Yay — another Novation Launchpad based routine, this time from “drumthumb” Buddy Peace. And it’s a good one of course, but it’s only on closer inspection that things become clearer. For this is not a demo for something that you’ve seen before, but is a sequel to the original Launchpad. Behold the Novation Launchpad MK2.
While we wait for PR, the Novation site has been updated with the latest detail. Bar some cosmetic updating of the unit and the transport buttons, everything else seems to be much the same. The big change however is/are the RGB buttons. De rigueur these days, instead of a fixed spectrum the new Launchpad will be able to offer all the colours of the rainbow that your favourite software (in this case Ableton Live Lite that’s bundled) throws out.
Outside of that, I can’t see anything earth shatteringly new, but RGB pads is big enough on its own, even for existing users. And the £129 price tag is cheap enough for people to take a punt, although with the Launchpad range about to supplemented with the Launchpad Pro any day now, the choice of button-laden pad bashing hardware is wide, with something to offer people with both features based and financial needs.
did anyone else jizz in there pants when they seen this .
the donuts approves
Maybe I’m wrong but in addition to “old” midi output the new launchpad has also velocity making it near to push/maschine than launchpad itself.
Velocity only on the PRO, this is an upgrade to the LaunchPad S….
So then I was wrong… I believed this was the Pro!
Stoked. Smart of Novation to bring the Launchpad Pro shiny to the basic range, but I’m going to hold out for that shiny to come to the Mini Mk2.
You’ll be waiting a long time ;-)
Damn it , I thought I was done buying gear this year. I’m hoping they update the launch control as well.
DJs are never done buying gear in the digital age.
I think I need a new title since i’m not just a DJ anymore DJP or PDJ (Producer) ?
PJ? As is pajamas?
i had the mk1 . now i want this :)
hello the fellowing dj softwares i use
Serato DJ ,vdj, mixvibes with this controller
I have to assume it’s not coming now, but this would make a great addition to the Twitch Mk2.