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Modding a Launchpad?
Posted on: 08.03.2011 by Ryann Elmaleh
So right now i love my launchpad and the custom mapping i have for it but was wondering

has anybody ever disected a launchpad and customized it with their own buttons?
i believe the 64 button setup with sanwas or something like that would be crazy
any tip, advice, or actual guide with doing this would be a huge help

thanks
Chasidy Heckenbach
04.10.2011
Originally Posted by canon1nd
I can make a custom app for your launchpad with all native Launchpad function
..Just give me an Idea..
u can use my midimasher and then write custom code in LUA to do whatever u want.

i've been playing about with a multi page mapping on mine today (has full builtin led recall on page switching built into the midimasher core).

also just got some code working that allows u to create areas of a page that then have their own kind of sub-pages. kind of like the two areas on a "twitch" controller with toggle buttons at the top - or like a midifighter in 4banks mode embedded in a launchpad somewhere...

i'm finding it tricky not to go overboard tho with multi layers on multi layers etc
Macy Kucinski
01.10.2011
Originally Posted by scyn
I take it you're using Ableton? What your set-up will probably look like is: 4 tracks, each with a drum rack on it. What you need is for each 4x4 section on the launchpad to send midi notes out to a different midi channel. Then you could, on tracks 1-4, select which midi channel to receive midi from so that the drum rack clips are triggered. Unfortunately, the Launchpad can't do this straight out the box, and you're going to have to use a third-party application like Bomes to re-configure the user1 page of the launchpad.

For a simpler solution: If you're wanting to use a drum-rack to play fx and synths - you could just load the 16 clips (for the synth, for example) into a track and map the launchpad user1 buttons to trigger those clips. When you want to load up a new bank of sounds, just drag a previously saved live set from your browser into the track where you've mapped your launchpad and you should be able to launch those new clips with your previously mapped buttons.
wow!! im gonna give it a try and I let you know what I got! this is starting to look really fun!! =)
Chantelle Dellosso
26.09.2011
Originally Posted by le0
I know this is not the right place to ask questions but im new on the community and dont have any idea how to use it. anyway my question is simple is there a way to divide user 1 in novation launchpad into 4 sections? here's an example; les say that I want to have 4 different drum racks all playing different sound lets say drums, synths, effects. since it has 64 pads im sure this would make it very interesting. I hope im being clear since my inglish is not perfect. I wish someone responds to this
I take it you're using Ableton? What your set-up will probably look like is: 4 tracks, each with a drum rack on it. What you need is for each 4x4 section on the launchpad to send midi notes out to a different midi channel. Then you could, on tracks 1-4, select which midi channel to receive midi from so that the drum rack clips are triggered. Unfortunately, the Launchpad can't do this straight out the box, and you're going to have to use a third-party application like Bomes to re-configure the user1 page of the launchpad.

For a simpler solution: If you're wanting to use a drum-rack to play fx and synths - you could just load the 16 clips (for the synth, for example) into a track and map the launchpad user1 buttons to trigger those clips. When you want to load up a new bank of sounds, just drag a previously saved live set from your browser into the track where you've mapped your launchpad and you should be able to launch those new clips with your previously mapped buttons.
Ryann Elmaleh
08.03.2011		So right now i love my launchpad and the custom mapping i have for it but was wondering

has anybody ever disected a launchpad and customized it with their own buttons?
i believe the 64 button setup with sanwas or something like that would be crazy
any tip, advice, or actual guide with doing this would be a huge help

thanks
Chasidy Heckenbach
04.10.2011
Originally Posted by canon1nd
I can make a custom app for your launchpad with all native Launchpad function
..Just give me an Idea..
u can use my midimasher and then write custom code in LUA to do whatever u want.

i've been playing about with a multi page mapping on mine today (has full builtin led recall on page switching built into the midimasher core).

also just got some code working that allows u to create areas of a page that then have their own kind of sub-pages. kind of like the two areas on a "twitch" controller with toggle buttons at the top - or like a midifighter in 4banks mode embedded in a launchpad somewhere...

i'm finding it tricky not to go overboard tho with multi layers on multi layers etc
Charleen Duesenberg
04.10.2011		I can make a custom app for your launchpad with all native Launchpad function
..Just give me an Idea..
Macy Kucinski
01.10.2011
Originally Posted by scyn
I take it you're using Ableton? What your set-up will probably look like is: 4 tracks, each with a drum rack on it. What you need is for each 4x4 section on the launchpad to send midi notes out to a different midi channel. Then you could, on tracks 1-4, select which midi channel to receive midi from so that the drum rack clips are triggered. Unfortunately, the Launchpad can't do this straight out the box, and you're going to have to use a third-party application like Bomes to re-configure the user1 page of the launchpad.

For a simpler solution: If you're wanting to use a drum-rack to play fx and synths - you could just load the 16 clips (for the synth, for example) into a track and map the launchpad user1 buttons to trigger those clips. When you want to load up a new bank of sounds, just drag a previously saved live set from your browser into the track where you've mapped your launchpad and you should be able to launch those new clips with your previously mapped buttons.
wow!! im gonna give it a try and I let you know what I got! this is starting to look really fun!! =)
Chantelle Dellosso
26.09.2011
Originally Posted by le0
I know this is not the right place to ask questions but im new on the community and dont have any idea how to use it. anyway my question is simple is there a way to divide user 1 in novation launchpad into 4 sections? here's an example; les say that I want to have 4 different drum racks all playing different sound lets say drums, synths, effects. since it has 64 pads im sure this would make it very interesting. I hope im being clear since my inglish is not perfect. I wish someone responds to this
I take it you're using Ableton? What your set-up will probably look like is: 4 tracks, each with a drum rack on it. What you need is for each 4x4 section on the launchpad to send midi notes out to a different midi channel. Then you could, on tracks 1-4, select which midi channel to receive midi from so that the drum rack clips are triggered. Unfortunately, the Launchpad can't do this straight out the box, and you're going to have to use a third-party application like Bomes to re-configure the user1 page of the launchpad.

For a simpler solution: If you're wanting to use a drum-rack to play fx and synths - you could just load the 16 clips (for the synth, for example) into a track and map the launchpad user1 buttons to trigger those clips. When you want to load up a new bank of sounds, just drag a previously saved live set from your browser into the track where you've mapped your launchpad and you should be able to launch those new clips with your previously mapped buttons.
Macy Kucinski
23.09.2011		I know this is not the right place to ask questions but im new on the community and dont have any idea how to use it. anyway my question is simple is there a way to divide user 1 in novation launchpad into 4 sections? here's an example; les say that I want to have 4 different drum racks all playing different sound lets say drums, synths, effects. since it has 64 pads im sure this would make it very interesting. I hope im being clear since my inglish is not perfect. I wish someone responds to this
Annis Osbourn
15.03.2011		Hey, could you please share your mapping. I just got my launchpad but i'm still trying to figure out a good mapping. thx in advance
Louisa Oberc
09.03.2011		You can use the leds, for sure... Either by relocating them or using light pipes (solid clear tubes that direct light where you want it).. The costs for everything but the buttons seems fair, though I'd splurge a little and get some quality hardwood, for the amount you need it wouldn't be too expensive...

I'd also estimate about $10-$20 for misc parts, wires, connectors, solder, etc. I'd say about $50 for everything minus buttons would be definitely doable... The cheapest arcade buttons I've been able to find (in lower quantities) is around $1.90 each...

If you can find quality arcade buttons for a buck a piece, please do let us know

As for taking it apart... just make sure to document the process with pictures, and WELL LABELED parts containers, so in the event you want to back out (before you start cutting or hacking), you can put it all back together and not have the mysterious spare part left over
Ryann Elmaleh
09.03.2011		i was believeing cost shouldnt be more that 50 bucks considering that build list would most likey be :
2-20 packs of arcade buttons = $20 each pack(just for hotcues basically)
wood from homedepot for box= 10 bucks or so...launchpads are tiny
Launchpad has leds built in if i could still use those
and Launchpad that i paid about $130 for after tax

was looking for some help because i dont even want to unscrew the launchpad until i have some kind of gameplan
Louisa Oberc
09.03.2011		Yeah, I'd have to agree... regardless of the cost/profit, anything expensive should at least look better. On the plus side, it looks like they're using real wood as opposed to fibreboard/particle board/etc...
Hermine Lally
09.03.2011		You can find launchpads much lower than $200...they average around $130 online.

I agree he's probably not making a killing on these...i just wish the case didn't look like an 8th grade shop class project.
Louisa Oberc
09.03.2011		The case does look a little cheap, but regarding the price; keep in mind that arcade buttons are expensive, $2.19 at the djtt store multiply by 80 buttons, add a launchpad (~200) and you're at $375... Keep in mind that the buttons from djtt don't come with leds. rgb leds are expensive about $1.10 each at qty's of 100+, we're now at $485.

$100 for the seriously tedious and risky (don't want to fry a $200 launchpad) work involved seems fair to me...

I always wondered why larger controllers are so expensive... Then I researched the parts I need to build my own... My original budget was about $250 total... after research I'm now sitting closer to $500....
Hermine Lally
09.03.2011		Of course it's on the front page of this very site...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64084879...-launchpad-for

The case looks a little too DIY for price IMO.

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