

Great overview man! And regarding the bright LEDs do you know that the firmware update now lets you adjust the brightness?

@latenightluke

2 жыл бұрын

I did find that out shortly after making this lol. I was so happy they did that 😁

@johnk7267

2 жыл бұрын

​@@latenightluke Haha, awesome man. Yeah, definitely a great addition to an already awesome keyboard. Do you find the brightness at the lowest setting is fine for your late-night musical escapades?

@latenightluke

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnk7267 yeah, it works for me! 👌

@johnk7267

2 жыл бұрын

@@latenightluke Nooooice! Keep on making the good content and music, man. It's solid. 😁👌

@latenightluke

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnk7267 appreciate it! 🙏

I really love how you went about this review. How much function is lost when using a different DAW instead of Ableton?

@latenightluke

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The main different will be losing the mapping that takes place automatically when it's used with Ableton. So the knobs when set to volume won't automatically control the volume, etc. You can still use the knobs / pads for these purposes, but they need to be mapped manually. Hope that helps!

@jonatopik

2 жыл бұрын

@@latenightluke thanks!

I just wish it had a scale chord mode where each key plays a different chord while staying in the same key.

@latenightluke

2 жыл бұрын

You can set that up with stock Ableton plugins! MIDI effects -> Chord -> Major chord. Then: MIDI effects -> Scale -> C Major. After loading it in, you can change the base to be in whatever key you want. Make sure that your Chord plugin comes before the Scale plugin. Now you can play one note chords and each chord will be in key!

did u update firmware? it lowers light I think. also, I wish they make firmware and turn the pads into sequencer somewhat

@latenightluke

3 жыл бұрын

I did not. I'll have to check that out. Thanks for the tip!

@martinkulik9466

3 жыл бұрын

@@latenightluke check the videos. it introduces also some new functions. go check novation video about update firmware and then you can do one more video on it

@latenightluke

3 жыл бұрын

@@martinkulik9466 👌

@latenightluke

3 жыл бұрын

@@martinkulik9466 Thanks for your tip about the firmware update! I made a new video about the changes.

Can you use the Novation Launchkey Mini MK3 standalone without a computer? I know, it need to be usb powered, but I want to use it without Ableton. Does it has sounds in it already?

@latenightluke

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately no. It's just a midi controller, so not standalone, and no sounds.

What to choose between Arturia minilab 3 and Launchkey for Ableton?

@latenightluke

Жыл бұрын

I would say the Launchkey is the definitive choice for Ableton users. The automatic mapping for use in arrangement and session view is the main reason I say that.

@PavanMS87

Жыл бұрын

@@latenightluke thanks a lot!!

how to use my arp with same tempo as my daw?

@latenightluke

2 жыл бұрын

For Ableton, that happens automatically. Not sure about other DAWs.

Can you change the velocity of the keys?

@AliaksejKa

2 ай бұрын

Why do you need to? Keys are soo primitive, it barely makes sense.

@jtoobacc18239

2 ай бұрын

​@@AliaksejKa It does make sense, because it makes the key's output more fluid. Novation doesn't have the option to change velocity curve for the launchkey mini mk3 in it's software but you can change the velocity curve in Ableton and it makes a big difference, without it it's terrible. But I think the velocity would be better if they made it's own velocity curve settings in the software like other companies have done for their mini MIDI keyboard controllers.

hello Luke, is there anyway i can midi mapping more than 8 knobs ? i mean mini mk3 have 8 knobs, if i do midi mapping to any 8 parameters, i cannot use Device funtion anymore, thank you.

@latenightluke

3 жыл бұрын

When custom mapping the knobs, you should make sure the knobs are in custom mode. That way you save device mode for the automatic device mapping. 👍

Accept Maschine can't control the volecity because it doesn't come with control for it in it's own software.

Can an iPhone power this by itself or would I need some extra juice to power this?

@latenightluke

Жыл бұрын

It gets power through the USB, and there isn't any other way to power it.

What name of this launch key? Like i mean what name is this model

@latenightluke

2 жыл бұрын

This is the Mark 3.

@zainudinaba

2 жыл бұрын

@@latenightluke i want buy this do you buy at online pls tell me what apps

How is the USB port holding up ?

@latenightluke

Жыл бұрын

I've had the Launchkey since December of 2020, and the USB port has been perfect.

@robmlisanti

Жыл бұрын

@@latenightluke grew to hear, I just returned the nectar 25 key it stopped working I just got the launch key yesterday 😎👍

@latenightluke

Жыл бұрын

@@robmlisanti nice! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

can u share template ?

@latenightluke

2 жыл бұрын

Template for what?

Pad brightness probably can be changed in computer software

@latenightluke

2 жыл бұрын

It can be fixed with the firmware update!

Can we change octave bro

@latenightluke

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! They have dedicated octave buttons.

Launchkey is better than akai right? Bro

@latenightluke

2 жыл бұрын

I would say it's better for Ableton.

@__Rizzler__

2 жыл бұрын

@@latenightluke which should I buy?? More functionality? Akai mk3 mini or launchkey mk3 mini?

@latenightluke

2 жыл бұрын

@@__Rizzler__ mk3 made a lot of improvements from mk2, so definitely mk3 👌

get the update.. the pad brightness is much less... :)

@latenightluke

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I did find that out shortly after making this lol.