"The pads on the Launchpad X are a little more sensitive than on the Launchpad Pro" *Launchpad X pads immediately burst into tears and run out of the room* "SEE?"
Great vid Taetro, but you forgot to cover the Custom MIDI modes in detail, which are a GREAT addition to the LPX. They allow it to be used not only with Ableton, but also with Reaper, Bitwig, and any other DAW.... not everything is to be used with Ableton, exclusively, and I think Novation was trying to expand their userbase beyond Ableton users (for instance, I love using my LPX to control 4 simultaneous Groups in Maschine, so I have access to 64 drum sounds/samples, in addition to controlling a melodic instrument in the Note mode). As far as the LP Pro goes, the Quantize, Undo, Duplicate, Double, and Metronome buttons are insanely useful and worth spending the extra $50 on the LP Pro. The LPX is missing these, of course... but, you can create any CC message in the Custom mode to map them to certain functions of Ableton (MIDI map mode).... sadly, the only thing you can map is basically Metronome On/Off. Also it would have been nice to have a direct track select with the LPX (again, you can create CCs to learn track select). If Ableton had the accessibility that Reaper does (with its Actions List), it would really help expand its functionality with other MIDI controllers... that's the one thing I hate about Ableton. You should be able to at least map the Quantize function to a MIDI button. Small complaints... I own the LP Pro and the LPX, and love them both!
when you say CC message in the custom mode, what do you mean? you mentioned you can only map metronome, so I'm confused if you're talking about different ways of mapping
@@daveyrichards7229 CC messages as in CC127, CC41, CC74... anything like that (CCs can be a physical button assigned to a button in a DAW, or a CC can be a physical knob/encoder assigned to a DAW knob....) Ableton lets you midi-learn certain functions of the program, but not quantize. You can midi-map the metronome, and channel mutes/solos/arm... but no quantize, sadly. CC messages are usually more effective than midi notes, because CCs are "silent" when sending the message.
Are the pads on the Lanchpad X like the drum pads on the Launchkey Mini Mk3? The pads on the Pro seem a little squishy and less sensitive to me, but the Lanchkey Mini MK3 pads are very responsive (and hence I assume the X pads as well). I would almost consider buying an X for that alone. Regarding the DAW control buttons on the left for the PRO, the first time I used my Pro in Ableton Live, I was able to make a beat without touching Live at all. I was amazed at how intuitive and easy it was. Sadly, if the X can't do that as well, that is a big strike against it. Like you said, it's a choice people have to make. Thanks for the comparison!! I've been waiting for someone to do this.
Helpful comparison. Was this based on the Launchpad Pro Mk1 or Mk2 BTW? I know mk3 is quite different, but wondering if mk2 changed any of this comparison.
But can you do the missing DAW like auto quantise with a short key on the computers keyboard? Or do you have to select the track you were recording manually with a mouse and then quantise?
okay I've got the tough decision to make. I'm going to get a launchpad but idk what's best honestly after this video id spend the extra money on the pro but I've never owned one so idk what's best for me, i wont be taking it out with me so it'll stay in the same place, i just need some help on what to get and also the software
Thank you for this video, I really want a launchpad X know but... I have a Push 1,I was thinking about purchasing a Push 2 but I travel a lot, and it's heavy. On the other side, I use quantize, undo... And it's not on the Launchpad X. I would love a push 3 very light and thin or a launchpad X pro!!! Maybe I can have a launchpad X with another controler to map some functions, what do you think?
Why launchpad X vs Launchpad pro? You can't compare launchpads that are completely different. I would understand if you were comparing launchpad X and launchpad PRO mk3.
I'm looking for something i can create backing tracks and beats for worship music, as a hobby. Sounds like the Launchpad X would be good for me. Am i missing something drastic that should push me to the Pro?
Curious from all the screen shots etc. Do I need all the other equipment besides the computer to make music or play covers like I see in all the other youtube videos? I would like the Launchpad Pro eventually. Can the Launchpad Pro be used standalone? besides the computer of course. I will be a complete newb to Launchpad,I want to learn :)
The last bit about MIDI in and out and DAW control on the Pro is more for a home setup, sells me on getting the X. I already own Push 2 and I am looking for a portable controller to bring to work. Thank you for making this, cheers!
damn, didnt know the x even exsisted, just bought the pro...got it new for $202 plus tax...tempted to take it back, save $30 and get the X, i use it with fl studio tho..
I miss the feeling of launching the volumes of every track( faders) with real faders like in the Akai Apc 40... It´s so much fun. Such a natural movement when playing live.. Does novation has something like this?
So your basically saying that launchpad X is better than pro cause I’m thinking of using super pads light.so I wanna know how to connect launchpad X to a device
Taetro also, how do you feel the launchpad x and pro compare to the Push 2? Is Push 2 worth the extra money? (Asking for a friend who only uses a 49 key Alesis)
LPX is better all the way. a) Better more sensitive pads b) NO buttons at the bottom which is a huge plus as they get in the way of finger drumming or any sort of live playing c) its way more compact and lighter d) fully programmable custom layouts. Don't even bother with old Pro.