DISC Novation Launchpad S + Zero SL Mk2

Full Description

Novation Launchpad S

Whether you're a DJ, performing musician or studio producer, Launchpad gives you all you need to use your software straight out of the box. Use the 64-button grid to launch and manipulate clips, trigger loops, fire off effects, control your mixer - and much more. It comes with Ableton Live music software (Launchpad Edition), used by some of the world's top DJs and producers. Launchpad S also triggers loops and effects in the new Novation Launchpad app for iPad.

Launchpad S - the next generation of Launchpad

Launchpad is totally portable. Hooked up to your computer - or iPad - via USB, it's fully bus powered (no need for power sockets), and it's lightweight and easy to carry anywhere. Launchpad S is MIDI Class Compliant so it works with any MIDI software on your Mac or Windows PC and works on your iPad via a Camera Connection Kit (not included): Launchpad S converts your iPad into a grid-based music system - no additional power supply required, just plug in and play.

Novation Launchpad iPad® app

Novation has created a Launchpad app for iPad, which is a totally self-contained music making and performance experience. This is not a software control app, it hosts its own sounds and enables you to trigger loops with your Launchpad S hardware. There is also a whole range of effects that can be triggered using Launchpad's buttons, including filters, stutters and drum roll-styled effects. They can be triggered in combination to create some incredibly powerful performances.

Launchpad S and FL Studio

Launchpad S integrates with FL Studio's performance mode, so you can trigger clips and get hands-on control of FL Studio's powerful new performance zone features. Use the buttons to sketch out beats with drum racks, and assign them to additional functions. You can control almost any music software using Novation's award-winning 'Automap' control software - and Launchpad S is fully MIDI class-compliant so it'll drive any MIDI application.

Included Software

As well as 'Ableton Live Launchpad Edition', Launchpad S comes with a software version of Novation's classic analogue mono-synth - the Bass Station. You can use this as a plug-in within Ableton, FL Studio or other DAWs. There is also a sample pack supplied by world leading sample producers - Loopmasters. Get started straight away with over one gigabyte of loops including drums, FX and artist content.

Novation ZeRO SL mkII

The ZeRO SL MkII has 8 faders, 8 encoders, 8 pots, 32 assignable buttons and a crossfader. The 8 triggerpads can be re-assigned, and 6 of the buttons can be switched into transport mode so you can play, stop, record and loop as well as navigate backwards and forwards in your session.

As with all Novation controllers, the ZeRO SL MkII comes with Automap control software included. The instant mapping means that using the array of controls doesn't have to be difficult and time-consuming, and you can immediately get hands-on with your DAW and plug-ins.

The large, 144-character LCD screen displays the name and value of entire rows of knobs, faders or buttons so you can instantly see what each control is assigned to. It lines up with the controls so you can easily identify each control without looking at the software GUI. The controls are also touch-sensitive so you can bring up the information on the LCD screen by simply touching the control you are interested in, without having to move it and lose your settings.

The controller has illuminated controls that provide feedback information. LED rings around encoders tell you the position of your filter cutoff, while back-lit buttons indicate whether or not a track is muted.

Features/Specifications

Novation Launchpad S

• 64-button music software controller - Launch loops / clips, trigger drums and samples, and control effects and volumes

• Brighter, faster and works with more software - Launchpad S is an update to the best selling original Launchpad

• Comes with Ableton Live Launchpad Edition - Feature-packed version of Ableton Live lets you create music straight out of the box

• Plug and play with FL Studio and other software - Now including custom software control overlays in the box

• Now supports iPad - Launchpad S connects to iPad® with the Apple Camera Connection Kit - no drivers required!

• Launchpad iPad music app - Trigger loops and remix on the fly with just a Launchpad S and your iPad

• Create and perform anywhere - Launchpad S is bus powered, even from an iPad, so you don't need to connect it to mains power

Novation ZeRO SL mkII

Physical Controls:

• Assignable Controls:
  • 8 Encoders (Infinite Rotation) with touch-sensitivity and 11 segment LED rings
  • 8 Pots (270 Rotation) with touch-sensitivity
  • 8 60mm Sliders with touch-sensitivity
  • 32 Buttons with integrated LEDs (37 in MIDI mode)
  • 8 soft feel Trigger pads
  • Crossfader
• System Buttons:
  • General Automap Operation Buttons (Learn, View, Browser Groups etc.)
  • Octave up/down buttons with LED indicator

Connectivity:

• Data Port: 1 x USB (Win XP/Vista and Mac OSX - Not Class Compliant)
• MIDI ONE: IN, OUT and Thru
• MIDI TWO: OUT
• Sustain Pedal: 1 x 1/4" Jack Input
• Expression Pedal: 1 x 1/4" Jack Input
• Power Switch: Ext DC/USB

Minimum System Requirements:

• Mac:
  • G4 / 1GHz with 256MB RAM
  • OSX 10.4.0 or greater
  • Leopard and Snow Leopard (32-bit kernel only) also supported
• PC:
  • Pentium 3 / 1GHz / 256MB RAM (machines running Vista will require a higher spec)
  • Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or greater
  • Vista 32/64 and Windows 7 32/64 also supported